It’s generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is common practice for some students to take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Many students find it is harder to study at university or college compared to when they were in grade school. Why is this? What are some possible solutions for this problem?
Some people say that television is useful for education, while others say it is useful only for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
While many people go to university for academic study, more people should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumbers. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should aim their best at what they are doing while others believe it is not necessary for them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think governments should care more about elderly while others think they should focus on investing in education for younger people. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Some think they should begin at at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
As parts of education, students should spend a period of time living in another country to learn its language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?