Parents and teachers make many rules for children to encourage good behaviour and protect them from danger. However, children would benefit from fewer rules and greater freedom. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
Some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundant and should not be taught while others believe it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used later in life. Discuss both sides.
Some working parents think that children centers can give the best care for the children, while others think that family members like grandparents can do this job. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
“Some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain a fundamental subject whether or not it is used later in life.” Discuss both sides.
Childcare Training courses should be mandatory for all parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opninion and include relevant examples.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Young people have attitude and ideas different from that of their parents and grandparents. How do these attitudes differ between young people and their parents and grandparents? In your opinion, do you think it would cause problems?
Rapid progress in the fields of genetics and gene therapy is likely to have profound effects on people's lives in the foreseeable future. By altering people's genetic make- up, it may be possible for doctors to cure hereditary diseases, and for parents to choose important characteristics for their children such as their sex or level of intelligence. Such a development would be a major breakthrough for humanity and would solve many present-day problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grand parents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centres provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people argue that it is the responsibility of the police to educate children about good behavior, whereas others believe that parents should be responsible for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people say government should provide transportation for children who go to school, but some say that it is the responsibilities of parents? discuss both views and give your own views.
Some people think that the responsibility should be on the government for the rise of obesity in children, others think that the parents should be in control instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents today are more involved in their children's education than were parents in the past. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents today are more involved in their children’s education than were parents in the past. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
It is important for the 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 this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
Writing Task 1
The parents of your Austral/an friend Chris have Invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
•say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
•explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
In many countries, truancy * is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community?
In recent years there has been an increase in bad behaviour , poor discipline and anti-social behaviour in schools.Tough measures and stricter punishments by schools ,parents and others are necessary to stop this trand. What are the advantages and disadvantages of stricter discipline for young people?.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
If children behave badly, parents should be punished. To what extent do you agree?
Some people feel that young people face more pressures today than in previous generations. Others think that they have a much easier life than their parents did. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons and examples to support your points.
In many countries recently young single people have been living far from their parents,from the time they began studies or work and until they are married.Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
Parents must take a course to be good parents. Do you agree or disagree discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays parents are sending their children on trips abroad for educational purposes. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?
Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline should be the responsibilities of teachers, while other thinks this is role of parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the cause and effects of widespread drug abuse by young people. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse. Give reasons for your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates have more influence on a child’s success at school than parents do. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children nowadays is greater than in the past. Is this a positive or negative development?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In most of the society role of mother and father differs. What are the causes of this difference? What will be the parents role in future?
Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline should be the responsibility of teachers, while others think that this is the role of parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Should parents be obliged to immunise their children against disaeses? or do individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most siginificant influence. Discuss both views and opine.
Parents should not force their kids to choose a profession. To what extent do you agree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teacher. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some believe that it is parents who should teach their children to recycle waste while others feel schools are more responsible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that children should obey rules and listen to their parents. Some others believe that less controlling will help children deal with adults’ life. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Your child’s school is planning a field trip outside the country for 3 days and is asking for
parents to come along. Write a letter
Asking about the trip
Explaining why you want to join
Explain how you can help out
In some countries, more and more aldults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents' absence. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There are many advertisements directed at children, such as snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents argue that children are under pressure. Advertisers claim that advertisements provide useful information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, parents are choosing to teach children themselves at home instead of sending thier kids to school. Do the advantages of homeschooling outweigh the disadvantages?
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 this opnion? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Your grandparents are planning a family gathering. They want to have a fun weekend somewhere. You know a perfect place to have the event. Write them an email and include the following things: • Tell them about the place you have in mind. • Talk about your experiences at the place. • Describe what the family can do there.
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?
Schools should teach children good behaviour and introduce ideas of "right" and "wrong". It should not only be left to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The parents of your Australian Friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter
a)Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
b)Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party
c)Give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
Write at least 150 words,
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins
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 this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
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.
Some people think that the govenment is responsible for the rise in obesity in children, while other think it is the fault of the parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that parents have a powerful influence in children’s life, while the influence outside the home plays a bigger part of children’s development. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays there is an increase in social problems involving young people because more parents spent time at work than with their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.