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?
Some parents believe that children should have educational activities in their leisure time as part of their recreation; otherwise, it is just a waste of time for children. What do you think of this notion? Explain with advantages and disadvantages.
Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to pay taxes that support the state education system. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statements?
Children's education is expensive. In many countries, governments pay education fees for children. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some children receive almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance in school, while other children receive too much pressure from their over-enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impact on a child. PROMPT: Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well in school? What do you think the role of a parent should be in their child’s education?
Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say money is better spent on improving health and education. DISCUSS BOTH
Many people believe that education and high qualification will bring success. Others think that it is not required to achieve success in life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
THE TABLE BELOW SHOWS THE PERCENTAGE GOVERNMENT SPENT ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND THE PARTICIPATION OF 18-24 YEAR OLDS IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN FIVE COUNTRIES IN 2002. SUMMARISE THE INFORMATION BY SELECTING AND REPORTING THE MAIN FEATURES AND MAKE COMPARISONS WHERE RELEVANT.
In developing countries, rural children have less access to education.some people say that this problem is solved by providing teachers and schools. Other think that computer and internet should be provided. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Practice 2: Some people say that the government should spend more money taking care of elderly people while others think that government spending should be spent more on the education of young people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?
Online education is becoming more popular as an alternative to traditional classroom learning. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Studies show that criminals get low level of education. Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is educating people in prison so they can get a job after leaving prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement for the post of Quality Assurance Manager at a factory. You want to apply for this job. Write a letter to the employer. In your letter:
- talk about your educational background
- describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job
- explain why you want to work for that company.
Some people claim that the goal of education is to create individuals useful for society, while others believe that realizing our own dreams must be the key to education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that the governments should pay for health care and education but others think that this is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? These days many students continue their higher education in foreign countries. The main benefit for students studying abroad is access to higher quality education and improved job prospects.
The table provides a comparison of the expenditure rate of the government on education and training and participation rate of 18-24 year olds in the same in five nations in the year 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education center in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants.
In conclusion, although computers and the internet are necessary for children’s learning process, schools and teachers play a more important role in their education.
There is an increasing trend that many parents tend to educate their children at home rather than send them to school. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people believe that universities should only offer courses that are directly related to employment opportunities. Others argue that the purpose of a university education is broader than job training. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the best way to succeed in life is to get a university education, whilw others disagree and say that it is no longer true nowadays. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people argue that in order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to make comments or even criticism of their teachers, others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The role of prisons should be to punish criminals who have committed serious crimes. Training courses and education offered to prisoners are a waste of taxpayers' money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
During the last twenty years, the assessment of students has undergone a major transformation. Many educational institutions have shifted their focus from traditional examination towards a variety of innovative assessment techniques, as they believe traditional examination results are not often true to student’s ability. To what extent do you agree with this belief? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
HIGHER EDUCATION COULD BE FUNDED IN THREE WAYS. ALL COT PAID BY GOVERNMENT, ALL COST PAID BY STUDENTS OR STUDENTS PAYING ALL COST THROUGH A GOVERNMENT LOAN. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THESE CHOICES?
Completing University education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job,on the other other people think developing skills and experience is more important.Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Computer and AI are being increasingly used for online education. Can AI enhances the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think computers are more important in education. Others believe that teachers play a more important role. Discuss both views.
Young people today are better qualified than they were in the past. Some people argue that this is because competition for jobs is greater than it used to be. Others say that people only continue their education because the opportunities exist for them to do so. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Some of the today’s schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be advantage to student’s education, or would it be an unnecessary complication.
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university educatiom and the governments should make it free for all students no metter what financial background have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The popularity of online education has grown significantly in recent years. Do you think this positive or negative development? Over the last few years,online education is developing significantly in several modern countries. I believe that it has positive and negative sides.
**Some people believe that schools should focus more on teaching practical skills that can help students to secure a job. Others argue that schools should focus on academic subjects that provide a foundation for higher education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.**
Many government spend a lot of money on art. Some people think this investment in art is necessary, but others say the money is better spent on improving health and education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
3.Scientists agree that many people are eating too much junk food and it is damaging their common health. Somepeoplethinkthatthisproblemscanbesolvedbyeducatingpeopletoeatlessjunk food.Otherpeoplebelievethateducationwillnotwork.Discussbothopinionsandgiveyour own opinio
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. Some people believe that governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that educational success depends on good teacher, while others believe that students' attitudes are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Financial education should be a mandatory part of the school program. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The chart below shows the number of men and women (in thousand) in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the modern world, a university education is essential in order to get a rewarding job and earn a high salary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children should never be educated at home by their parents do you agree or disagree ? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
the most common solutions for criminal behaviour is prison but many believe education is better option. to what extent do you agree or disagree_
student shouldpay full cost for their own study ,because university education benefits individuals rather than society . Ti what extent doyou agree or disagree
Band 6+: The chart gives employment and education statistics for eight European countries in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In a lot of countries, there is a growing concern about the quality of education. What are the reasons behind this issue, and what measures can be taken to improve the education system?
Some people believe that girls and boys should be teach in same school. Others, however, believe that girls can perform better when educated in single sex school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart gives information on the percentage of women going into higher education in five countries for the years 1980 and 2015. Write 150 words.