Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operative rather than compete become more useful aduts. 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 countries are spending a huge of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide sports competitions. others argue that it would be better if these countries could spend the money on children to take part in sports. to what extent do you agree or disagree
nowadays more and more people decide to have children later in their life. what are the reason? what are the effects on society and family life?
The chart and table show the average number of children born to one women and the average age of women when they had their first child in two countries between 1920 and 2019
New parents should attend parent courses to bring up their children well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make desicions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so.
In some countries around the world men and women are having children later in life. What are reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
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
people choose their own life partner.what are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?In some culture the parents arrange marriage for their children but in other
Some argue that it is the responsibility of the parents to teach children about healthy eating habits, whereas others believe that teachers should be responsible for teaching their students how to eat in a healthy way. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
In many countries today children begin learning a foreign language before entering primary school. What are the reasons for this? At what age should children begin to learn a foreign language?
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in a country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school by means of different methods of transport.
Using computer every day can have more negatives than positive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choice on everyday matters such as food, cloths and entertainment is likely likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their wishes, other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle. Both schools and parents are responsible for solving this problem. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children spend hours everyday on their smatphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some cultures, children are often toldthat they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of given children this message?
3. Parents look to tutors to take care of their children to learn how to take care of their children,to a large extent do you agree or disagree?
Watching television has positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-YouTubers-vloggers.html)
It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that computer can translate languages, so children need not study foreign languages anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as foood, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society 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 these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries it is common for parents to give their children pocket money. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?
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 thi message?
Your children are learning a foreign language at school, but they need some extra help. One of your friends suggested to contact a language tutor.
Write to the language tutor. In your letter:
Explain why are you writing to him/her
Explain what your children need help with
Ask the tutor for his/her experience and suggestions to help your children to learn
Some people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing contribute more towards a child's overall development. The school curriculum should provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the school wants all-round development of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The dangers and complexities of modern world have made mobile phone an absolute neccessity forchildren. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is important for children not to play video games but to spend time outdoors. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
in some culture the parents arrange marriage for their children but in others people choose their own marriage partner. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children's study. On the contrary, those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co operate rather than compete become more useful adult.discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many countries spend large amounts of money on preparing competitors in major world sporting events such as the Olympic Games and football World Cup. Instead, this money can be spent on encouraging children to take up sports at a young age.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people suggest the best way to be prepared for the future is to invest our children. To what extent do you agree this idea? What the best ways to invest our resources on children?
Children should be encouraged to view every competitions as opportunities as self-improvement and to appreciate what they acquire in the process, instead of viewing its final result as the ultimate goal. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
In some countries children have very stict rules of behaviour,while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want to what extent should children follow the rules? give reasons and relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
children who are brought up in the family that do not have a lot of money are better prepared to deal with problem when they come adults than children who are brought up by wealthy parent. do you agree or disagree with the statement.
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 ony think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some parents encourage their children to be competitive, for example in sports and classes at school. Other parents think that encouraging competition can be harmful to their children. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Your friend wants to send her/his children to your house for the weekend. Write a letter to him/her and say
*Agree to this arrangement.
*Say what time is suitable for you.
*Describe what you are planning to do.
In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to flight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
chool children are becoming far too dependant 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?
Some people said that with the help of parenting and child development courses parents can improve the life of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the recent years children are forced to study even in their leisure time. Is this a good practice? Do you agree or disagree?
Unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of a high school program (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices helps them develop better decision-making skills. Others think children need firm guidance from adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Art classes, such as painting or drawing, are as important for children’s development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high school. Do you agree or disagree?