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It is often said that education is more important these days than it ever had been. Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not?

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The ability to read and write has always been advantageous for people living in a civilised society. In order to fully interact with others, it is essential that we have the necessary tools for communicating our thoughts and ideas with each other.
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Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language?

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Task 2 · Two-part questions

Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Schools·Education·Language

Some believe children should be taught to give speeches and presentations in school. Why is this? Should this be taught in schools?

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Task 2 · Two-part questions

Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Education·Language·Children

In some educational systems, children are required to study one or more foreign languages. In others, foreign language study is not a requirement. What are the potential benefits of foreign language study? Do you think foreign language study is an important part of education?

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Task 2 · Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Education·Children·Language

Some experts 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 outweigh the disadvantages?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Education·Language·Media

It is believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Language·Culture·Education

In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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It is often said that education is more important these days than it ever had been. Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not?

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Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language?

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Some believe children should be taught to give speeches and presentations in school. Why is this? Should this be taught in schools?

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In some educational systems, children are required to study one or more foreign languages. In others, foreign language study is not a requirement. What are the potential benefits of foreign language study? Do you think foreign language study is an important part of education?

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Some experts 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 outweigh the disadvantages?

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It is believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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