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In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g. literature, history), and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g. physics, mathematics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?

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In many academic institutions, gender-based segregation in the selection of academic subjects is a pervasive issue. Girls often gravitate towards arts and humanities courses, such as literature and history, while boys tend to choose science and technology majors like physics, chemistry, engineering and mathematics.
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Despite better access to education, many adults today still can not read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged? What can governments do to help them?

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Education·Equality·Science

In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts while boys like science. What are the reasons for this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed?

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Education·Government·Equality

Despite the increased access to education, a significant number of people cannot read or write. What are the disadvantages and what action should the government take?

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Education·Equality·Mental health

Tuition for healthy children usually has top priority in most countries. However, teaching students with disabilities or mental issues is more difficult and even more important to support and develop. Which viewpoint do you agree with??

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Task 2 · Advantages and disadvantages

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Education·Government·Equality

Despite the increased access to education, a significant number of people cannot read or write. What are the disadvantages? What action should the government take?

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Schools·Education·Equality

Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

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In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g. literature, history), and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g. physics, mathematics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?

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Despite better access to education, many adults today still can not read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged? What can governments do to help them?

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Despite the increased access to education, a significant number of people cannot read or write. What are the disadvantages and what action should the government take?

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Tuition for healthy children usually has top priority in most countries. However, teaching students with disabilities or mental issues is more difficult and even more important to support and develop. Which viewpoint do you agree with??

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Despite the increased access to education, a significant number of people cannot read or write. What are the disadvantages? What action should the government take?

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Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

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