In many parts of the world, families were larger in the past because people had more children. Do you think there were more advantages or disadvantages to being part of a large family in the past? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupil, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children of having a school uniform?
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in TV,vido games & other types of entertainment for children's leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think problem can be tackled?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. What are the most serious problems associated with obesity and what solutions can you suggest?
The graph shows children by age group as a percentage of the young population in the United Kingdom between 1990 and 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some children spen hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays , women as well as men work full time. Therefore, women and men should share household tasks equally (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that children should begin their formal education at very early age. others think they should begin after seven years of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe school children should be given multiple short vacations, while others believe they should get one long vacations. Give the advantages of both and express your own point of view
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Government money should be used to support children in school for sports rather than to support professional sports and arts that perform for the general public. To what extent do you agree?
In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent to do you agree or disgaree ?
n some countries, parents expect children to spend a long time studying after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children and the society that they live in?
Your child is going on a trip to a nature reserve organized bye by a local youth club. The club leader is looking for parents to travel with Group and you would like to go.
Write a letter to the leader of the youth club. In your letter-
say why you want to go on the trip
Describe what you could do to help during the trip
Ask for more details about the trip
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Nowaday, it is common to have marriage and children in their thirties rather than in younger age. What is cause behind this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
Some people think that children should only read academic book. Other believe that reading books for pleasure is equally important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some cultures children are encouraged to compete against each other. What are the advantages and disavantages of this approach?
In many countries today, the eating habits and lifestyle of children are diffrent from those of previous generations. Some people say this has had a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your experience.
The best way to reduce poverty is to provide at least 6 years of free education for all children to learn to listen,read and count the number.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. School should cut art and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subject such as information technology. To what extent do you agree.
Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia. as many as two thirds of children are now obese. schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. to what extent do you agree with thhis statement?
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, which encourages them to buy goods suchastoysandsnacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both views and giveyouropinion
Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Others believe that it is important for young children to go toschool as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age?
Some people believe it is beneficial for children to attend graduate school , while others argue that children should be given freedom too choose their own? share your opinion.
Many children who are home-schooled are not prepared for university at the same rate of children in government-funded schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will this have on society?
Some people believe that children should be given homework every day, while others think that it is not necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that school and government should take responsibility to transport children to school. While some people think that parents should get children to school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the circumstances of the present-day world, children should be given every encouragement to regard the learning of several languages as normal; to suggest the contrary seems both prejudiced and harmful. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
It is important to give children the chance to act independently and make their own decisions from early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
3.Some people think it is good to raise children in a city. Others argue that it is better for children to grow up in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that children should be educated in single sex schools; others argue that mixed schools are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Children should take part time jobs in their free time or they should totally focus on their studies. What are the advantages and disadvantages to children of doing so?
in some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. what are the advantages and disadvantages of giving childrent this message?
In modern times, young adult are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. Why has this change occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?
Some people believe that children should attend extra classes after school while some disagree. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it would be better if whole family(Ex.Uncle,aunt and grand parents) involving in bringing up children rather than only parents. Give your opinion ?
It is often suggested that schoolchildren should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Do you think that advantage of this outweigh the disadvantage?
in some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anyting if they try hard enought. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Some people think it is important for all children to learn history in school. Others believe that other subjects are more relevant to children’s life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that violent punishment is better to train a child, while others argue that there are effective methods to do this. Do you think the advantages outweigh the advantages.
Nowadays parent put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people disagree with a school policy which forces children to learn new language what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today children and adults from many countries play video games. Some people believe playing video games is harmful. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use?