Some topics HIGHER EDUCATION in IELTS WRITING TASK 2 as follows:
- Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development? - It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? - In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts while boys like science.
What are the reasons for this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed? - Government should invest more money in science education rather than other subjects to develop the country.
Do you agree or disagree?
| Words/Phrases | Definition | Example | Related collocations |
| Tertiary education (n) | giáo dục đại học | Students having access to tertiary education might have better job opportunities |
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| comprehensive education (n) | giáo dục toàn diện | Prestigious universities usually provide students with comprehensive education. |
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| Formal qualifications (n) | Bằng cấp đại học | People with formal qualifications are more likely to find work. |
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| Knowledge-based (adj) | Dựa trên kiến thức | We are living in a knowledge-based society where an increase in knowledge has a direct relationship with financial wealth. |
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| Interactive learning (n) | Hình thức học tương tác thực tế | Interactive learning is a new and more effective approach that focuses on providing learners with practical knowledge |
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| Learning environment (n) | Môi trường học tập | It is necessary for teachers to provide learners with a holistic learning environment. |
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| Teaching styles (n) | Phương pháp giảng dạy | Teachers should tailor their teaching styles to suit students’ different needs. |
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| Career prospects (n) | Những cơ hội nghề nghiệp | A university degree can open the door to better career prospects. |
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| A lecture (n) | Lớp học đại học | There are many universities that deliver online lectures to students who cannot attend classes on campus. |
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| Learning materials (n) | Tài liệu học tập | Teachers should carefully prepare learning materials before each lesson. | To prepare learning materials. |
| Extracurricular activities (n) | Hoạt động ngoại khóa | Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities to improve their soft skills. | To participate in extracurricular activities. |
| Theoretical knowledge (n) | Kiến thức lý thuyết | Many subjects in Vietnamese schools contain a great deal of theoretical knowledge. | To acquire theoretical knowledge |
| Soft/Practical skills | Kĩ năng mềm & Kĩ năng thực tế | Doing part-time jobs can help students enhance their soft skills, such as communication or teamwork. | To cultivate practical / soft skills |
| online learning
distance learning (np) |
lớp học online | Online learning is a new form of learning that has helped a lot of students study comfortably at home. | to facilitate online learning/distance learning |
| To integrate technology into classroom learning (ph) | ứng dụng công nghệ vào lớp học | When technology is integrated into lessons at school, students will find those lessons more interesting. | |
| independent learning (np) | tự học | Online learning tools can promote a student’s independent learning. | to promote independent learning |
