Unit 6: Exercise 1

Match the university subjects in the box with the people who studied each
subject.

Education Engineering Law Medicine Nursing Politics

Psychology Veterinary medicine

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Unit 6: Exercise 2
Read the IELTS Writing Task 2 question.
Many people think it is important to go to university while others prefer to start work
without getting a university education. Discuss both choices and give your opinion.

Put the parts of the essay plan in the correct order.

Main Paragraph 2: Fact Introduction Main Paragraph 2: Reasons or examples

Main Paragraph 1: Reasons or examples Main Paragraph 1: Fact

1. Essay Plan
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Unit 6: Exercise 3
Read the IELTS Writing Task 2 question.

Many people think it is important to go to university while others prefer to start work
without getting a university education. Discuss both choices and give your opinion.

Then complete the student’s essay plan. Use the words and phrases in the box.

get a degree in Law get a degree in Medicine go going have a university education

improve your knowledge manage a business require a degree run studying

Essay Plan

Introduction: a lot of people want to _____________________________

Main Paragraph 1

Fact: true = there are advantages to _____________________________ at university

Reasons or examples: if you _____________________________, you can be a doctor

if you _____________________________, you can be a lawyer

also, a degree can _____________________________ and ability

Main Paragraph 2

Fact: however, some jobs do not _____________________________

Reasons or examples: a degree is not necessary if you want to

___________________________ a shop or _____________________________

also, ___________________________ to university can be very expensive

Conclusion (with my opinion): a degree is necessary for some jobs but not others

I think you should ___________________________ to university if you can

Unit 6: Exercise 4
Complete the essay. Use the words and phrases in the box.

Addition conclusion firstly for example in this essay likewise

Nevertheless on the one hand on the other hand secondly

At the present time, a lot of people want to have a university education while others choose
not to go to university, and get a job instead. _________________ , I am going to compare
both of these options and then offer my own view.

_________________ , it is certainly true that there are advantages to studying at university.

_________________ , certain jobs require certain degrees. If you want to be a lawyer or a

doctor, you will need to get a degree in Law or Medicine. _________________ , learning
about something that interests you can improve your knowledge. Moreover, there are studies
that show that getting a degree can help you learn how to ask questions and solve problems.
However, _________________ , there are a lot of jobs that do not require a degree. As a
result, some people prefer to start work as soon as they leave school without going to
university.

_________________ , if you want to run a shop, it is not necessary to get a degree in

Psychology first.

_________________ , you do not have to study Engineering or Education in order to

manage a business. In _________________ , university can be very expensive, so some
people prefer to get a job instead of paying a lot of money.

In _________________ , there are definitely advantages to receiving a university

education. A degree is necessary for certain jobs but not essential for others.
_________________ , in my opinion, everyone who has the opportunity to go to
university, should go.

Unit 6: Exercise 5
Read the IELTS Writing Task 2 question.

Many people think it is important to go to university while others prefer to start work
without getting a university education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Put the paragraphs in the correct order to complete the essay.

Secondly, learning about something that interests you can improve your knowledge.
Moreover, there are studies that show that getting a degree can help you learn how to ask
questions and solve problems.

On the one hand, it is certainly true that there are advantages to studying at university. Firstly,
certain jobs require certain degrees. If you want to be a lawyer or a doctor, you will need to
get a degree in Law or Medicine.

However, on the other hand, there are a lot of jobs that do not require a degree. As a result,
some people prefer to start work as soon as they leave school without going to university. For
example, if you want to run a shop, it is not necessary to get a degree in Psychology first.

Likewise, you do not have to study Engineering or Education in order to manage a business.
In addition, university can be very expensive, so some people prefer to get a job instead of
paying so much money.
In conclusion, there are definitely advantages to receiving a university education. A degree is
necessary for certain jobs but not essential for others. Nevertheless, in my opinion, everyone
who has the opportunity to go to university, should go.

At the present time, a lot of people want to have a university education while others choose
not to go to university, and get a job instead. In this essay, I am going to compare both of
these options and then offer my own view.

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Unit 6: Exercise 6
It is important not to repeat the same words or phrases too often in IELTS
Writing Task 2. Using synonyms can help. Remember: synonyms are different
words or phrases that mean the same thing as each other.

Read the student’s essay. Match the words or phrases in bold from the
essay with the synonyms in the box.

