Modern technology is being used more and more in different aspects of our live, such as education. Do the advantages of using technology as an educational tool outweigh its disadvantages?
Computer is becoming an essential part of education. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computer use in education and give your own opinion.
Some university students want to learn other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both views anf give your own opinion
Compared to the past more younger adults take medication for degenerative disease. Provide specific examples and reasons to support your answer.
Some say it is the responsibility of teachers to educate behavior to children. To what extent, do you agree with this?
The table below shows the average amount of money spent per month on different categories of goods by people in four age groups in 2020. The pie chart shows the percentage of total spending that each category represents. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You had a meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write to a local newspaper to give the feedback.
In your letter, you should say:
• where the restaurant located
• what you had for the meal
• why do you recomxmend this restaurant to others.
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
SOme believe that many countries, the investment of public money in arts can be justified. Other think that the government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic: Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
n the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n today's job market it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree
A government’s role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure (roads, water supplies, etc.). All other services (education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some belief that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart below shows shares of expenditures for five major categories in the USA, Canada, the UK and Japan in 2009.
The table shows the percentage of government spending on education and training and the participation of 18-24 years old in five countries in 2012.
Education should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds. All levels of education, from primary to tertiary education, should be free. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
You are about to go on vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
explain where your friend can get the key to the apartment
give your friend some instruction about using your apartment
recommend some places to go
16.In some countries, there are not enough medical and educational facilities in rural areas. Some people believe newly graduated teachers and doctors should be sent to rural areas to work for some time, while others suggest that people should be free to choose a place to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the age of books has passed; information can be accessed via videos, computers, television, films and so forth. Other people think books and written words will still be essential for information dissemination and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people argue that the government should invest more in scientific research to solve problems such as climate change and disease prevention. Others believe that funding should be allocated to more immediate concerns such as healthcare and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Educationalists think that the programme of international education exchange visits for teenaged students are beneficial. Do the advantages of the trend outweigh disadvantages?
In some countries, employees are generally given two weeks of paid vacation time each year. In other countries, employees are given four or six weeks of paid vacation time. Considering the needs of both employee and employer, what do you think is a reasonable amount of paid vacation time for employers to have?. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlege or experience.
rents believe that their children should do educational activities during their free time. Others say that the children are under pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Write a letter to your friend,
•You have relocated to a different land.
•Informing you have joined a course.
•Why this course will be helpful to him.
You live in an english speaking country and you want to do some voluntary and unpaid work in a dveloping country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural expeditions, which organizes such trips.
In your letter:
-Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
-state what your skills and exprence are.
-indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long
Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say money is better spent on improving health and education. DISCUSS BOTH
Many nowadays prefer online education to face to face education. Do you consider this a positive or a negative development?
some educationalists think that international exchange visits will benefit teenager at the school.To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some educational systems, children are required to study one or more foreign languages. In others, foreign language study is not a requirement. What are the potential benefits of foreign language study? Do you think foreign language study is an important part of education? 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 the healthcare system as it deals with associated health issues. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the highest qualification attained by sex for the working age population in wales in 2001/2002 summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons were relavant. The bar chart shows the highest qualification attained by sex for the working age population in wales in 2001/2002 summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons were relavant.
(Sample Answer): In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the Internet is a useful tool for education while others believe it can be distracting to students.What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet in teaching and learning?
in many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?
Topic: Some sociologists say that, it is a waste of time for students to pursue secondary education for 12 years. It is better to shorten it to 9 years only, then go to vocational school to learn a skill applied in their jobs or go to university to get a degree. To what extent do you agree with this?
Some people believe that the only purposes of film is to entertain. Others say films should have educational value. Discuss both views and give own opinion.
Prevention is better than cure. Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventive measure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of experts in 2016 compared with 2015.
Practice 2: Some people say that the government should spend more money taking care of elderly people while others think that government spending should be spent more on the education of young people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweight disadvantages?
The chart below shows the value of one’s country exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The rise of social media has affected personal relations and society as a whole. Do the advantage of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantages? (KN)
In today’s time the internet is making it easy to study online from home. Some prefer online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and share your opinions.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective.(comics,books,radio,TV,film theatre) give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
The chart below shows the percentage of male and female teachers in six different types of educational setting in the UK in 2019.
Online education and training in business world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Do advantages if this development outweight the disadvsntagws?
Some people think in order to continually improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others feel that this would result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion..
A large emphasis is given to the education in young generation.Government covers all of the free educational activities. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people say that the governments should pay for health care and education but others think that this is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.