IELTS Task 2: University Students and Main Subjects

Vocabulary Answers

For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:

now inclined to divide their time between studying for their major and these days like to split time on their main subject and other subjects

pursuing interests in unrelated subjects looking into different subject areas

it is crucial for undergraduates important for students at university

wide range of disciplines lots of different subjects

in order to so that

best prepare better get ready for

Those who support prioritizing one’s major argue the people in favor of focusing on just their main subject

importance value

specialization focusing on one area

range of potential distractions related to social life lots of possible ways to not focus concerning personal life

living on one’s own not living with parents

successful doing well

most logical pathway clearest way

prepare diligently get ready carefully

chemical engineering working with chemicals to make things

better potential candidate good applicants

well-paid positions good jobs

acquired get

solid theoretical foundation good understanding of the basics of a subject

accumulated whatever practical experience is available in their courses get real-life experience from their classes

diversions distractions

detract distract

focus concentration

hinder their early career progression hurt how well they do in their first job

long-term in the future

view learning see studying

interdisciplinary experience studying lots of different subjects

graduates people who finish school

at least alter at minimum change a it

professions jobs

remain in the same industry stay in the same area

benefit greatly get a lot from

studying a variety of subjects learning lots of areas

above-mentioned engineer worker I talked about before

figure drawing learning to draw people

come up with think of

creative ideas imaginative concepts

multiple many

directly applicable to work can be use at work

at the minimum at least

diverse different

well-rounded overall strong, balanced

on a personal level personally, related to private life

improved discrete skillset better at certain skills

far greater value in more importance from

breadth of knowledge lots of information, knowing about many different subjects

serve as the foundation as the basis for

potentially more creative and fulfilling career and personal life possible a better job and private life