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THEME 1_EDUCATION
I. Topic
Topic 1: Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful
career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion?
Topic 2: The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. Schools should cut art and
music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information
technology. To what extent do you agree?
Topic 3: Some people think that education people are more valuable than people who have learned
skills through experience. Do you think that educated people are the most valuable for society? What
kind of skills can people learn through experience that can benefit society?
Topic 4: Some people think that a person improves intellectual skills better when doing group activities.
To what extent do you agree? Use specific details and examples to explain your view.
Topic 5: Do you think it is better for students to work before their university study? Why? Use reasons
and specific examples to support your choice.
Topic 6: Some people think that real life skills like cooking, housekeeping and gardening should be
included in the curriculum as compulsory subjects? Do you agree or disagree? Explain your opinion,
using specific reasons and details.
Topic 7: Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and
disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately.
Topic 8: In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing
high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people
who decide to do this.
Topic 9: Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students.
Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views.
Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
Topic 10: In many countries, sports and exercise classes are replaced with the academic subjects. Discuss
the effects of this trend. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
II. Vocabulary
1. Financial support hỗ trợ tài chính
2. Exclusive skills kỹ năng đặc thù
Link 1: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/behavioural-disorders-in-children
Link 2: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/should-i-take-a-gap-year
Link 3: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2019/04/09/how-the-arts-are-being-squeezed-out-
of-schools/?sh=621b05c3aaf4
Link 4: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/ed/09/06/chopping-block-again