Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it government’s responsibility to transport children to school, while others think parents should get children to school. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
It is the responsibility of schools to teach children good behavior in addition to providing formal education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
- Describe what you enjoyed about the course
- Say how much cooking you have done since the course
- Suggest another cookerycourse you'd like the school to offer.
Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some teachers think that international student exchange programs would be beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages?
Some believe that children should start school after the age of 7 while others think that school should begin from a very young age. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that their children should be taught to be competitive in school while other think cooperate and teamwork it is more important. Discuss both point of view and give your opnion.
Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abalities.While others belive that it is better to have students different studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
Some people think that in order to continue improving the quality of high school education, students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others, however, believe that this would result in the loss of respect and dignity for teachers. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph compares the number of international students enrolled at Cathedral School, divided by their country of origin.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs. To what extent do you echo or disagree?
Nowadays, a lot of buildings,such as offices and schools, are now being built with an open plan design. Why is that? Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
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
City planners tend to arrange schools, homes ,shops and offices in specific areas and separate them from each other . Do you think the advantage overweight the disadvantage?
in some countries, good schools and medical facilities are available in the city only. some people think that teachers and good hospitals, education should be provided in rural areas for few years. while some people think that every person is free to do work according to their choice. discuss your ideas and opinion. discuss both sides.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Ohter people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give you own opinion.
In some countries, some school leavers choose to work or travel for a year between finishing secondary school and attending university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and then give your opinion.
Some people believe that a gap year between school and university is a good idea, while others disagree strongly. Consider both sides of this debate and present your own opinion. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some students take a year off between school and university to work or travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?
Due to so many young people dropping out of school, the rate of unemployment is increasing, and it affects our society in different ways. In your opinion, how can this situation be improved?
Some people think that it is the responsibility of schools to teach students to be good members of the society, not parents. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university in order to travel or to work do you think advantags outweigh vote disadvantages
Some educationalists think that a programme of international exchange visits is beneficial to all teenage school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
recently it is very common to build school and work space designs as one roof ,instead of separate rooms.Why it is so?Do you think it is positive or negative development?
In Some Counties, fast-food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to promote their Products. Do you think this is Positive or negative development
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY 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.
Some people believe that schools should focus on academic subjects only, while others think that schools should also provide classes on life skills, such as communication and teamwork. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that school should teach children skills, but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children’s future. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
It is more important for school children to learn about their local history rather than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The tables below show how much chalk an average school classroom consumes in South America over 10 years
The government should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather than sponsoring professinal sport and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education leassons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time.
Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
As compared to the past, people spend more years in school and enter the workforce much later in life. Describe some of the problems entering the workforce later in life can cause and suggest at least one possible solution.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issue involved. Some people think the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical educational lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children should be allowed to choose what subjects they study at school. Others argue that everyone should studythe same subjects. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lesions in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts believe that it is better for childeren to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondry school. do the advantages of this out weigh the dis advatages.
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music still have a place in today’s modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
In some schools, teacher teach a foreign language to student of primary language to student of the introductory cl ass. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with this phenomenon? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Planners have been making cities where schools, offices and shops are seperated from each other. Do you think the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages for the residents?
Many schoolchildren today take part in work experience sessions for short periods of time instead of attending school. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on health care system in an effort to deal with health issues involved.Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lession in the school curriculum.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar charts illustrate the average years of schooling, scientists and technicians per 1000 people and also the participation levels in research and development in developing and industrialised countries during 1980 and 1990.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sprots to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.