Some people think that the main purpose of schooling is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to begin them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play four different instruments. Zhazira.
Students in schools and universities learn more from their teachers than through other means such as the Internet, libraries, and TV. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however say that cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discuss both side.
In some time countries 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.
Some people believe school children should be given multiple short vacations, while others believe they should get one long vacation. Give advantages of both and express your own point of views.
It is sometimes suggested that primary schoolchildren should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. Do you think that the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The growing the number overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to dealwith the health issues involved. Some people think that the bess way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education school curriculum. To what extentdo you agree or disagree?
Some expert believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages. According to some academicians, it is better to introduce a foreign language in elementary school than in secondary school. I agree with this view.
Some people believe that lessons on becoming a good parent should be included in school curriculum. Others think that it is not essential for students. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Homeschooling has become very popular in recent years. However most people still believe that attending schools is the best way to obtain formal education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling.
Increasing numbers of students are going to university instead of working after high school. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who do this.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents choosing to self-educate their children at home rather than sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
Some educationist think that international exchange visit will benefit teenagers at school. To what extent do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some people think computers and the Internet are more important in child’s education. Others believe that schools and teachers are essential for children to learn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In developing countries, children in rural areas communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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
Families who do not send their children to government-financed schools should not be required to pay taxes that support universal education._ * Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
1.Some people believe that children can learn effectively by watching TV and they should be encouraged to watch TV both at school and at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 on more academic subjects. Discuss both views and give our own opinion.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subject like Sciences and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. other people think that, in today's world, subjects like science and technology are more importhat than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think school should only teach academic subject. Others think school should also teach students how to discriminate between right and wrong. Discuss both view and give you own opinion.
In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that the school promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children?
In many countries, schools have same problems with students’ behaviours. What do you think causes of this. What solutions can you suggest
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. School should cut art and music out of the cirriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information technology. To what extent do you agree?
Because many children are not able to learn foreign language, schools should not force to learn foreign language. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.dicuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people you decided to do this?
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 answer and include relevant examples.
Levels of consumer debt are increasing across the world. To address this, a new subject should be introduced in secondary schools: how to manage personal finances. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people think painting and drawings are important as other subjects. They should be compulsory in high school education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
Some people say that children should go to school as early as possible, while others believe that children shouldn't start to study at school until they are 6 or 7. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music still have a place in today's modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
The chart below shows the different levels of post-school qualifications in Australia and the proportion of men and women who held them in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Schools should teach students about the importance of the environment by setting a good example. do you agree or disagree
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a school uniform?
Some people believe that secondary or high school students should be taught how to use money management as it is an important lifeskill.Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Everyone should stay in school untill they reach the age of 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some students decide early in life to pursue vocational careers that involve cooking or baking. For them, it is better to study their chosen occupations in high school rather than regular subjects To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is argued that getting married before finishing school or getting a job is not a good choice. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents encourage their children to be competitive, for example in sports and classes at school. Other parents think that encouraging competition can be harmful to their children. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
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?
Some people feel that high school students should only learn literature from their own country, while others feel that they should be exposed to literature from around the world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people find it difficult to speak in front of and to present to an audience. It is believed that this skill should be taught in school. Why is this important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
In modern society, many people think primary school should teach science and technology rather than history and geography which are useless and boring. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
some people argue that because the internet make it so easy for children to access facts, schools should not focus on teaching facts. instead they should focus on developing children's skills and potential, and their relationships with other people. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some school leavers go travelling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to University. do you think this has more advantage or disadvantage for their study ?
Band 9: in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school using different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for e.g. working for a charity improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?