In many countries, truancy* is a worrying problem for both parents and educators.
•What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community?
•* truancy = the situation when a child pretends to go to school but in fact goes somewhere else, for example to play unsupervised. The verb is 'to play truant from school.'
In many countries, truancy* is a worrying problem for both parents and educators.
What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community?
* truancy = the situation when a child pretends to go to school but in fact goes somewhere else, for example to play unsupervised. The verb is 'to play truant from school.'
Some people believe in the proverb that where there is a will, there is a way. They think that if the desire is strong enough, they can achieve anything.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this belief?
Electric mobility devices such as scooters, rollers, segways and hoverboards are becoming very popular tools for commuting in the city. Discuss advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.