In the last decade, there has been an increase in the number of varieties of online courses available to adults. While welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, other student see these courses as a poor substitute for classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
Some people believe that universities should focus on providing students with practical skills for future employment. Others think that the true role of university education is to provide theoretical knowledge. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that schools should teach students good behavior as well as other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The table below shows the percentage of first year students who gave ‘very good’ rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses.
The three pie charts illustrate how many hours in a British university library are spent by undergraduates and postgraduates compared to other students.
Government should spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performances for the general public. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those relate to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below illustrates the primary factors influencing students’ decisions to attend a particular university in the UK in the years 1995 and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In some countries students pay the collage and universities fees themselves, but in other it is paid by the government. Do the advantages of government money outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts show school expenditure and the proportion of students who gained higher education diplomas and degrees in Singapore from 2000 to 2012.
Some people believe that students at university should live far away from home while others argue living at home with their parents sounds better. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
The charts below show the percentage of male and female students of different age groups who studied in Australia for full-time and part-time education in 2006
You are a member of an International Students’ club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.
Write a letter to the event organiser, Luis. In your letter
• offer to make a popular dish from your country
• describe what this dish is
• explain why it should be included in the event
Tuition for healthy children usually has top priority in most countries. However, teaching students with disabilities or mental issues is more difficult and even more important to support and develop. Which viewpoint do you agree with? use specific reasons and examples to support your answer?
Pressure on the school and university students is incresing and students are pushed to hardwork when they are young.Do you think it is a positive or negative.
The line graph Illustrates the number of students from India, Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia and Colombia, who enrolled at De Salle University during the period from 1980 to 2020. Overall, the number of students increased significantly in all countries. However, from 2010 changes in the numbers of students from Vietnam and Nepal were much more severe.
Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are alos necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion ?
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sport should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Theoretical subjects (such as mathematic and philosophy) should no longer be taught in universities because most of university students choose practical subjects (such as accounting and economics). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Schools should prepare students for work rather than for university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Students are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet. While the Internet is convenient, it has many negative effects and its use for educational purposes should be restricted. How far do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Students should be taught the academic subjects only in the schools not the practical skills like cooking. To what extent di you agree or disagree?
Some people think that computer and internet are important in children study but other think students can learn effectively in schools and with teachers. discuss both sides and give your opinion
The pie charts present the percentage of students learning different foreign languages at one British university in 2000 and 2010. Provide relevant comparisons
jan---It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of school day. Other believe that students should spend the whole day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reason and details to support your answer.
some people think that students should focus on science and technology rather than arts subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The pie chart below shows the native languages spoken by students at Bakersfield senior college in two separate years.
The charts below show the proportion of expenditure by students, on average, at one univeristy, in 200 and 2010
ou would like to take a part-time course at the university, but don’t have the money to do it. Write a letter to an organization that supports students financially and asks for help. In your letter
– Describe your qualification and degree.
– Provide some details of the course.
– Explain how this course will help you in the future.
It is better for students to work before their university study? To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Students should not be allowed to use any technology in class till an appropriate age. To what
extent do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Some teahers say students should be organized into groups to study. Others argue that student should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?
An Australian company offers money to foreign students to study in Australia.
Write a letter to company.
In many countries schools have severe problems with students behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest？
Some think schools should rewards students who have the best academic results, while others think it’s more important to reward students who achieve other types of success (such as sports, music, and good behaviour). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are Dimitar Borisov/Elena Borisova. You do not feel your school is doing enough to give the students access to and knowledge of computers. Write a formal letter to your head teacher, Mr Page, suggesting ways to improve access to IT resources in your school. In your letter:
• suggest the formation of a lunchtime and/or after-school computer club;
• propose ways to improve the facilities available (e.g. replacing old and outdated equipment, etc.);
• outline the potential benefits of these changes.
Start and finish the letter in an appropriate way.
Why do students prefer doing part time jobs during their studies? Do you think this has more advantage or disadvantage.
After finishing school, some students go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think the advantages of gap years outweigh the disadvantages?
Students in schools and universities learn more from their teachers than through other means such as the Internet, libraries and TV.wjat extent you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that in order to improve educational equality, we should encourage students to make comments or even criticism of their teachers, but others think it would lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion?
Education, from preschool through university, should be paid for by the government and therefore free to students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computers instead. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think language class should be taught in small class. Others think the number of students doesn't matter. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart below shows the native languages spoken by students at Bakersfield senior college in two separate years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
In contemporary society , everyone should have equal opportunity in education. Therefore, universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in very subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, as a part of the educational process,students work at a company for a short period of time without pay .Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?
Some people say that art subjects such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that teachers are essential to the learning process. Others argue that students at schools and universities learn far more from other sources (such as the Internet and television) than from lessons with teachers. What are your views on this?