Writing report

academic IELTS Writing: Task 2

Overall score

6.00

6.0 of 9.0

Submitted on

Jul 11, 2025 (9 months ago)

Writing duration

0 minutes

Task description

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.

You should write a minimum of 150 words.

Source: Cambridge 18

Task answer

It is considered by some that taking up extra subjects other than their main ones are useful, while others believe that it is time consuming and not advisable. In my opinion, I believe that if the person's interest lies in the added subject, it is approved to take it. However, i also believe that having an additional subject can be costly and time consuming. On the one hand, people think that having a minor subject puts the person ahead of others. Furthermore, if the person is very persistent on taking the other subject due to their interests it is better to nurture it instead of suppressing it because this subject might work in their favour in the future. For instance, a medical graduate taking a minor in business might be useful in the future. For this reason, I believe having another subject can be a clever way to achieving success. On the other hand, focusing on only your majors can help you achieve a high qualification. It is less time consuming allowing the person to direct their whole attention to their main subjects. Additionally, bearing to pay tuition fees for another subject can be hassle to both the parents and the student, which can drastically affect the performance leading to a waste of resources. Various studies have shown that people who focus on being all rounders end up performing lower than their classmates .For this particular reason, I believe that considering additional costs and stress is crucial before taking up another class. In conclusion, having a supplementary class depends on the students interests, time and how much they are willing to pay. Some students can bear the overload of work, while other benefit from prioritizing their main subjects.

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