A current trend in the UK is to encourage school leavers and new graduates to become enterpreneurs and run their own business. In fact, an academy has been established to teach young people how to become enterpreneurs. What factors have contributed to this trend? Discuss, giving examples.
“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 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?”
Government should spend funding on elementary school while other people say that it should be spent on high school. Discuss both perspective and give your opinion
Some people say that computer skills should be added to primary subjects in elementary school such as reading, writing and math. Hor far do you agree or disagree?
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 thebest 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?
bullyin is a big problem in many schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bullying rate among school students has increased dramatically in many cities in Indonesia. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions.
because many children are not able to learn foreign languages, school should not force them to learn foreign languages. do you agree or disagree with this idea?
write a letter to your friend about she winning inter school debate compatition
Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influences. Discuss both the views and give your own opinions
It is common practice for some students to take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel. What do you think are the vadvantages and disadvages of this?
Most schools in Vietnam, nowadays, put more weight on ”teach to the test” lessons rather than experiential lessons so that students can easily enter their dreaming universities with flying colors. Do you think it is a good trend
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other's people think of love, in today's world,Subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your opinion:
If you could make one important change in a school that you attended, what change would you make? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
• explain why you chose to study English at the school
• describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
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? (Education)
Some feel that school uniforms make schools safer for students, create a “level playing field” that reduces socio economic disparities and encourage children to focus on their studies rather that their clothes. Others say school uniforms infringe upon students’ rights to express their individuality, have no positive effect on behavior and academics achievement. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think it is important for children to go to school. Discuss both the advantages of each method and give your own opinion
Some children find some school subjects difficult, so these subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government is responsible for the transportation of children to school. However, others think that it is their parents’ responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that history should be taught to children at school. Others however,believe that there are other subjects that are more relevant to children's lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Schools should take more responsibility for the health of today’s children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important for children’s development as other subjects, so they should be compulsory in high school. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries around the world, there have been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of homeschooling education outweigh the disadvantages?
1.You are a parent and you need information about a school trip your child is going on.
Write a letter to the class teacher. In your letter
• introduce yourself
• explain what information you are looking for
• inform the teacher about any specific needs your child has
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people nad give your opinion.
Many students think school classes are boring and useless. What are the factor leading to this problem? Use specific reasons to support 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.
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in a specific area and separated them each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh disadvantages.
Some of people believe it is better for youngsters to learn a new language at primary school rather than at secondary school. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that arts education (e.g., music, drama, visual arts) is as important as other school subjects, while others think it is less important. Do you agree or disagree with this idea that arts education is as important as other subjects? Give reasons for your answet and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge experience.
in many country traditional customs are being lost. why do you think this is? what can parents and school do to keep traditional customs alive?
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools shoud teach children skills but others think having a range of subject is better for a childrenʼs future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people’s salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bag thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A rise in the use of mobile phones in the classroom by schoolchildren is severely impacting their concentration in class and overall education development. What are the causes of the problem, and what can be done to solve it ?
Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go.
Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
Say why you would like to go on the trip Suggest what you could do to help during the trip Ask other questions about the trip
Some people feel that students should not have to take standardized tests in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Family who sent their children to private school should not be require to pay taxes that support the state education system
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of
Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports
and assignments as quickly as possible.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter, explain:
• who you are and why you are writing
• request these documents
• ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
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 try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how? You should give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge to support your response.
Some expert believe that is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do they advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The map below shows a school in 1985 and the school now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
ISome people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below gives information about the languages that high school students spealc at home in one school district in the USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and malce comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsorty 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?
***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.***
Teachers think that international students exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its advantages overweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar graph below illustrates the use of tobacco products by students of secondary school in the United states?
You live near a public school. The school has asked residents to help with the maintenance of school buildings and play areas. Write a letter to the principal.
In your letter
explain why you would like to help
tell them how you can help
let them know when you are available.
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.