Task 2 · · 18 samples

In some countries, students live at home with their family while they study at university, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do the advantages of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?

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Ideas to explore

  • Living away can develop practical independence because everyday responsibilities no longer happen automatically within the family home.
  • Moving can also widen educational choices.
  • The costs deserve equal attention.

Suggested structure

  1. Give a direct introduction and state the required position.
  2. Explain the first side or reason with a relevant example.
  3. Address the second side and the conditions that limit the claim.
  4. Return to the precise question in the conclusion.
Useful vocabulary & examples
practical independence
ability to organise ordinary daily responsibilities

Living away can develop practical independence because everyday responsibilities no longer happen automatically within the family home.

living expenses
costs of accommodation and daily needs

I generally consider the advantages of living away from home during university greater than the disadvantages, provided that the student has an affordable arrangement and access to support.

academic opportunity
access to a suitable course or learning activity

If they must work excessive hours to afford rent, the move may undermine the academic opportunity it was intended to create.

Sample answers

AI-completed learning example

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Nowadays, some universities around the world have allowed their students to study from home which might offer several benefits both for students of the university itself. While some people argue that this phenomenon brings many advantages, I contend that living in a city far from home offers more benefits for several reasons. It could be a chance to learn practical independence. Living away can develop practical ind…

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AI-completed learning example

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In the fast-growing world, the need for education is undeniable. With the help of education, one could easily manage their life, and their education provides the essential knowledge about society. In this essay, we explore the significance of education and the necessity of studying courses with their family and without their family as well. Firstly, living away requires students to organise ordinary household tasks. …

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AI-completed learning example

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In few nations, students of universities like to live in their own city with their family members, while they study in a university. On the other hand, in other countries, undergraduates go to universities in other cities. I think that the benefits of staying far from family during study outweigh the disadvantages. In this essay, the practical benefits need to be compared with cost and adjustment. Living away can de…

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