In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for years between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
You recently finished studying at a university in another country where you shared a house with a fellow student. Something urgent came up while your housemate was away on a short trip and you had to leave without saying goodbye.
Write to your housemate. In your letter
Apologize for leaving without saying goodbye.
Explain why you had to leave.
The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain. The graph shows the trends in consumption of fast food. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shows 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, regerdless of whether the course is useful to an employer. what, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Some people believe that a college or university educati.on should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
The charts below show the main methods of transportation for people travelling to one university for work or study in 2004 and 2009.
When the time comes to commence full-time employment, individuals who have graduated from university deserve a higher salary than those who have not. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart and graph below give information about sales and share prices for Coca-Cola. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over three different areas. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information shown below.
Going to University is thought by many to be the best way to secure a good job, on the other hand, some people think that getting work experience and getting a skill is more important. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
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 even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Tell the store where you live & what happened
Explain the problem with the laptop
State what action you would like the store to take
The chart below shows the amount spent on six consumer goods in four European countries. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Spending in Thousand Pound Sterling
The three pie charts illustrate us the amount of hours spent in a british university library by undergraduates,postgraduates and the total student population
the chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. the tabel shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years.
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, regardless of whether the course id useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a universities?
Write a report for university lecture describing expenditure on fast food in three income groups in the UK by 1990.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel tor a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
In some countries, university students live at home with their families while they study in the same city, whereas, in other countries they live away from home while they study in another city. Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below show the levels of participation in education and science in devloping and industrialized countries in 1980 and 1990. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information shown below. Some people belive that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both methods and give your own opinion.
Many people go to university for academic study. More people should be encourage to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified worked such as electrians and plumbers. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route tosuccessful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straightafter school. Discuss both views.
You are a university student and require access to certain research materials that are not available in your campus library.
Write a letter to the university library requesting access to these materials through interlibrary loan or other services. In the letter:
Introduce yourself and your research needs
Explain the importance of the materials for your academic work
Request assistance in obtaining access to the required resources
Some people believe that a gap year between school and University is a good idea, while others disagree strongly . Consider both side of this debate and present your own opinion. You should give reasons for your answers and include ideas and example from your own knowledge and experience.
It is a common practice for some students to take a gap year between high school and university in order to do charitable work abroad in underdeveloped countries. what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing volunteer work for young people?
completing university education is thought by smoe to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand other think that getting experience and developing softskills is more important. discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believethere are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your friend describing the university you have joined recently for you! post-graduation. Invite him or her to visit you sometime.
In your letter:
-describe your new course and university
- what do you like about it
- ask your friend to visit you sometime
Dear Sam.
some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a job,others believe that it woulg be better is they go straight to work and gain experience instead. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village. Write a report fo a university lecturer describing the development of the village.
The qualities and skills that a person required to become successful in today's world cannot be learnt at a university or any other academic institution to what extent do you agree or disagree
The bar chart below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham, Between 2000 and 2009. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach art subjects, like philosophy and history, and only practical degree courses that maximises chances of employment. To what do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows the procedure for university entry for high shool graduates.
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 what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some university students want to learn 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 views anf give your own opinion
Completing university education is thought by some to be best way to get a job.On the other hand,other people think that getting experience and developing soft-skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
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 practical degree courses that maximize chance of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: Academic achievements at school or university is the only true measure of a person’s intelligence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
increasing number of students are going to university instead of working after high school. Discuss advantages and disadvantages for young people who do this and give your opinion.
People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge) Why do you think people attend college or university? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
modern scientist need specialist in certain fields not in others. some people think that government should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
2.Some high school leavers tent to travel or work while before going to university directly. What do you think are the advantages more than disadvantages?
US university invites you to make a speech about your country. Write a letter to the university. In your letter: - accept the invitation - make some suggestions - prerequisites for the equipments you will need
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production in France in two years.Write a report for a university lecturer reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.dung
Some people say that government should make a university education free for anybody who wants one. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
people attend collage or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend collage or university? Use specific reasons and example to support that.
Some people believe that success depends on having a university education, while others think it is no longer necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others think that they should be allowed to study subjects related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The maps show a university library in 2005 and the same library today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studyng abroad outweigh the disadvantages?