In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel between finishing high school and starting a university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Q. Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we shoud tru to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that art is an essential subject and everyone should learn it in school. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives give information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The three pie shows the changes of total school spending in three different years Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features
Some people feel that governments should take a large portion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many young people are motivated and successful at high school. Many others, however, lack motivation and see high school as irrelevant to their interests and needs. Why is this? What could be done to help all students succeed? Requirement : Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Band 8+: In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The bar chart shows information about the favorite subjects of students from two middle schools, school A and school B. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Families who do not send their kids to public schools should not be required to pay taxes that support universal education. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
You are attending a course at an evening school.
Write a letter to the director of the school with a complaint about the course.
In your letter, you should:
– Describe the course you are taking.
– Explain what you don’t like about the course.
– Give your opinion about what should be done about it.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. RITI u sho rite a It is the give no Nr Norbiton industrial area now Farmland Town = Factory Planned future development ) Farmland River Playground Town Shops School Medical centre
Some people think that children should be involved in making school rules. While others believe that only adults can make school rules. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
The bar charts below demonstrates the extent of involvement in schooling and science in industrialized and developing countries between the years 1980 and 1990.
It is the responsibility of school to teach children good behaivour aside formal education. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
It is believed that a year off between school and university could be advantageous for school leavers. To what extent do you support this view?
All parents want the best opportunities fir their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children’s future. Discuss both of sides and give your opinion.
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles? Should the arts be included in school programs?
Around the world children learn English as a second language at school. However, in some places , they also learn at kindergarten. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of learning English at kindergarten?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss noth views and give your opinion.
"Some people argue that missing school to take part in climate change protests is beneficial for young people. Others believe that children should remain in school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You live near a public school. The school asked local residents to help maintain the school building and playground. Write a letter to the principal. In your letter:
-Explain why you would like to help
-Tell them how you can help
-Let them know when you are available
Childhood obesity is becoming a problem throughout the developed world. Because of this, some people think that adverts for fast food, sweets and sugary snacks should not be allowed in schools and colleges. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn everything they need online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government should spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performance for general public. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people argue that in order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to make comments or even critism of their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respects and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Interest in homeschooling is becoming more widespread around the world. In your opinion, should school be compulsory for all children, or should families be allowed the right to choose to educate their children at home? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge and experience
Students in school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skill such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork can be learnt well from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
Childhood obesity is increasing in Australia. As many as two third of children are now obese. Schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extend do you agree with this statement?
These days many schools are teaching students how to play a musical instrument. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying music?
More children are becoming overweight. Therefore, daily physical education classes should be compulsory in primary and secondary schools. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that schoolchildren should do their classwork individually. Other people believe that sometimes class work should be done in small groups. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The map below shows a school in 1985 and the school nơ. Summarize the information by selectiong and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (HA)
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages foe young people who decide to do this?
Some poeple think thart is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sports should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that universities should only recruit young people with good school grades. Others believe that everyone should be given a chance regardless their age and school marks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to present time.
Some people believe that schools should include competitive sports as a subject while others believe that it has negative effects on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Part 1. The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instrument in 2005, 2010 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Behaviour in schools is getting worse. Explain the causes and effects of this problem and suggest some possible solutions. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions.
art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to child's development as other susbjects, so it should be complusory in high schools. To what extent do you agree and disagree ?
Some people think that it is better for high school students to study a wide range of subjects than to focus on a narrow range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, there is a growing emphasis on creating inclusive educational environments that cater to diverse learners.How can school curricula be modified to provide equal learning opportunities for all students? Has this become a positive or negative development?
Taking a year of between finishing a school and starting university is a waste of time student’s time. To what extent do you agree?