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While many people go to university for academic study, more people should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumbers. Do you agree or disagree?

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Many people attend university to pursue academic studies, but some argue that more individuals should be encouraged to take vocational training because of the shortage of skilled workers, such as electricians and plumbers. I fully agree with this view, as vocational education benefits both individuals and society.
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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?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Higher education·Education·Work

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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Education·Higher education·Work

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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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Higher education·Education·Work

Some people think that universities should not provide so much theoretical knowledge but give more practical training throughout their courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Task 2 · Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Higher education·Work·Travel

All university undergraduate courses should include a period of time spent studying abroad or doing a work placement. Do you think the advantages of this would outweigh the disadvantages?

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Task 2 · Discussion essays

Discussion Essay Task 2

Higher education·Education·Work

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 useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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While many people go to university for academic study, more people should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumbers. Do you agree or disagree?

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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?

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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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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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Some people think that universities should not provide so much theoretical knowledge but give more practical training throughout their courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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All university undergraduate courses should include a period of time spent studying abroad or doing a work placement. Do you think the advantages of this would outweigh the disadvantages?

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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 useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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