Children these days spend a lot of time apart from their parents because in many homes, both parents work. What problems can be caused by this? What are some ways to support such children?
‘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 sides and give your opinion
The main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit children as individuals. Agree or disagree?
discuss both views: some people believe family influence the children’ development; however, some argue that other influences (movie, music, friends…) more affect children.
The pie graph below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities ni which girls participate. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less tie with their parent. What is the reason for this? what problems can this cause?
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 think that children should be taught at school how to become good parents. Do you agree or disagree?
B.Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that school children should be given money as a reward for academic excellence. Others argue that this is a bad idea. Discuss both views and give your own 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 asociety of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
School children are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. 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 peopele believe that homework should not be given to school children. Others, however, say that homework is an important requirement for children to be able to develop appropriately. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that children should not watch television as it can have a negative effect on their development. Others claim that television can help them in their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graphs below shows the percentage of the British adults drinking more than the recommended guidelines on at least one day week in 2004,and the average alcohol consumption of children in the UK aged 11 - 15,who drank alcohol in the last week (1990-2004).
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 dive your own opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers (for example working for the charity, teaching sports to younger children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Using computers everyday can have more negative than positive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree.
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for the children’s future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem aff ects both children and adults. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity, How could it be tackled?
Some government say how many children a family can have in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to your answer.
Many young children have unsupervised access to the Internet and are using the Internet to socialise with others. This has can lead to a number of dangerous situations which can be threatening for childrean. Discuss problems and solution.
Many people thought that children have to do homework in their free time. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, seoncdary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subject related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten vears. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Nowadays some parents pressure their children to be successful in a specific field. What are the the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people believe that media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. 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.
You would like a job working in the summer camp which runs sports and outdoor activities for children and young people.
Write a letter to the organisers of the summer camp. In your letter,
explain what sort of work you would like to do
describe your personality
say what relevant experience and skills you have
Write at least 150 words.
Television injects violence in children, and programs with violent scenes should be banned. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart shows the number of children in two different age groups in an average class in different countries.
Many children no longer read books but instead use modern technology. While some think this is a positive trend, others think it is a problem. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some children recieve almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children recieve too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impacts on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school? What do you think the role of a parents should be in their child education?
Many modern children spend a lot of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parents should strictly limit the tiem that children spend in this way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature and history of their own country, rather than the literature and history of other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Children today find it's difficult to concentrate or pay attention in schools. Why do you think causes this problem? What do we need to do to solve this problem?
Today children spend a lot of their free time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
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 take course in parenting, in order to improve the lives of their children. To what extend do you agree?
More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. What are the most serious problems associated with obesity and what solutions can you suggest?
Children are facing more pressures nowadays frim academic,social and commercial perspectives.What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
Topic: Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays some of or all the costs. Do the advantages out weight its disadvantages?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their (15 to 18 year-old) teenage children.
Topic: some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play\ with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the children of having a large number of toys?
Some parents spend little free time with their children today. Why is this? Who do you think this affects more, parents or children?
The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of the children’s activities. the first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate.
The bar chart shows the participation of children in selected leisure activities in Australia.
It is a widely accepted fact that children nowadays are very tech savvy. They are very adept in using electronic gadgets like laptops, smartphones, tablets and personal computers. This essay will thoroughly examine the positive and negative aspects of widespread adoption by children.
Some people would argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefit all of them. Others believe that the children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both the views and give your own opinions.
in many western countries there is an inceasing number of couple choosing to have no children. what are the advantages and disadvantages to couples having no children.