Some parents believe that students must work hard at school and spend their free time learning their school lessons, while others believe that students need to spend their free time playing and developing other skills. With which opinion do you agree? Use spesific reasons to support your opinion.
Nowadays, sending children to boarding school is becoming increasingly popular. What is the reason? Do you think it is positive development.
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favouring more computer based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this?
Some say that young people should take a break between school and university to go travelling and learn more about the world. Others say that it is better for them to go straight to university from school, and then go travelling when they have finished their studies. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should be encouraged to travel more while at school to broaden thier experience. Others think that not enough time is spent in the classroom learning the basics of a good education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some experts believe that it is better for children to begin leaning a foregin language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing contribute more towards a child's overall development. The school curriculum should provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the school wants the all- round development of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Government money should be used to support children in school for sports rather than to support professional sports and ars that perfrom for the general public. To what extent do you agree ?
Your child’s school has arranged a trip abroad for students. The principal of the school asked some parents to join the trip to help. Write to the school principal and say:
Why do you want to join the journey?
How could you help during the trip?
Ask some questions about the trip.
Some people think it would be a good idea for school to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this option ? Describe the skill a person needs to be a good parent.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their students, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children of having a school uniform?
some believe that students should learn a language very early in school while others think these subjects should be taught later. discuss both side and give your opinion.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in toda's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
In some countries, there have been schemes to encourage older professional people to retrain as school teachers. Do you feel that this is likely to have beneficial effects on education? Support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience.
some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foriegn language at primary school rather than secondary school. do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Increasing health issues in adults can be resolved by inclusion of physical activity in school program. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Students in a school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skills such as cookery, dressmaking, and woodwork can be learned from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instrument in 2005, 2010 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say history is one of the most inmportant school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subject like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
SOME STUDENTS GO DIRECTLY TO UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE AFTER HIGHSCHOOL WHILE OTHERS TAKE A GAP YEAR TO WORK OR TRAVEL. DISCUSS AND SAY WHICH YOU PREFER
The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some says that there are the best people to talkto school students about the dangers of commiting a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome 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 subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.’
Some people think it is 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 believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that the option to start work straight after school it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both view and give your opinion. Chat Conversation End Type a message...
Some people think that dancing is an important subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time.What are positive and negative sides of art at school?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience or knowledge. Write about 180-220 words.
Many students graduate high school and face a decision where to continue their education. Some students choose to study abroad while other students choose to remain in their country. Outline the advantages of studying abroad and give the benefits of studying in your home country.
Some people say school studies are not useful and most important things are learnt outside the school. Do you agree ot disagree? Give your opinions and examples
Some think that children should start school as early as possible, while others believe that they should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some children can learn more efficiently by watching TV. Therefore, children should watch TV regularly both in school and at home? Do you agree or disagree?
The growing number of overweigh people is putting a strain on health system to dealing with the health issues. Some people think that best way to deal with this problem in introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extend 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
In the past, school children usually learnt by listening to their teacher and by studying their books. Nowadays, many school children learn by using technology in the classroom instead. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Many believe that food education should be a mandatory part of the school curriculum. Discuss the reasons for and against this position
Some people think that international news should be a part of the school curriculum. Others, however, think that it is a waste of time because students should focus on local issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
school should stop using books for teching children as they find them boring and use films TV and computer instead. to what extent do you agree with this ?
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?
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 comparisons where relevant.
Some students take one year off between finishing high school and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think the advantages of a ‘gap year’ outweigh the disadvantages? Support your opinion with examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects, while others believe that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss btoh views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that children should be banned from using their phones during the school day. Others believe that children should be allowed to use their phones. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that students should take a gap year after high school to work. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
The plan 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.
some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundent and should not be tought while others believe that it should remain foundtional subject wether or not it is used later in life. discuss both views
You live near a public school. The school asked local residents to help maintain the school building and playground ground. Write a letter to the principal i
The diagram shows the procedure for university entry for high school graduates. Write a report for a university or college lecturer describing the information.
The charts give information about the proportions of boys and girls of a school who achieved high grades (A or B + ) in respective courses. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instrument in 2005, 2010 and 2015.
In some 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 decided to do this. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.