Computers are now the basis of modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However dependence of computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of students, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The table below presents the numbe of children ever born to women aged 40-44 years in Australia for each year the information was collected since 1981.
The government should allocate more funding to teaching sciences rather than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extend do you agree?
One of your penfriends wants to improve their English at a language school. They have never studied at a language school before and have asked for your advice on how to choose a good one.
write a letter to your penfriend, Advise them about the following; the teaching method,the number of students in class and the number of hours per week.
write 150 words in 20 minutes.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing computer games is a waste of time. Children should not be allowed to play them. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both sidea and give your opinion
In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsiblity. What are your opinions on this?
The family has a great influence on children’s development but the influence from outside the home plays a bigger part in children’s life. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that playing computergames is bad for children in every aspect. Ohters say that palying computergames can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give youre opinion.
In some countries, the differences in ages between parents and children are greater than in the past. Do you think the advantages of the development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some children found some subject eg mathematics and philosophy,… difficult so these subjects should be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Using a computer everyday can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
- explain why you would lile the job
-give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
There are more advertisements aiming at children. Some people believe that they have negative effects on children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Children have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometimes starting from the age of five or six, right up until the age of 18. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making children do exams?
Parents should teach children about the importance of money. Do you agree or disagree. Give your own reasons and include examples from your knowledge and experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
"You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year."
Write a letter to the couple.
In your letter,
• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what else you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Nowadays parent put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to their studies in school. What are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?
Some people believe that schools should only teach children subjects which are beneficial to their future career and therefore others subjects such as music and sports are not important To what extend do you agree or disagree
Some parents believe that their children should do educational activities during their free time. Others say that in this way children are under pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With the increasing use and development of new technology, many machines are now able to do the work which people used to perform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing video games. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
A family has a great influence on children's development, but the outside of home plays a bigger part in children's life. Do you agree or disagree?
Some say that secondary schools should spend less time on traditional subjects such as history and should spend more time on teaching communication skills and business courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
In the digital age, video games, and TV consumption has increased. The same can have deleterious effects on a child's mental health. To what extent would you support this idea?
In today ‘s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents ‘ absence.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your
answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that pants should read or tell stories to their children, while others think that parents need not do that as children can read books, watch TV or movies by themselves discuss both views and give your opinion.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To whta extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Some people suggest that bringing up children by the whole family includimg uncles, aunts and grandparents is better, rather than only by parents. To what extend are you agree or disagree?
some people say that what children watch influences there behaviour. Others believe that the amount of time they spent on television influences their behaviour most. discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people feel that equality between the genders has already been achieved while others feel there is considerable progress to be made. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, most children prefer to spend several hours playing with electronic devices over doing more traditional leisure activities. What problem does this cause? What do you think are possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that children learn better when they are placed in classes with children of similar academic abilities. Others believe that children learn better when they are in classes with children representing a diverse range of academic abilities. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Some people think that children should receive formal training at school on how to be good parents in the future. Do you agree or disagree with this statement??
3Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this?
In many countries today parents are able to send their children to single sex school. Some people think that this have disadvantages in later life.
Art is considered an important part of a society as wen as an expression of its culture. Do you think it is important for children to be taught art? Do you think children should be encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?
Some people argue that if children behave badly their parent should accept responsibility and also be punished for the behavior of their children. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In some countries, School are open late so that children can be looked after when parents are at work. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Some people believe online materials should only be used for children to learn to read. while other believe only printed reading materials should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Your Friend wants to send his/her children to your house for the weekend. Write a letter to him/her and say:
- Agree to this arrangement
- Say what time is suitable for you
- Describe what are you planning to do
Nowadays many people have access to computers and a large number of children enjoy playing video games. What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games for children? (Band 8,5)
In the past lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. Do the advantages of this new approach outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that playing video games is bad for children in every aspects. Others saying that playing video game have positive effects on the way children develop. Disscus both views and give your opinion.
In Australia, children are becoming obese. Schools responsibility are to take care children health and exercise time. to what extent do you agree or disagree??
Some people believe that the museums and historic sites should be open for free for children under 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There has been a great increase in the number and varieties of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students. However, other students see these classes as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course.
Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your aswer and include any relevant examples from your experience.