The chart below shows information about students studying six main subjects at a US university in 2010.
The main purpose of a university is to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for students to get a good job. To what extent do you agree?
Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, some school leavers choose to work or travel for a year between finishing secondary school and attending university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and then give your opinion.
It is argued that technology plays an ever-increasing role in schools and universities. Increased access to information and student freedom are the main advantages, whereas dependency on technology and decreasing levels of face-to-face contact are the main disadvantages.
The bar chart show the number of male and female students doing scientific research across a range of disciplines at a UK university in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
“Some people believe that people have the right to university education, and the government should make it free no matter what their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.
some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. other believe that they should only allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give tou own opinion.
Everybody should be allowed admission to university study programs regardless of their level o f academic ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph gives information on the popularity of three subjects at a regional university between 1960 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The government should pay for the course fees for everyone who wants to study at university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that people have the right to university education, and government should make it free no matter what their financial background. To what extent do vou agree or disagree?
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports center now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that at all levels of education, from primary school to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer here. Reported on IELTS October 5th
The pie chart below show the makeup of the congress in country X after Election Day. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information.
The charts below show the result of surveys asking undergraduates and postgraduates why they chose Vaster university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
⁷Some 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 related to science and technology. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
The table below shows how much children (aged 7-15) spend per week on various items. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information.
In some schools and universities, girls choose arts subjects (literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity (those teaching programs that involve the use of written materials, videos, televised lessons and the Internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some universities make student’s specialized in a single subject, other universities make students take many subjects. Which policy do you think is better? Use examples and reasons to explain
The supplied chart provides the international students graduate rates in Canadian universities from 2001 to 2006.
The pie charts show the results of a survey conducted by a university on the opinions of full-time and part-time students about its services.
The bar graph below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six subjects at a US university in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinio
Some people think that the best way to learn about business is to study a course at college or university. Others believe that there are other better ways to learn about business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full themselves, because they gain education for their own benefit and not for the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Only formal exams, written or practical, can give a clear picture of students' true knowledge and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measures of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, young people often decide to work or travel for a time before they start their university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of doing this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Both the poor and the rich find the accessibility into university difficult. Do you agree or disagree?
Many universities are now offering fully online degree programs. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying online compared to attending a traditional campus-based university?
Some people believe that governments should pay full course fees for students who want to study in universities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people today find that the cost of attaining a University-level education is extremely high for the students and their families. What are the causes of this situation, and how can governments, Universities and the students themselves overcome the problem?
The two maps show Kingston’s University Hospital in 1990 and 2020.
•Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Many children who are home-schooled are not prepared for university at the same rate of children in government funded schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will this have on society?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Students should choose a University major that prepares them for high- paying careers. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The chart includes information about the percentage change in the share of a international students among university graduates in variety Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006.
It Is neither possible nor useful to provide university places for a high porportion of young people.To what extent do you agree or disagree
Student should pay the full cost for their own study, because university education benefits students individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the number of students who studied five different subjects at a university in 2010. (Subjects: Math, Biology, History, Art, and Engineering)
Some people believe that universities should only accept students with high marks. Others think that students of all ages and ability levels should be able to attend. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 00.10
some people say that in leaves of education, from primary school to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning particular skills. do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the proportion of male and female students studying six art-related subjects at a UK university in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.*
All university undergraduate courses should include a period of time spent studying abroad or doing a work placement. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.