Part 1 · · 16 samples

Are you a student or do you work?

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Ideas to explore

  • Briefly state your current education status before describing what happens next.
  • Connect waiting for results with preparing university applications.
  • Name a possible major and, if you want to extend the answer, give a short reason for your interest.

Suggested structure

  1. Answer directly: say whether you are a student or work.
  2. Give a brief detail about your current education.
  3. Explain your immediate next step, such as waiting for results or applying.
  4. Name a major you are considering and close with your likely choice.
Useful vocabulary & examples
wait for my results
Expect to receive the outcome of an exam or course.

I'm waiting for my results while preparing to apply to universities.

prepare to apply to universities
Get ready to submit applications to universities.

I'm preparing to apply to universities.

be intrigued by
Feel curious and interested in something.

I'm especially intrigued by biotechnology.

a possible major
A university subject area you may choose to study.

Biotechnology is a possible major I'm considering.

Sample answers

Band 5 sample

25 words · Source-reported band

I am a student at Forest Grace University, which is located on La Street. My school is about 5 kilometers away from where I live.

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Band 5 sample

19 words · Source-reported band

I just graduated from grade nine last year and currently I'm a high school student at an arts-focused school.

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Band 5 sample

26 words · Source-reported band

I'm currently studying in high school, which is a little bit in a small town, uh, It's far away from my house. It's a 20-mile drive.

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