University Education:More or Less Emphasis

While many people feel that more university graduates coming out from higher education system and the university education should be emphasized less,others strongly argue that we should put more stress on tertiary education.
In my opinion,the tertiary education should be encouraged for a number of reasons.

First of all,knowledge is widely accepted as power.In a climate of increasing competition across different regions in global economy nowadays,importance of this notion is evident.In order to succeed in such competitions,knowledge and skills of workforce should be continually updated.Tertiary education is clearly fundamental to sustain this process in a society.

When we carefully look at contemporary history of developed and emerging economies,we can see clearly how commitment in higher education plays key role in economic and social development.Korean products like televisions and automobiles,for instance,have been successfully marketed in western countries.This success in Korean industries could be seen as fruits of its investment in higher education two to three decades ago.Consequent substantial number of competent graduates from universities can lead research and innovations necessary to foster economic progress.

Furthermore,higher education equips individuals with adaptability and increases their employability throughout their careers.It is also apparent that those who can adapt to changing market demand could survive, particularly in time of turbulence in major economies.

In summary,university education is essential for the growth of individual as well as society.It should also be encouraged for its role in research , innovation and adaptability in changing world.

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3 Reasons why higher education should be encouraged:

• Continually updated Knowledge is power
• Outcome of commitment in tertiary education which is integral in research and innovation
• Adaptability and employability

Useful Vocabulary

essential/integral/fundamental/necessary

apparent/evident/clear/understandable/obvious
evolve significantly/growth potential/mainstream

Salary:Young vs Old

Employer should pay the young people the same salary as older colleagues doing the same job.


To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

Brainstorming:
Should young and old be paid similarly when both are doing the same job?

If not,why?

How do employer determine how much to pay specific employee to do a job?

In other words,what variables affect salary scale?

Do they adjust salary to reflect employee's background and experience?
Will you discredit/discount/disregard/ignore/put aside on such experience?
What if you do so?

What about the education?
If your education or quality of education match the job requirements,it will affect the pay.

What about the performance?
It is an important variable when being considered for pay increase or promotion.

Support the 3 reasons with examples,from your experience or knowledge or general idea.

• Performance/Results/Outcome
• Experience or wisdom counts.
• Quality education
• Hierarchy is traditionally accepted/Age alone shouldn't be major factor 

Vocabulary:

pay/pay roll/salary

incentives/motivation

job pattern/working hours/authority
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School:Subjects

Sample:

Some children find some subjects like mathematics and philosophy difficult to learn in their schools.These subjects should be optional rather than compulsory.Do you agree or disagree?