IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Higher education

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Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people believe that a college or university education 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?

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Some people agree that the best way to become successful in life is to get the university education, while others disagree and reckon that nowadays it is no longer true. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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The student who study from the school to university get benefit less and contribute less too, than those of student who go to travel or job and get skills and experience before going high. Do you agree or disagree?

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Many people go to university for academic study. More people should be encouraged to take up vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. Which point of view do you agree with?

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Too much emphasis is placed on going to university for academic education. People should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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