In many countries, sports and exercise classes are replaced with academic subjects. What is your opinion? What are the effects on the children in their lives?
The maps below show a residential area witha park and playground in 2016 and the proposed changes for 2025 to make it safer for families and children
Some people think that children should go to kindergarten before attending primary school, while others believe that children should stay all day with their families. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that parents should read stories to their children while others argue that this is no longer necessary as we have modern technology such as television and films. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children in every aspect. Others say that playing computer games can have positive effetcs on the way children develop. Discuss oth views and give your opinion.
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think that it’s a waste of time. Discuss both sides of question!
‘Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
It is thought by some that is school teachers role is to motivate and inspire student. However other people believe that teachers primary role is to pass on knowledge What do you think is the role of children
Children at secondary school are often taken on visits to museums,zoos and concerts and sometimes even to other countries.What do you think the advantages and disadvantages of such visits are?
some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching television or playing computer games for children. to what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children. Others think parents do not need to do that as children can read books or watch TV, movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that sports prepare children for work life while others think they do not. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should start at a very early age. But others believe that should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some parents think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Others think they should begin after 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
To get a good job today it is more important for children to study mathematics and foreign languages than art and music. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Children nowadays watch significantly more television than those in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. Why is this the case? What measures can you suggest to encourage higher levels of activüy among children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
(an essay) Some people believe that advertisements aimed at children have a poor influence on them and can affect their relationship with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say children should be disciplined at an early age. Others , however, feel this is not a good idea. Discuss both these view and give your opinion
Some people argue that only talented children can become successful musicians or athletes in the future. Others believe that children can be taught to succeed in music or sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The availability of the Internet has enabled school children to read books and find reference sources online. Libraries no longer have important roles in assisting students with their study as well as entertainment purposes. Do you agree or disagree with the statement above? Write a paragraph of about 200 words to state your opinion.
Nowadays most parents put a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for parents to do this? Does it have a positive or a negative effect on children in general?
some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. others belive thet children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adaults. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, it is obligatory for school children to wear a uniform. Do the advatages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages? Provide reasons to support your answer and include any appropriate examples to illustrate your points.
Many children these days are using smartphones to a greater extent. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge & experience.
I tried to own a large amount of toys can have its benefit and a drawback in your opinion. Do you agree that children should be given a large amount of toys constantly or not?
it is important for children to learn difference between right and wrong at an early age. punishment is necessary to help them learn this distiction. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of mpney are better prepared to dealwith the prblems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The charts below give information about children under 18 learning musical instruments in one region of the UK in 1996 and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant .
In some culture children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disavdantages of giving children this message?
Some people say that it is the parents who have to make children good citizens of society while others believe this should be done at school.Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Charities and organisations always give special names to particular days such as 'National Children's Day' and 'National Non-smoking Day'. What are the causes of these particular days? How effective are they?
A huge amount of money goes towards children's education. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individual. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsary part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is argued that parents of children who break the law should be punished as they are responsible for their children's actions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries old people who retire from work spend the money on themselves (e.g. holiday) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
The world population is been increasing lately. One way to curb excessive growth in third world countries is to restrict the number of children each couple can have to 1. Other people believe that empowerment of the women is a better way. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
In some countries worldwide, men and women have children at a later age than in the past. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
computers do not help children to learn effectively. on the contrary, their usage has a negative effect on both the physical and mental development of young people. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, young people are encouraged to take part in unpaid community services in their free time to help the local community, such as working for local charities, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children. It's widely believed that this would benefit both individual teenagers and society as a whole. Write an essay to discuss whether young people should be encouraged to take part in unpaid community services.
Some people believe that the experience children have before they go to school will have greater effect on their future life. Others argue that experience gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Some people believe that children should be taught to be competitive in school, while others think that cooperation is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should not watch television because it has negative effects while others believe that TV helps children. What is your opinion.
Today’s children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about thier own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these view and and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that children learn by watching television. They say that children should be encouraged to watch television regularly at home and at school. To what extent do you agree?
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................. ,
It is commonly said that today's children are facing huge challenges. This essay indent to discuss the causes of these pressures and give some suggestions to solve them.
Some people say that computers can translate languages, so children need not study foreign languages anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree?