Page 83 - Grasp English B2 (Workbook)

8 Taking a Course

Writing

A. Discuss with a partner.
1. Would you change schools if you could? Why/Why not?
2. What things do you like about your school?
3. If you could go to school in another country, where
would you go? Why?

B. Match the type of essay to what it does and the example question.
a) talks about both the reason and result, e.g. Should all schools adopt
Cause essay the Finnish education model?

Effect essay b) talks about the consequences of an event, e.g. How is the Finnish
Cause and effect essay education system better than the Spanish?
c) talks about the reason for something happening, e.g. Why is Finland
known for its education system?

What effect does changing school have on a student?

Although some teenagers may stay in one school for both
their primary and secondary education, others will change
schools as they grow older. In some cases, students go to
a number of schools during their adolescence.

This may sometimes be due to bad behaviour; that is to
say that a teenager may be expelled from one or more
schools. Another reason for adolescents changing school
may be a family situation. For example, a family might
have to move to a new area for work and, in the case
of military families, teenagers will often attend different C. Answer the questions.
schools depending on where their parents are posted.
1. What causes does the writer give for
adolescents changing school?
Changing schools can have a number of positive effects
2. What are the positive effects?
on the student as it enables them to build a larger
3. What are the negative effects?
friendship base. However, at the same time, teenagers
require a degree of stability in their formative years, 4. What is the writer’s opinion on the topic?
and frequent changes may make it difficult for them to
establish lasting friendships. Furthermore, changes in the D. Work with a partner. Discuss the questions.
syllabus each school follows could create gaps in their
1. Why do schools give students homework?
knowledge.
2. What positive and negative effects does
homework have on a student’s:
Overall, I personally believe it is better for teenagers to a) academic success? b) free time?
change schools as little as possible in order to develop
strong relationships with peers and have a consistent E. Now, write your essay (160–190 words) with
education.
the following title.

Should teachers set less homework?

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