At the moment From another point of view From one point of view In my view

To conclude

At the present time, a lot of people want to receive a university education while others
choose not to go to university, and get a job instead. In this essay, I am going to compare both
of these options and then offer my own view.

On the one hand, it is certainly true that there are advantages to studying at university.
Firstly, certain jobs require certain degrees. If you want to be a lawyer or a doctor, you will
need to get a degree in Law or Medicine. Secondly, learning about something that interests
you can improve your knowledge. Moreover, there are studies that show that getting a degree
can help you learn how to ask questions and solve problems.

However, on the other hand, there are a lot of jobs that do not require a degree. As a result,
some people prefer to start work as soon as they leave school without going to university. For
example, if you want to run a shop, it is not necessary to get a degree in Psychology first.
Likewise, you do not have to study Engineering or Education in order to manage a business.
In addition, university can be very expensive, so some people prefer to get a job instead of
paying a lot of money.

In conclusion, there are definitely advantages to receiving a university education. A degree is

necessary for certain jobs but not essential for others. Nevertheless, in my opinion, everyone
who has the opportunity to go to university, should go.

At the present time ____________________________

On the one hand ____________________________

On the other hand ____________________________

In conclusion ____________________________

In my opinion ____________________________

Unit 6: Exercise 7
Look at the words and phrases in bold in the student’s essay. Complete the table
with the correct words in the box.

From one point of view, it is certainly true that there are advantages to studying at university.
Firstly, certain jobs require certain degrees. If you want to be a lawyer or a doctor, you will
need to get a degree in Law or Medicine. Secondly, learning about something that interests
you can improve your knowledge. Moreover, there are studies that show that getting a
degree can help you learn how to ask questions and solve problems.

However, from another point of view, there are a lot of jobs that do not require a degree. As
a result, some people prefer to start work as soon as they leave school without going to
university. For instance, if you want to run a shop, it is not necessary to get a degree in
Psychology first. Likewise, you do not have to study Engineering or Education in order to
manage a business. In addition, university can be very expensive, so some people prefer to
get a job instead of paying a lot of money.
To conclude, there are definitely advantages to receiving a university education. A degree is
necessary for certain jobs but not essential for others. Nevertheless, in my view, everyone
who has the opportunity to go to university, should go.

Likewise however nevertheless moreover in addition as a result

also but because of this

Unit 6: Exercise 8
Choose the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences.

1. I like Maths but I also /as a result/however like Literature.

2. He was excellent in his interview. But/However/Moreover , he is the most qualified
for the job.
3. I had a headache during the exam. Also /Because of this/Nevertheless , I answered all
the questions.
4. My grandfather runs a business. Also/Because of this/However , I could easily go to
work for him.
5. My sister always does her homework. But/However/Likewise , my brother always
does his, too.
6. If you want to be a dentist, you need good grades. Because of this/In
addition/Nevertheless , you must like working hard.
7. My father wants me to be an accountant also/because of this/but my mother wants me
to be a musician.
8. I didn’t think I would get the job. Also/Because of this/However , they offered it to me the
day after the interview.
9. My cousin failed his exams. Also /As a result/However , he has to repeat a year of
university.
10. There are two advantages to my job: it’s different every day and also/but/however I’m
my own boss.

Unit 6: Exercise 9
Read the IELTS Writing Task 2 question.
Some people think that liking your job is more important than how much money you earn
while others think that your salary is more important than how much you like your job.
Compare the two views and give your opinion.

Decide whether the ideas below are advantages of earning a lot of money or liking your job.
Choose the correct answers.

1. You can buy special gifts for your friends and family.

o An advantage of liking your job

o An advantage of earning a lot

2. You might work harder and be more friendly.

o An advantage of liking your job

o An advantage of earning a lot

3. You might stay in your job longer.

o An advantage of liking your job

o An advantage of earning a lot

4. You can spend more money on your hobbies.

o An advantage of liking your job

o An advantage of earning a lot

5. You might be less stressed at work.

o An advantage of liking your job

o An advantage of earning a lot

6. You can go on expensive holidays.

o An advantage of liking your job

o An advantage of earning a lot

Unit 6: Exercise 10
WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Some people think that liking your job is more important than how much money you earn
while others think that your salary is more important than how much you like your job.
Compare the two views and give your opinion.

Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

You should write at least 250 words.

Please add text into the Student post.

Student post: