The diagram shows for university entry for high school graduates
Some people believe that it is essential to include Physical Education classes in the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent om more academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries students take a year off after finishing school and work or travel during this period. Should students take a gap year before attending universities? What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lesions in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that in all levels of educations, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic 8. Some say that the standard of behaviour 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.
The growing nuber of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health isssues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to so many young people dropping out from schools, the rate of unemployment is increasing and it affects our society in different ways. In your opinion, how can this situation be improved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
Some people think secondary school pupils should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is better for older schoolchildren to study a large number of subjects and develop a wide range of knowledge. Others argue that they should study a smaller number of subjects and focus on details. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some say thw standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this the the parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world, young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples. (KLL)
A recent newspaper article reports that a 14 year old boy, who seriously damaged his school, got a punishment to clean streets instead of being sent to the prison. Do you think young criminals should be sent to prison or should alternative forms of punishment be used?
In some country young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting University studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since ít construction in 1950.
learning English st school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English ? Should we tray to ensure the survival og local languages and , if so, how?
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects and boys tend to choose science subject. Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed
It is sometimes suggested that primary school children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. Do you think that the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will l earn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others argue that teenagers shouldn’t sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that teaching children 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 methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ome people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvanatges to this?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical educator lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people say that art subjects such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Others believe that students should spend their whole day on academic studies. Discuss both the views and state your opinion?
The diagrams below show the site of a school in 2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Schools have a limited amount of money to spend.some people suggest that it should be spend on good teachers,while others say it should be spent for buying equipment like computers. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
You recently did a short cookery course.The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Writing a letter to the course director at the cookery school.Hn yoour letter
. describe what you enjoed about the course
. say how much cooking you have done since the course
. suggest another cookery course you would like the school to offer
learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. if these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. in your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? should we ensure the survival of local languages and, if so how? give reason for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular uk school in 1981,1991 and 2001. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparison where relevent.
The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on
vital public services such as schools and hospitals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that many things children learn at school have actually wasted their time. Other people argue that everything taught at school is useful in the future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that History is one of the mist important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that in all level of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough to learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
SOME SCHOOL LEAVERS TEND TO GO TRAVELLING OR WORK A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE GOING TO UNIVERSITY. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary schools. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Home-schooling is becoming increasingly popular. What do you think the reasons are for this? Do you think home-schooling is more beneficial than attending a private or states school?
Financial education should be included as a mandatory subject in school to prepare students for managing . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is better for students to study from home rather than go to school. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Pressure on the school and university students is incresing and students are pushed to hardwork when they are young.Do you think it is a positive or negative.
In some countries corporal punishment continues to be administered both at home and at school. Many people believe that physical punishment leads to better behaviour. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree?
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
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter,
• describe what you enjoyed about the course
• say how much cooking you've done since the course
• suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
A 14-year-old young who seriously damaged school was made to clean streets as a punishment. Do you think young criminals should be sent to prison or there are alternative forms of punishment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and joining universities. What are the advantages or disadvantages?
Some educationalists think that international exchange visits benefit teenagers at school . To what extent do the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart shows the persentage of Australian boys and girls attending 4 different sport activities after school 2010. summarise the data
LEARNING ENGLISH AT SCHOOL IS OFTEN SEEN AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LEARNING LOCAL LANGUAGES. IF TAUGHT MANY ARE AT RISK OF DYING OUT. IN YOUR OPINION IS IT IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE TO LEARN ENGLISH? SHOULD WE TRY TO ENSURE THE SURVIVAL OF LOCAL LANGUAGES, IF SO, HOW? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVENT EXANPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary school to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?