some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school year. do advantage of teaching languages to young children outweigh the disadvantages? Give your own opinion.
It is important to involve punishment when educating children so that they can distinguish right and wrong. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this notion?
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times. They don’t want their children to read entertainment books because they think it is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Why?
Nowadays, children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some think that these activities are not beneficial for a child’s mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have to follow rules? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think it is necessary for parents to attend a parenting training course to bring their children up. Do you agree or disagree?
Some parents say that children should play individually more than in a group. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The age at which people have children has risen. Some people believe that because of this, families and countries will suffer some problems. What is your opinion?
Some parents believe children’s leisure activities should be always educational, but others think it will cause more pressure on children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give ur opinion
Some people suggest that schools should pay more attention to academic subjects for children because these subjects are useful for their future career. They think that subjects like music and sport are not useful and should be reduced. What is your opinion?
It is currently believed that children's behaviour and misconduct is due to the lack of strict discipline and punishment applied by parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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 like 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
Early childhood teachers specialize in the learning, developmental, social, and physical needs of young children.
You have seen an advertisment from a couple who live in Australia, for somone who teach their two children your language for a year.
write a letter to the couple, in your letter
1. explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
2. say what else you could do for the family
3. give your reasons for wanting the job
In many modern societies, grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with their parents. What do you think as the consequence of this?
Parents should take course in parenting, in order to improve the lives of their children. To what extend do you agree?
New household appliances have resulted in more free time for women and has enabled them to both work and run a home with dependent children. What are the advantages for a family when the mother works? Do you think advantage outweigh diadvantages?
It is more important for schoolchildren tp learn about local history than world history. Do you agree or disagree?
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 say that what children watch on TV influences their behavior while others say the amount of time they spend watching TV influences their behavior . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some feel that school uniforms make schools safer for students, create a "level playing field" that reduces socioeconomic disparities and encourage children to focus on their studies rather than their clothes. Others say school uniforms infringe upon students' right to express their individuality, have no positive effect on behavior and academic achievement. Discuss both sides & give your opinion.
allowing children to make there own decision on everyday matter (Food/clothes/entertainment) is likely to result in society of individuals who only think about their own self. other people believe that it is important for children to make their own decision about matters that affect them. discuss and give your opinion ad give relevant examples.
The graph below gives information about the common activities children of different ages in the United States do as part of their bedtime routines. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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.
with the pressure on today's young people to succeed academiclly,some people believe that non-academic subjects at school(eg:physical education and cookery )should be removed from syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on acedemic subject.To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
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.
Nowasays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life What are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative trend?
Many children who are home-schooled are not prepared for university at the same rate of children in government funded schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will this have on society?
Some people believe that teaching at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both and give your opinion
Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less time with their parents. What is the reason for this? What problems can this cause?
The graph below gives information about the common activities children of different ages in the United States do as part of their bedtime routines.
Some people think that sport teaches children how to compete, while others believe that children learn teamwork. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school using different modes of transport. summarize the information by seecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that children should go to school as early as possible where as others believe they should wait until they are 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
'Playing computer games is a waste of time. Children should not be allowed to play them.' To what extent to you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some parents think computer games are better for children and they should be allowed to play more of them. whereas some parents argue that they are harmful to children both point of views and your opinion
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.
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial, perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what rneasures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
Scientists believe that by studying behavior of 3 years old children, we can predict if that child can become criminal in the future. To what extent is crime a product of human nature? Is it possible to stop children from growing to be a criminal?
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. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should start school as early as possible, while others believe that they should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views ond give your own opinion.
Child labour is considered to be one of the most serious problems ob the planet. What are the reasons why children find themselves in child labour and can be done to tackle this issue ?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this messege?
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sport should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting. Write an essay expressing your point of view.
A rise in the use of mobile phones in the classroom by schoolchildren is severely impacting their concentration in class and overall education development. What are the causes of the problem, and what can be done to solve it ?
Some commentator feel that grandparents should live together with their children and grandparnts, while others say that elderly people should be encouraged to live independently. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music still have a place in today’s modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
- describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
- summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend some mone
Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer game can be beneficial to children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your opinion.