As computers are being used more and more in education, there will be soon no role for

teachers in the classroom.

There is no doubt that education and the learning process has changed since the introduction
of computers: The search for information has become easier and amusing, and connectivity has
expedited the data availability. Though experts systems have made computers more intelligent,
they have not yet become a substitute of the human interaction in the learning process. In my
opinion what can be expected is a change of the teachers role, but not their disappearance
from the classroom.

Nobody can argue that the acquisition of knowledge is more fun and easier with computers.
The mere activity of touching and exploring this device constitutes an enjoyable task for a child.
This, accompanied by the relaxing attitude and software interactivity, usually contributes to a
better grasping of new knowledge. At a higher educational level the availability of digital books,
simulators and other academic materials provide the student with an ever accessible source of
information, that otherwise would not be at hand.

But, besides the increasing complexity and behavior of intelligent software, which is usually
embedded in the academic digital material, the need for human interaction in the learning
process will always be present, at least in the foreseeable future. There is the necessity for a
human being to be able to determine what the specifics needs of each individual are. The
expertise of a teacher in how to explain and adapt complex concepts to different individuals
can hardly be mimicked by a computer, no matter how sophisticated its software is.

As computers are becoming a common tool for teaching, teachers should be more aware of
their role as guides in the acquisition of knowledge rather than transmitters of facts. They have
to be open minded to the changes that are taking places, keep updated and serve as problem
solvers in the learning process, thus allowing students to discover the fact for themselves.

To summarize, in my personal view, teachers play and will continue to play an important role in
the classroom, especially at the primary level. No matter how complex computers become,
there will be no replacement for the human interaction, but in the way haw this interaction
takes place.

Apart from many advantages, people think the internet has created some disadvantages too.
To what intent do you agree or disagree?

Ever since the advent of the internet people have wondered whether it is a boon or a curse to
the society. There is no denying the fact that the internet has benefited our society. In my
opinion, it has caused several problems as well.
Over the last decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people who use the
internet. People now shop online; they perform banking transactions on the go. Unfortunately,
there has also been a dramatic increase in cyber-crime. Each year, cybercrime causes losses
amounting to billions of dollars. This has made people wary of online banking.

Social media addiction is another problem. Almost all of us are active on social media these
days. Excessive use of social media is known to cause several psychological problems. Cyber
bullying is also on the rise. Peoples privacy often gets violated on the internet. The internet has
also wreaked havoc with peoples lives. There have been several cases where victims of cyber
bullying committed suicide. Social media has also caused alienation. In addition to this, anti-
social elements sell pirated e-Books, movies and CDs on the internet and cause huge losses to
the industry.

The internet provides limitless access to obscene or violent content. While surfing the web,
children may access them unwittingly. When kids get exposed to inappropriate content, it can
have far reaching negative consequences. Worse still, nowadays terrorist organizations use the
internet to recruit youngsters and propagate their agenda.

To conclude, the internet has both positive and negative aspects. It has benefited our society in
countless ways. It has also caused numerous problems. If we really want to take advantage of
its potential, we should learn to use it more responsibly. In addition, there should be stringent
laws to deal with cybercrime.

The internet has brought about many changes into our day to day life. Nowadays we are
doing things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication much faster. Do these
developments have more advantages than disadvantages?

The internet has transformed peoples lives. It has changed the way we communicate with each
other, transact business and access information. Although the internet has both positive and
negative aspects, I believe that its merits outweigh its demerits.

To begin with, thanks to the internet, people can now contact their friends, family and
colleagues faster and more efficiently than in the past. Most people have internet connection
on their mobile or computer and as a result, they can always stay connected with their near and
dear ones. For example, social networking applications like WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter
allow people to chat and share videos and other important information. Similarly, through
facilities like video conferencing and webinars people from different parts of the world can now
participate in online conferences which eliminate the need to travel to other countries and
cities for attending such programmes.

Additionally, online shopping and banking have saved people a great deal of time and effort.
People today can sit at home and buy their grocery, books or household appliances from online
sites such as Amazon or eBay and their stuff will be delivered at home. Moreover, transferring
and withdrawing money have become very easy today with online facilities offered by most
banks.

On the other hand, a great deal of offensive and obscene content is available on the web and
children have easy access to them. Many antisocial elements and terrorist groups like ISIS
recruit youngsters through the internet. Internet addiction is another problem. Many people
are now addicted to the internet and wasting their time. This can affect their career and
relationships.
In conclusion, the internet has greatly benefited people in different ways. Although it has some
negative aspects it can be handled efficiently by implementing proper laws and regulations and
through parental supervision.

Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer
nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for
helping the poorer nations in such areas.

