Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Other believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in future, such as those 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 and experience.

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Generally,
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students
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learn
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which are considered
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useful for their
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job positions during
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time. And these
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are always planned by universities for
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argument that whether
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should be able to select their
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in given fields of
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by themselves,
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their own passion and enthusiasm, is both supported and refuted by many.
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argument before declaring a position. On
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hand, many are of the opinion that
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need to be able to choose their own
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at
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, personally, I have always got my best scores in my favourite
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during my
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degree.
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, I have got my worst scores in
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that I hated.
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, it makes it clear that when
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elect their own
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, they can go for the ones that they are interested in.
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passion brings along a lot of motivation. And the resulting motivation causes their
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career success in society.
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this
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motivation contributes to improved
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results, it is unlikely that all
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have adequate insight into the
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job market needs.
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, many people are of the belief that
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have to
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subjects
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that are viewed as essential by
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university
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.
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top American universities as an instance. We noticed that they have already selected a rigid number of
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, which
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proved to be the most appropriate
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to be studied for
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through years of experience.
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, it is vividly observed that forcing
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to
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particular
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is essentially associated with both
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' success and
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prosperity in the
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.
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, it is of paramount importance for
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authorities to interfere with the
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' selection pressure. All in all, there has always been
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between two sides of
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argument regarding the
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' permission to select their own
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.
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it might be seen as a favourable idea for
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to be able to choose their own subject, I strongly believe that
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university
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faculties are the better
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to make informed
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about these
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. Eventually, it is suggested that universities provide
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with the best possible
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, considering their own personal
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to some extent as well.
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task achievement
Ensure that all ideas are fully developed and supported with specific examples or evidence. While some examples are given, more detail can strengthen your arguments.
coherence cohesion
Work on transitioning smoothly between paragraphs and ideas to enhance logical flow. Some transitions feel abrupt and can be improved for a better cohesive structure.
coherence cohesion
The introduction and conclusion are clear and effectively frame the essay, providing a solid structure for your arguments.
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The essay offers a balanced discussion of both views, which shows a thorough understanding of the topic.

Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • foster
  • engagement
  • excel
  • innovative contributions
  • diversity in research
  • well-rounded education
  • broad perspectives
  • critical thinking skills
  • mental well-being
  • burnout
  • forced academic paths
  • job-ready
  • skills shortages
  • tech-driven economy
  • employment rates
  • changing job market
  • utilitarian subjects
  • aptitudes
  • wasting talent
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