Some think secondary and high school students should be allowed to choose academic courses leading to university or practical courses leading to careers such as carpenters. 19.30 To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Some people think that secondary school should add international news as a subject; others think that it is a waste of valuable time. Discuss both views.
The school library is seeking applicants for a job over summer break. Write a letter to the library’s manager, in your letter include:
– A brief introduction of yourself
– Your experience and relevant skills
– Why you want the job
These days, school should focus more on producing young people who have the skills required to join the workforce, rather than focusing on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
The charts show the Australian school leavers did immediately after leaving secondary school. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the percentage of New Zealand primary school students learning a second language by language learned for the years 2006 to 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experience as teenagers, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that children are given too much freetime. 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 answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some say that music, art and drama areas important as other school subjects, especially at the primary level. Do you agree or disagree?
In school and universities, girls tend to chose arts while boys like science. What are the reason of this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed?
Some people say educational school is the only critical factor to the development of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your option
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 experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some expert 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. According to some academicians, it is better to introduce a foreign language in elementary school than in secondary school. I agree with this view.
Parents believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that their time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time?
A 14-year-old young who seriously damaged school was made to clean streets as a punishment. Do you think young criminals should be sent to prison or there are alternative forms of punishment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries young people work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university. What are main advantages and disadvantages?
The student who study from the school to university get benefit less and contribute less too, than those of student who go to travel or job and get skills and experience before going high. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think thatparents 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 opinion.
High school students should choose a university major that prepares them for high-paying careers. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for students, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion..
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think that school should choose students according to their academic abilities, while others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion
Think of one your favorite teachers. Write a note to him or her asking for a recommendation for you to get into a school or program where you are applying. Think of a place where you would like to work. Write a letter to the company, asking for a part-time job. Write about a place that you would like to visit one day.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter Say why a driving license is advantageous Recomend a drving school Give any extra guidance/tips
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign anguage at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests. You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.
Some peopel believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes ( for example working for a charity, umproving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger childern. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents send their children to preschool when they are three or four years old. Other parents wait until their children are old enough for primary school before they send them to school. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sending children to preschool at a young age.
Some people believe that there should be a gap year after finishing high school (secondary school) and before starting university. To what extent you agree or disagree?
It is becoming increasingly popular for school leavers to take a year off (a gap year) before going to university. Do the advantages of this outweigh any disadvantages?
The given pie charts provide data about the distribution of school funds in the UK over the period of 20 years from 1981 to 2001.
Some people say thay History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subject like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your 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.
The table shows the proportions of pupils attending four secondary school types between 2000 and 2009. Write a summary of the information. Select and report the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given maps illustrate the layout of a school in 2004 and the plan for its transformation after a 20-year period.
Question In some countries good school and medical facilities are available in city only. Some people think that teachers and good hospital, 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 the sides.
Some people beliee that it is best to encourage children to have a healthy diet at school while others believe that parents should be the ones to teach children to have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programms ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children) to ehat extent do you agree or disagree?
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 history. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
These days, many school children suffer from stress. What are the causes of this problem? What are the solutions?
Part 2 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.
You live near a public school. The school has asked local residents to help with the maintenance of
school buildings and play area. 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
Students perform better in school when they are rewarded rather than punished. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some peole say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world. subjects like Scince adn Technology are more important than History . Discuss bith these views and give your own opinion .
Tests and examinations are a central feature of school system in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantage?
Some people believe that sports are an essential part of school life for children while you should give reasons for your answers and include. ideas and examples
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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show that students in high school want to become when they grow up. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.