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IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Higher education – Opinion essays

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Some people think that regular study is the key to the academic success of a student while others opine that a good study environment is the most important factor for students’ academic success. What are factors which are related to student’s academic success in universities?

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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?

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Many people join distance-learning programmes (study materials, posts, TV, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. How far do you agree or disagree?

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

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Some people say that the government should pay the costs of running universities so that a university education will be free for anyone who wants it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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