Task 2 · · 18 samples

Many university students want to learn about different subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others feel it is important to give all their time and attention to studying for their qualification. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Ideas to explore

  • Specialising can provide the depth of knowledge and practical competence required by demanding professional qualifications.
  • Additional subjects can develop transferable abilities, such as communication and collaboration across professional fields.
  • A balanced position is to prioritise core degree requirements while choosing a limited number of useful electives.

Suggested structure

  1. Introduce both views and state a clear, qualified opinion.
  2. Explain why students may need to prioritise their main qualification.
  3. Present the benefits of studying beyond the major, supported by a relevant example.
  4. Conclude by defining a practical balance between specialist depth and broader learning.
Useful vocabulary & examples
develop deep expertise
build detailed knowledge and skill in a particular subject or profession

Focusing on core courses can help students develop deep expertise in their chosen field.

transferable skills
abilities that are useful in different jobs or areas of study

Electives can help students develop transferable skills such as communication and analysis.

complement a degree
add useful knowledge or skills to a main course of study

Courses in business can complement a science degree.

at the expense of
in a way that reduces or harms something else

Broader study is valuable, but it should not come at the expense of essential specialist learning.

Sample answers

AI-completed learning example

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Knowledge is not an easy thing to be aquired. If you need to become an expert, you should learn as possible as you can. Consequently, Some learners in different universities want to study more topics than they are already learning. However, others think that it is more crucial to give all their time and attention to their qualification. I think students can learn some other subjects but their main subject must be the…

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AI-completed learning example

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There is much debate regarding whether individuals should learn additional subjects, or spend all their time only on main subjects. In my prespective, additional subjects have the potential to give more work choices, as well as, give students skills to be more creative and deep thinking. On the ond hand, learning additional subjects can give students some abilities which their main course does not teach. For example,…

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AI-completed learning example

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 While some college students seek to learn and add many teachings onto their main major, others think that it’s crucial to devote all their time and attention to work on one licence. I believe that, gaining knowledge and eligibility in different fields besides the main one people have is more practical and convenient. Academicians who favour one subject often point to the difficult work needed for a degree. Students…

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