It is often said that the subjects taught in schools are too academic in orientation and that it would be more useful for children to learn about practical matters such as home management, work and interpersonal skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that schools are no longer necessery because an acquire information on internet? Do you agree or disagree with the given statement. What are the disadvantages of acquire information on internet
Some of today's schools insist that all students have their own laptop computers in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to the students' education of would it be an unnecessary complication?
In some countries, fastfood restaurant and supermarket give money to school to promote their products.do you think this is a positive development or negatively development?
Schools should only offer subjects that are beneficial to student’s future career success. Other subjects, such as music and sports, are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below describes percentages of homeschooled students in Some Country in 1999- 2004. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.
Many people believe that schools should teach children to become good citicens and workers rather than independent individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
Some people believe that children of all ages should have extra responsibilities (for example, helping at home or at work). Others believe that, outside of school, children should be free to enjoy their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many students go traveling or working for a year after graduating from high school and before starting university. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
Some believe that it is best to encourage children to have a healthy diet at school, while others believe that parents should ones to teach children to have a healthy diet. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think that students in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believe that mixed schools provide children with better scoail skills for adult life. Discussboth views and give your opinion.
In some countries, schools are teaching foreign languages for primary school children. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?
A lot of high schools nowadays offer their student’s career orientation by either giving certain universities chances for introduction and advertising or organizing field trips to a few universities. Some think students can benefit from these activities. Others reckon they are pseudo-effective. Which idea do you support? In about 350 words, write an essay on your ideas. Use examples and relevant ideas to support your opinion.
The teaching of information technology has become a standard part of the curriculum in most secondary schools. The same is now happening in primary schools, where children as young as six are learning how to use computers. However, there is a danger that IT skills are being taught at the expense of more basic skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
some people think that single sex schools perform better academically. others, however, beleive that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adults life. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is pent on learning facts and not enough learning practical skills. Do you agree or Disagree?
Some people believe sports at schools should be compulsory, while others think that it is a waste of time. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays some buildings such as offices and school have open space design instead of separate rooms . Why it is so ?Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The plan below show a school in 1985 and the school now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
You are attending part-time classes at a school but will be absent for a few days. Write a letter to your teacher.
In your letter, you should:
•explain why you are taking part-time classes.
•describe the reason for your absence.
•explain how you plan to keep up with the missed lessons.
Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people say History is one of the most important schoool subjects. Othert people think that, in todays world, subjects like Science and technolog are most important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Students perform better in school when they are rewarded rather than punished. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries today parents are able to send their children to single sex school. Some people think that this have disadvantages in later life.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree? Topics Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the number of library books read by boys and girls at Starmouth Schooll from 2006 to the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparion where relevant.
Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries there is a long break from school in the summer months. Some people like this policy but others feel that school should continue throughout the year with no long breaks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think painting and drawings are as important as other subjects, and they should be compulsory in high school education. Do vou agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Many schools today use uniforms for their students. Some people say that this is a great idea. Others meanwhile say that this is not a good idea for the students. Give the advantages and disadvantages of school uniforms.
Some people think that in order to continue improving the quality of high school education, students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others, however, believe that this would result in the loss of discipline for teachers. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for an advice about whether to go to school ir try to get a job. You think he/she skould get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• say why he/she would to enjoy going to college.
•expalin why getting a kob is a good idea for him.
•suggest type of job that would be suitable for him/her.
People argue that team sports should be a part of the school timetable for children rather than individual sports such as swimming or running. Do you agree or disagree?
City planners tend to arrange schools ,homes , shops and other office in specific areas and separate them from each others .do you think the advantages outweight the disadvantages
in many countries’ schools have severe problems with student behavior. What do you think are the cause (problems)of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to learn foreign languages at primary school rather than at secondary school.describe the advantages and disadvantages
Some people say that physical education classes are an important part of a child’s education. Others believe that it is more important to focus on academics during school time. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Once children start school,teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development.To what extent fo you agree or disagree?
Many people think that students who go to university directly from school benefit less and can contribute less to their courses than those who travel or do jobs before they start their university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
in some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. in others, chidren focus on a narow range ofsubjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?
The diagrams below show a school in 1985 and the school now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school using different modes of transport.
Some people think that children should start school at early very early age, but others believe that children should go to school until they are older.Disscuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently did a shon 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
Some educationalists think that a programme of international exchange visits will offer various benefits for teenage school students. Do you think the advantages of it outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think children should do extra-classes after school. Others disagree and say they should play sports outside their school hours. What is your opinion on this? Suggest healthy ways for children to develop.