Nowadays, it seems that different generations within the family spend less time doing activities together. Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development?
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Some people think it is better for children to grow up in the city, while others think that life in the countryside is more suitable. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both places?
It is thought by some that a school teacher’s role is to motivate and inspire students. However, other people believe that a teacher’s primary role is to pass on knowledge. What do you think is the role of a teacher?
Fewer schools are requiring children to learn and improve their hand writing skills. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this trend?
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a negative or positive development?
Some people think that it is beneficial for old people to learn something new while others believe that once a person is past 65 years of age it is too late to learn. What is your opinion?
In some countries, girls and boys are educated in different schools rather than in the same school. What are the advantages and disadvantage of this?
In nearly all science courses at university, there are significantly more male students than female students. What is the reason for this? What could be done to balance out the numbers?
Some people think that schools should invest more money in technology, such as more computers, while others think more money should be spent on teacher. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that parents have the greatest influence on their child’s academic development, while others think that a child’s teacher has more influence. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.