University Students Studying Additional Subjects vs Main Subjects Only

Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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WhyThis is aDiscussion essay — it asks you to discuss two opposing views and give your own.

SoWe split the ideas intoFirst view(supports the first view)andSecond view(supports the second view).

First view

2 ideas

Second view

3 ideas

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Response 01
Estimated band5.5/ 9

Overall assessment

The response addresses both views and offers an opinion, showing a clear overall structure, but the ideas are often underdeveloped and supported with loosely connected or unclear examples. Everyday vocabulary and frequent grammatical slips, including sentence fragments, limit precision throughout.

TR

Task Response

Both views are addressed and a position is stated, but ideas are only partially developed and the argument in places drifts from the university context, so the task is covered relevantly yet unevenly.

6.0
CC

Coherence and Cohesion

There is a visible overall progression with basic linking devices, but cohesion is often mechanical and some paragraphs progress through loosely connected or abrupt statements.

5.5
LR

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate for the message but limited in range, with noticeable inaccuracy and awkward phrasing such as 'give all their minds' and 'present yourself from a good side'.

5.5
GRA

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

A mix of simple and complex structures is attempted, but frequent errors, including fragments beginning with 'Because' and subject-verb mistakes like 'every students', reduce accuracy and sometimes strain readability.

5.5

What to work on next

Develop each main idea with a fully explained, clearly linked example and proofread to eliminate sentence fragments and inaccurate word choices.

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