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sth. be an arduous process= sth. be a tiring process that requires a great deal
of effort
Attending a university with a toptier reputation often is an arduous but rewarding process.
form the basis of sth. = provide the ideas or actions from which sth. can develop
Traditional ways of teaching form the basis of the lesson.
rely on linear thinking = depend on habits of thought in which one idea follows
directly from another one
The students should not rely on linear thinking habits. Instead, they should think more
innovatively.
standardised test = tests that are designed to give each testtaker the same
questions in the same format
High scores on standardised tests are not necessarily the best indicator of giftedness
Lessons last for a standardised 50 minutes and are always followed by a 10minute break,
which gives the pupils a chance to let off steam.
learn sth. by heart = learn sth. so that you can remember it perfectly
The view of repetitively boring lessons and learning the facts by heart may be unfair and
unjustified.
self-discipline = the ability to make oneself do things when he/she should, even if
he/she does not want to do them
role model = a person whom someone admires and whose behaviour and attitudes
he/she tries to copy
set a good example= encourage or inspire people to do the same thing as one
does
meet someones expectations = be as good as expected
His academic performance failed to meet his parents expectations,
cover a lot of ground = (of subjects or courses) deal with much information and
many facts
Weve covered a lot of ground in this class in the past couple of months
core curriculum = the set of common courses that are required of all students
The core curriculum provides the necessary general education for students, irrespective of their
fields of interest.
extra-curricular activities = activities that are not part of the course that a
student is doing
These extracurricular activities offer students an outlet for creativity and problemsolving,
School uniforms may repress individuality and deny students the freedom of choice.
anti-social behaviour = behaviour that lacks consideration for others and may
cause damage to society
Even though the great majority of students are wellbehaved, there is a small minority that
engage in antisocial behaviour.
adolescence = the period of your life from in which you develop from being a child
into being an adult
A health outlook on life can help students to succeed both academically and socially.
apply oneself = work hard with a great deal of attention for a long time
Im sure you can solve the problem if you apply yourself
put theory into practice = start to use a theory and see if it is effective
The workshop helps students to put theory into practice. They can test their ideas or plans for
practical applications there.
first-hand experience = experience that has been gained by doing sth. yourself
By doing experiments, students acquired firsthand experience with the periodic table of the
chemical elements.
the responsibility for sth. rests with sb. = someones duty is to do sth.
The responsibility for limiting childrens access to violence on TV rests with the parents,
shirk ones responsibilities for sth. = deliberately avoid doing sth. that one
should do
Parents should not shirk their responsibilities for educating their children.
deny sb. the freedom to do sth. = do not give sb. the opportunity or the
power to do sth.
There is no reason to deny students the freedom to choose subjects that interest and motivate
them.
They believe that at the secondary level, all students should take Math and English, but other
subjects can be optional.
distance learning = a flexible form of learning where students can study from
home, work or on the move
Compromise
I. = an agreement between two sides who have different opinions or different needs
II. =risk losing sth. important
1/ All classroom learning is, in fact, a compromise between the different needs of various
students.
take someone under sb. s wing = help someone, especially someone who is
younger and less experienced
burn the midnight oil = work very late into the night
Abigail has to get the report finished by tomorrow so shell be burning the midnight oil tonight.
memorise (or memorize) for memorisations (or proper and objective assessment of
memorizations) ownn sake achievement
There is a huge range of resources available to the modern teacher, and the right selection is
crucial in delivering effective lessons. I agree that there will always be a place for course books
in the school curriculum, despite the many benefits of the Internet.
Firstly, course books (whether conventional or digital) have been developed by pedagogical
experts and designed to be incorporated into a subject syllabus, leading to testing procedures
such as formal examinations or continuous assessment. This means that they are proven to
improve students academic achievement, enhancing their potential for progression to further
or higher education. Furthermore, the use of modern course books allows pupils to coordinate
their studies as part of group work, hopefully making their lessons less teacher-led and more
about autonomous learning. This in itself teaches study skills such as independent research
and synthesising sources, rather than old-fashioned rote-learning. This is where the Internet, in
fact, can play a useful part: to supplement and add to knowledge which the students are
assimilating via their course books. However, it is the role of teachers and school management
generally to ensure that use of the Internet remains a guided learning process, and not an
exercise in data-gathering from Internet sources which may be unreliable or even misleading.
It is true that the Internet can be invaluable for adults (for example in distance learning or self-
study modules) who are able to discriminate between sources and sift information to marshal
their facts. However, this is a mature skill and we should not assume that school age pupils are
ready to do this.
Overall, it appears that course books, with their quality and depth of material, are set to
remain an integral part of the syllabus. The internet can be judged a useful supplement to this,
if used carefully and under supervision.
06.10.14=11.08.13 Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn the children into good
citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this opinion?
2014.04.12 Some say that the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to the society.
Others say that the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both these views
and give your own opinion.
2007.12.08 Many people believe that main aim for university education is help graduates to find better
job, while some people believe that university education has wider benefit for individual and society.
Discuss both view and give your opinion.
10.07.31 Some people believe that university students should pay all the cost of studies because
university education only benefit the students themselves not the society as a whole. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
08.12.13 Some people believe that a country benefits greatly with a high percentage of young people
who go to university, while others argue that it only leads to graduate unemployment. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
07.09.01 = 130309 Some people think that studying in a college or university is the best way for students
to prepare for their future career. But others think they should leave school as soon as possible to
develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
09.09.05 Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others
think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.
11.09.03 The qualities a person needs to become successful in todays world cannot be learned at a
university or any similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
12.02.25 Fulltime university students need to spend a lot of time on study, but it is essential to get
involved in other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
07.10.13 Some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life
experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or
negative development?
050312 It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals
and the wellbeing of societies. What should education consist of to fulfill both these functions?
08.07.05 Nowadays, more university students choose to study some practical subjects (such as
marketing, computer programming, etc.) instead of theoretical subjects (such as economy, math, and
chemistry). Some people suggest that universities should focus on practical subjects, but not theoretical
subjects. What do you agree or not agree?
05.05.28 Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but
some people believe the main function of a university should be to access knowledge for its sake.
Whats your opinion?
07.01.13 Some people think universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills
needed in the workplace in the future. Others think the true function of the university is to give access
to knowledge for its own sake. What do you think are the main functions of a university?
09.10.24 Some people think university education should prepare students for employment. Other
people think university has other functions. Discuss both views and what do you think the function of
university education.