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

AI-completed learning example

64 words · Illustrative target band

I am working now. I've been working since I was 21 after graduation. My first job was at the university as an international relations officer. I was there for two years, and after that, I got a personal job that I'm working at right now. I've been with the Office of the Narcotics Control Board. So, at the moment, I’m working rather than studying.

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Band 8 sample

48 words · Source-reported band

Currently, I'm a medical student at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Gua. I'm in my fifth year of medical school, specializing in general medicine. I'll be a physician in about a year. Due to my current situation, I often interact with patients who have serious conditions.

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Band 8 sample

45 words · Source-reported band

I'm not a student. I work as a freelancer, um, an industrial designer, and I run my own business. I've been able to use my skills to offer my services to clients while also pursuing my own interests. It's a really fulfilling job for me.

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