There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.
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nowadays are under a lot of pressure to achieve Use synonyms
academical
success in order to get into a good university or secure a Replace the word
academic
well paid
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well-paid
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some people argue that schools need to focus on academic Add a comma
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subjects
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skills
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skills
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subjects
.
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school
should not only be about teaching academic Use synonyms
skills
but a wider range of life Use synonyms
skills
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students
can join society when leaving Use synonyms
school
. Practical Use synonyms
subjects
can help to teach these Use synonyms
skills
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students
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, physical education teaches Linking Words
students
how to work as part of a team and Use synonyms
also
the importance of being healthy. Linking Words
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, if cookery is taught Linking Words
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students
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would
learn a great deal about health and nutrition.
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subjects
are not of equal Use synonyms
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students
. There is the possibility of including more practical Use synonyms
non academic
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non-academic
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skills
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students
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school
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students
. Taking part in Use synonyms
non academic
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non-academic
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like art, music or drama gives Use synonyms
students
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more productive in other areas.
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non academic
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non-academic
subjects
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