Q1- Discuss both views In some countries, it is thought advisable that children begin formal education at four years old, while in others they do not have to start until they are seven or eight. How far do you agree with either of these views?
Some parents think that child care centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are spending more and more of their time indoors. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve it?
People argue that raising children in today’s society is more difficult than in the past. Others believe that it is much easier due to all the innovations. Discuss both views and give your 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.
Television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well educated today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to teach children to be a good citizen or worker rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children are generally more successful in foreign languages than adults. Thus it is better to learn language in childhood. To what extent do you argee or disagree?
Some people think that children should be taken in control by their parents while others argue that they need to learn to be independent. Discuss both views and give you opinion.
Some children receive almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children receive too much pressure from their over- enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impact 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 parent should be in their child's education?
Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent to do you agree or disgaree ?
Many children now spend a lot of time reading children’s story books. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reading books for children?
Levels of depression and antisocial behavior in children have increased dramatically in modern societies. This situation has led many people to believe that childhood itself is in crisis. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The table data shows the proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the United Kingdom in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In modern times, young adults are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. Why has this changed occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the impacts on society and families?
Tuition for healthy children usually has top priority in most countries. However, teaching students with disabilities or mental issues is more difficult and even more important to support and develop. Which viewpoint do you agree with? use specific reasons and examples to support your answer?
Some say that the standard of behavior among children has worsened and that this is their parents’ fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases, or should individuals have the right to choose not to vaccinate their children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is the duty of parents to choose good and bad of their children should decide it on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good in society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Very few school children learn about the value of money and how to look after it, yet this is a critical life skill that should be taught as a part of school curriculum. Do you agree or disagree?
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
Some people think that children should be educated at school about paying taxes and personal budgeting in order to help them better manage their finances when they are older. Others think that parents should teach these things, and that children will understand taxes and how to spend money carefully through life experience in the future. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Moden children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to be meant for adults only. Obesity is a major disease prevelent among children. What are its causes and what solutions can be offered?
Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this occuring? What are the impact of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant example.
Many argue thatschools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated from home. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that children should not be given homework everyday,while others believe that they must get homework everyday to be successful at school. Discuss both sides and share your opinion.
Some people believe that children are given too much freetime. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that children should do organized activities in their free time while others believe that children should be free to do what they want to do in their free time. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The pie graphs below indicate the results of a survey of activities by children The first graph displays leisure and cultural activities that boys participate in, while the second graph displays activities where girls participate. Write a report describing the information displayed in these two pie graphs.
Around the world, more adults can work from home more children can study from home as computer technologies become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
some experts believe for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.Do the advantages of learning a foreign language at an early age outweigh the disadvantages?
In some counties, some people believe having children and marriage is seen as the most important in their life. The other believe having a good job and salary is viewed as success. Discussing both and give your opinion.
Some people claim that children should play more traditional games than modern ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays, children spend too much time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people believe this has negative effects on children's mental abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the while family (grandparents, uncles and aunt) bringing up children is better than only parents. What is 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.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the view? What sort of punishment do parenta and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children .
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems whey they grow older both in term of their health and health care costs What do you think so many children are overweight? What could be done to solve this problem?
Some children found some subject eg.math and philosophy difficult that these subjects should be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishments is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion ? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children ?
In some countries ,children have very strict rule of behavior,while in other countries they are allowed to do anything they want .to what extent children have to follow rules? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples .
Topic: Some parents believe that their children should do extra-curricular activities after school. Others say in this way children are under pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that students in single sex schools perform better academically others however belive that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adult life.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a wast of time. Discuss both sides and give yout opinion.
Emily doesn't think that school children should enter TV talent show. Do you agree with her or not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of entering talent contests while still at school? Give reasons for your answer.
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of the society. 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?
children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic,commercial and social perspective. What are the causes of these pressuers and what meassures shold be taken to reduce these pressures?
Some people believe that children l's leisure activities must be educational otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?