Students in university education should develop specialists in one subject area rather than create a broader range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Question:
Students in university education should develop specialists in one subject area rather than create a broader range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Answer Hints:
This is an open topic; you can agree or disagree with the statement.

Agree
  • Become a talent in a field quickly.
  • Easy to get a position in the crowded job market.
  • Can contribute or do more for society.
  • Didn't waste time or effort on unrelated stuff.
Disagree
  • University students are still too young to decide on their careers.
  • A broader range of subjects helps students change and achieve their goals.
  • Many jobs for young people welcome students with multiple subjects background.
  • Students are easy to build a job or career that matches their interests.
Answer 1
The debate over whether university students should specialize in one subject area or explore a broader range of subjects is longstanding...

Firstly, specialization allows individuals to develop deep knowledge and expertise in a particular field, making them more competitive in the job market...

Secondly, specialization can help individuals to stand out in a crowded job market. Job competition is fierce in many industries, and employers often seek individuals with specialized knowledge and skills...

Finally, specialization can lead to a more fulfilling and rewarding career. Students can develop a sense of purpose and direction by focusing on an area of study that aligns with their interests and passions...

In conclusion, while there are arguments to be made for a broader range of subjects in university education, specialization in one subject area can offer many benefits...
Band: 6.5
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Word Statistics
GroupWord NumberDistinctPercent
All Words25111345%
Top 300 Words107 (42%)35 (30%)32%
300 - 1000 Words66 (26%)30 (26%)45%
Over 1000 Words78 (31%)48 (42%)61%
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Link Words: 17 (including link phrase: 0)
Sentences: Number: 13; Average Length: 123 characters; Words/Sentence: 19
Suggestions:
IELTS Essay Format:
-You should avoid using common words repeatedly, and show your grammatical range and accuracy as possible. The essay has and(14), job(8), can(8), area(6), develop(5), students(4), specialization(4); try to decrease duplicated words.
-High-ratio basic sight words may degrade your writing; suggest rephrasing some.
-Suggest using a few rare or uncommon words to demonstrate your vocabulary range and level.
Task Response:
-Ideas are usually expressed fully, but they sometimes need more support. Adding one or two examples to support your points is easy for this topic.
Coherence and Cohesion:
-Each paragraph has a precise central topic, which is developed, and cohesive devices are effectively used.
Lexical Resources:
-There is a good range of vocabulary, and there are some less common words and phrases
Grammar Range and Accuracy:
-There are various complex structures with frequent error-free sentences and reasonable control over grammar and punctuation.