Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should beto give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What ,in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Many university graduates connot find a job in their chosen profession. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagrams below show the results of a survey from Taiwan explaining how students, wanting to study overseas, chose a university from 1998-2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 adn give your own opinion.
Students should choose a University major that prepares them for high- paying careers. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people think that young people should go to university to futher their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a jobb straight after shcool. Discuss both views.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects.Others believe it is more importatnt to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. discuss both these views and give your opinion
The maps below show a section of a university campus in 1990 and now.
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 usefulin the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people believe that studying at university or is the best route to a successful career, while others belive that it is better to get a job straight after graduating from high school.Discuss both views and give your opinion
The qualities and skills that a person requires to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or other academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the adavantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting
You live in a small university town.Last week,you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price.You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly.However,this week,the laptop doesn't switch on.Write to the store.In your letter:
You live with a roommate at university but you have trouble studying because of a problem related to your roommate. Write a letter to an administrator at your university and include:
•Who you are
•The problem
•What you suggest they do
“Many university students live with families while others live away from home because their universities are in different places.” What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
The diagram shows the consumption of renewable energy in the USA from 1949-2008. Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer identifying the main trends and making comparisons where relevant
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email, -describe where you lived when you were a student at the university -recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation -warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
University students focus on subjects. However, some people think that students also focus on other activities . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that all university students should studt whatever they like. Others belive that they should only be 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 your own opinion.
The three pie charts illustrate the amount of hours spent by undergraduates and postgraduates in comparison with a total student population in the British University library.
Many students choose to complete at least some part of their university studies in a foreign country. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad
The charts show the main methods of transport of people travelling to one university in 2004 and 2009. Summarise the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the propo时ions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people say that the onlu way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course in university eduvation. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the number of international applicants from four countries that a European university had from 2004 to 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
University students always focus on one special subject but some people think university should encourage their students to study a range of subjects. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Students in university education should develop specialists in one subject are rather than create a border range of subjects. To what extend do you agree or disagree
Some people think secondary school students and high school students should be allowed to choose academic courses leading to university or practical courses leading to careers such as carpenters. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
University education should be restricted to the very best academic students, rather than being available to a large proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 hese views and give your own opinion.
Topic 3: Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. university to further their education - can lead to better jobs encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders -
Some people from poor and rural backgrounds find it difficult to get a university education. Universities have to make it easier, especially for such groups, to get into them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay topics: In some countries, more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college , University or even after finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
The chart below shows the proportions of male and female students studying six art-related subjects at a UK university in 2011.
The graph below shows the number of university graduates in Canada students from 1992 to 2007.
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over three different areas. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Umar 3
The maps give information about a university sports court.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. They would like your adivce about finding a place to live.
Write an letter to your friend. In your letter:
describe where you lived
recommend the best way to look for accommodation
warn them of mistakes students make
Some people contend that all young people should attend university after high school, while others maintain that this is not always the best option. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience where appropriate.
Studying business or science related subjects at university level is more important than arts related courses like literature. Do you agree or disagree?
The given pie charts compare the expenses in 7 different categories in 1966 and 1996 by British Citizens. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
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?
The chart below shows what history graduates did after completing their undergraduate degree course from a university in the UK the table shows the sectors and these graduates were employed in within 6 years of graduating and their average incomes
The chart shows the production of colored plastic paper clips. Write a report for a university lecturer making comparisons where relevant and reporting the main features.
Today more and more full-time university students focus on other activities rather thein spend a lot of time studying some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities. To chat extent do you agree or disagree?
You are interested in scholarship programme to study at a foriegn university. Write a letter to enquire about the course. in your letter 1. Explain which course you are interested in 2. Tell what you know about the university 3. Explain why you should receive the scholarship