Some people think that all university students should study whatever they

like. Others believe that they should be allowed to study subjects that will
be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many individuals argue that, students in universities must read science and

technology related courses only, however, others are of the view learners must

choose whichever subject they prefer. Although science and technology

programs are important, I believe the world does not revolve around just these

two, hence, other courses of interest must be encouraged.

On the one hand, many of the world's problems have been addressed due to

scientific and technological advancements. These developments such as machine

aids have made human lives easier and workload lesser due to the many useful

inventions. Also, health care delivery systems have been made better sure to ultra

modern health facilities, production of medications and vaccines to protect the

human race. Therefore many believe making these two fields compulsory at the

tertiary level will bring more brains together, for better and more advanced
inventions. For example, scientific researches and high advancement in

technology has brought forth to a surgical intervention know as bone marrow

transplant to correct sickle cell disease, which in the past, due to low knowledge

in science and technology, was thought to have no treatment.

On the other hand, only science and technology cannot address all the world's

problems, therefore the need to encourage learners to study other subjects they

prefer. Individuals need more than advancements in technology and science to

survive, modern people are affected by fashion trends, entertainment and social

events, to make them happy and relieve them of the stresses of life, which in fact,

causing many ailments. This makes it important for individuals with interests in

studying such fields to be encouraged, rather than being forced to learn about

something, others are of the view are most important. For instance, music has

been found to be one of the best remedies for relaxation and stress, a therapy
science and technology cannot do, this has therefore made studying music at a

higher educational level, more important.

In conclusion, I strongly opine that, allowing students read their preferred

courses is much more beneficial, rather than forcing a particular field of study on

them.

Comments:

IELTS Marking Criteria My comments Band score

Task Fulfilment Addresses all parts of the

task. Presents a relevant
position throughout the 7.5
text. The argument is
clearly. A very good
answer. A well-supported
and developed answer.
Cohesion and Coherence Sequences information 7.0
and ideas logically – very
good cohesion within and
between sentences. There
are some excellent rarer
phrases used for
cohesion. Some issues
with certain sentences
that need to be separated
or connected differently.
Lexical resource Some sophisticated word
choice and quite a wide
resource. Some excellent 7.5
rarer language choices.
Occasional issues with
word formation –
‘transplant’ –
 transplanting, and
inaccuracy with
collocation e.g. ‘low
knowledge’.
Grammatical Range A high level of 7.0
and accuracy sophistication – complex
sentences but the need
for better use of
punctuation (commas vs
semi-colons) to connect
sentences (semi-colons).
Issues with the complex
sentences and the need
for more precise and
concise structures.

Overall Score: 7.0 + - a very good answer to the question with good ideas and
organization. Punctuation and certain grammar areas need a closer look.