Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying past history can help us better understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people go to university for academic study. More people should be encouraged to take up vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think schools should rewards students who have the best academic results, while others think it’s more important to reward students who achieve other types of success (such as sports, music, and good behaviour). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that public libraries are a place to find information and read books. Others believe that computers replace the function of libraries, so building libraries is a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
With the pressures on today’s young people to succeed Academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects at school (eg: physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on a cademic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?