The charts show school expenditure and the % of students who gained higher education
It is becoming increasingly popular for people to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. Do the advantages of having a gap year outweigh its disadvantages?
Music should not be taught in schools along with other subjects such as computers and science. Do you agree or disagree? Or (How far do you agree with this statement?) (To what extent do you agree with this statement?)
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950. Summarise the informationby selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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, and suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer.
Education, from preschool through university, should be paid for by the government and therefore free to students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say that secondary schools should spend less time on traditional subjects such as history and should spend more time on teaching communication skills and business courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
In some countries young people work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university. What are main advantages and disadvantages?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the salaries of secondary/high school teachers in 2009. Describe the main features of the figure
Unemployment remains the biggest challenge to school-leavers in most countries. How far do you agree with this assessment? What other challenges face young people today? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people suggest that international news should be studied as a subject in secondary school. however, others say that it will be a wastage of valuable school time? discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree ?
Many young people leave school with negative attitudes towards learning. What are the causes? How to encourage people to study?
You live near a public school. The school asked residents to help maintain the school building and playground. Write a letter to the principal.
Explain why would you like to help.
Tell them how you can help.
Let them know when you are available.
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The table chart below illustrates the percentage of school children attend of four groups in secondary school from 2000 to 2009.
Some people believe that unpaid communities service should be a compulsory part of high School programmes (for example working for a charity,improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children).To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays some high-school graduates travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think I school graduate should travel or work for a period of time. Instead of going directly to the study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of birth of Bro. Just give reason for your answer in include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
some people think computer and internet are important in childrens study but others think students can learn effectively in schools with teachers.discuss both views
Some of 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 an advantage to students’ education, or would it be an unnecessary complication?
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)
Some people feel that goverments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary services such as roads and school. Other feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both of view and your own opinion
Some people think secondary school students and high school students should be allowed to choose academic courses leading to university or practical courses leading to careers such as carpenters. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Once children start school, teachers have more influences on their intellectual and social development than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or dissagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe is essential to include physical education classes in the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent on more academics subjects. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foregin language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advanantages of this outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include some relevant examples.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to child's development as other subjects, so it shoube compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some students to take a gap years after graduating high school to work and/or travel . The advantages and disadvantages of this
Some people believe that the best way to improve the health and well-being of schoolchildren is to make physical education compulsory in all schools. Others, however, believe that such a measure is ineffective. Do you agree or disagree?
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g., literature, history), and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g., physics, mathematics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
Many students find it difficult to focus or pay attention at school nowadays. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Others believe the students should spend their whole school da on academics. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Children at secondary school are often taken on visits to museums, zoo and concerts and sometimes even to other countries. What do you think the advantages and disadvantages of such visits are?
It is better for students to study from home rather than go to school. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that schools should put children of different ages together in the same class. What is your opinion about this?
It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is believed that students at schools and universities can learn better via technology rather than with teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991, and 2001. summarize the information and make comparison.
In a recent survey conducted in this country, it was found that up to 20% of twelve year-olds in some schools were showing early signs of nicotine addiction. In the eighteen to twenty year age bracket the percentage was as high as 70%. A large contributing factor to this high level of addiction is attributed to the uncensored TV advertising of cigarettes. For this reason all cigarette advertising should be banned. Discuss.
All parents want the best opportunities for the children. But there are some people who think that school should teach children skills, but others think having a range of subjects is better for children's future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In many countries these days, the number of people continuing their education after school has increased, and the range of courses available at universities and colleges has also increased. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that children can learn effectively by watching TV and they should be encouraged to watch TV both at home and school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? – Disagree -
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to the present time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below show the post-school qualifications held by canadians in the age group 25 to 35 and 45 to 55
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route tosuccessful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straightafter school. Discuss both views.
Nowadays computer education is compulsory for learners in most schools. Do you think it is necessary or will children acquire these skills naturally from their day interaction with technology everywhere? Discuss both and give your opinion.
Some people believe that studying at college or university is important for successful career. Others think that it is better to quit school and find work to gain experiences for a successful professional life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.