Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Homework is a part of school life. Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. 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 should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people suggest that international news should study as a subject in secondary school . However,others say that it will be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinoin.
Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think computer and internet are important in children’s study. But others
think students can learn effectively in schools and with teachers. Discuss both sides and
give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
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 to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age?
Some people think that children should start formal education at schools as early as possible. Others feel that children should go to school when they are at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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 graduating from high school . Dicuss both views and give your opinion .
Some expert believe that it is better for children to start learning a foreign language in elementry school and not in high school. Do you agree or disagree with statement ?
The graph below shows the number of library books read by boys and girls at Starmouth School from 2006 to the present.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparasions where relevant
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to study English at the school
•describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
It is often said that the subjects taught in schools are too acade ic in orientation and that it would be more useful for children to learn about practical matters such as home management, work and interpersonal skills.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a school career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school.
Discuss both views and give your option.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.
DO the advanatges of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world subjects like science and technology are more important than hisotry.
Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Your family is going to celebrate an occassion and your child needs a day off from school. Write a letter to the head master of the school.
What the occassion is?
Why it is importnat that your child attends the celebration?
How your child is going to make up for the missed lessons.
Some school children buy healthy food from the school cafeteria. However,
some buy unhealthy food. What are the reasons for both these situations? Should schools be allowed to sell unhealthy food?
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skill.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while other believe that it is better to straight after school. Discuss both views and give you opinion.
Some people think learning history in school is important. Others think learning
subjects more relevant to life is important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or share a home with friends. Some people think it is a positive thing. 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.
Some people believe that the best way to encourage children that have a healthy diet at school and some people believe that parents should teach them to have a healthy diet.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that the experiences a child has before starting school have the mostinfluence on their future life. Others say that experiences as a teenager, especially at school,are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Some people think that art is an essential subject at school, while some think that it is a waste of time.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some countries young people are encouraged to travel or work for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this .
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subject like Sciences and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some parents believe that learning mathematics at schools is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain foundational whether or not it is used in later life.
Discuss both views.
Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and
you would like to go.
Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
● Say why you would like to go on the trip
● Suggest what you could do to help during the trip
● Ask other questions about the trip
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Nowadays, many schools find it profitable to sell unhealthy food and sugary drinks
to students during lunch breaks.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
The money spent by governments on space programmers would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between Between 2000 and 2009.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Topic 8. Some say that the standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that the experience a child has before starting school has the most influence on their future life. Others say experience as a teenager is more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe physical education classes should be mandatory for all school aged children. Some people argue children should use their spare time on academic purpose. Discuss both point of views and give an opinion
In some high schools, part of the curriculum requires students to participate in community work such as helping the elderly or disabled. In what way do children benefit from this? Do you think it should be part of the curriculum?
Some people fail in school but end up being successful in life. What do you think is
important in life- performing well in school or being successful after school?
Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet while others believe that nothing can replace physical classrooms with direct guidance from teachers.Discuss both views( and give your own opinion).
Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle. Both schools and parents are responsible for solving this problem. To what extent do yo agree with this statement ?
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 extend do you agree to this statement?
Some people argue that it is the governments responsibility to transport children to school while others believe that parents should do that discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benfits then as individuals.
To what extent do you agree or diagree?
An increasing number of 18-year-olds are moving out of their parents' homes so they can live on their own after finishing high school. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write a letter to the school. In your letter
ask about the school
say what kind of accommodation you want
mention any special requests you have (for example diet).
Some people say that schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet and they can study just as well as at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best road to a success career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should be encouraged to travel more, while at school to broaden their experience. Others think that not enough time is spent in the classroom learning the basics of a good education.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that art subjects such as music, drama and creative writing are an essential part of education, and every school should include them in its syllabus. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples from your own experiences.
Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work.
How do you think children should spend their free time?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.