学校教育类1. Some people believe that university students should not only spend time on academic activities but also participate in other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

学校教育类2. Some children think that some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy are too difficult for them to study at school, so they should be made optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

学校教育类3. Some people believe that secondary school children should study international news as one of their school subjects, while others think that it is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

学校教育类4. Some people think that the government should decide the subject for students to study in university, while others believe that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

学校教育类5. Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have pupils with different abilities study together. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

学校教育类6. Some people think that children should start school as early as possible, while others believe that children should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

学校教育类7. Some people think that children should obey rules and do what the teachers want them to do, while others think controlled children are not prepared for adult life in the future. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

学校教育类8. To improve the quality of education, people think that we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

学校教育类9. Schools should only offer subjects that are beneficial to students’ future career success. Other subjects, such as music and sports, are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

学校教育类10. Distance education delivered over the Internet or television has more advantages than classroom-based education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

学校教育类11. In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most people should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

学校教育类12. In the last century, lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of students, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

学校教育类13. Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to teach children to be a good citizen or worker rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?