Todays world has been divided into developing and industrialised countries which the main
difference between them are the amount of money that governments apply in important
sectors such as education, health and commerce. Most of the poorer nations are buried in
debts as a result of their unbalanced finances which are reflect in a failed health care, an
unstructured education system and a weak international trade. This vicious cycle will continue
indefinitely unless wealthier nations show interest in minimizing the worldwide economic
differences, as well as taking more responsibility for assisting less fortunate countries.

Most of the African countries live in sub-human conditions because of the extreme poverty,
upheaval, hunger, disease, unemployment, lack of education and both inexperienced and
corrupt administrations. The devastating consequences of the AIDS epidemic in those countries
could improve if the infected population were to receive free drugs to control the disease, have
access to health professionals and get information on how to prevent its spread. But this can
only be achieved through international help programs in which leaders of the worlds richest
countries donate medicine and also send doctors and nurses to treat and educate those in
need.

Moreover, most of the poor countries rely on selling agricultural products and raw materials to
rich nations and buying industrialized products from them resulting in a huge financial deficit.
Consequently, they borrow a significant amount of money from the World Bank to try to
improve their broken economies, but sometimes the money disappears with no significant
changes and they cannot even pay the interest to the bank. Regarding this issue, last year the
G8, which is comprised of leaders of the eight richest nations, decided to forgive billions of
dollars worth of debt owed by the worlds poorest nations. In addition, they developed
adequate loan programs to financially assist those countries.
In conclusion, leaders of the industrialised countries play an indispensable role in assisting
developing nations in dealing with essential areas such as health, education and trade. Also,
their aid is the key to breaking the vicious cycle, which results in poverty and death.

Alternate answer: Our world is mainly divided into two types of countries developed and
developing (underdeveloped). I opine that while governments of developing countries are
responsible for their citizens, developed countries too can contribute their bit.

To begin with, the world should be considered as a family. Because all the countries share the
same natural resources, problems created by one nation can affect another. For example, if the
developing countries add serious level of pollution to the environment, the resultant global
warming will affect developed countries as well. Hence, if developed nations share technical
know-how and other useful information with developing nations, some global issues can be
effectively tackled.

Furthermore, people who are starving for basic necessities can threaten the peace of the world.
We cannot deny the fact that humans have some basic necessities such as food and shelter and
non-availability of these can lead them to invade the places which are rich and prosperous. This
situation can even culminate in wars. For example, people from some developing countries
always try to enter developed nations in search of a better future. This creates conflicts
between them. We have recently seen problems of refugee camps near France border which is
created by the people affected by Syrian crises. Therefore, if the developed world takes care of
underdeveloped nations, peace can be established.

Moreover, the value of aid that poor nations receive is much higher than its cost for rich
nations. Developed world uses their wealth in luxury and non-basic amenities which are not
necessities. Alternatively, if the same wealth is expended for providing food and education in
developing nations, it will be worthier. For example, countries like USA can cut some spending
on entertainment and deploy it for providing food and education in some countries in Africa.

In conclusion, wealthy nations should consider themselves as care takers and provide maximum
support for basic necessities such as food and education in developing countries.

Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of
university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain
experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views?

In some peoples opinion, obtaining a university degree is the only way to find a good job.
Others, however, believe that start work earlier instead of completing the university education
is better for ones career life. I agree with the previous view to some extent, while as far as I am
concerned, getting a university degree should not be considered as the only way to a good job.
It is evident that having a university degree is the best way to find a satisfactory job. In the
university, people are supposed to work hard on their specific areas for their degree. Therefore,
they are likely to have a better understanding of the knowledge in their area than those who do
not receive any university education. These academic skills will become a firm basis for their
working skills. Furthermore, getting a university degree is usually regarded as a symbol of
intelligence and diligence. For employers, a certificated university degree is a convincing proof
of the competence of the employee. As a result, many top-level corporations prefer to provide
more job opportunities for people with a university background rather than the others.

On the flip side, completing a course of university education is not the only way to guarantee a
good job. There are some examples of people without a university degree making a great
achievement in their working life. Likewise, not all university graduates are able to get
themselves a satisfying job. It is undeniable that people who start career life earlier can gain
more working experience than university students. However, the absence of advanced
education may result in the lack of academic knowledge basis in their working areas, which may
inhibit the development of their career life. Research points out that the percentage of
university graduates getting a good job is much larger than people without a university degree.

To conclude, in most cases, completing the university education and getting a degree is the
easiest but not the only way to a good job. Whether to complete a university course or to start
career life early should depend on individuals.

In todays competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work.
While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel
they lack support because of their parents absence.

Most families find it necessary for both parents to work out of the home to meet demands of
this competitive world. I agree that children in these families enjoy the extra earning; however,
I also believe they miss out on their parents support.

Children, who come from families where both parents work, enjoy a luxurious life; most of their
demands are met; they travel often; have better education opportunities, and are financially
secure. This is because of the extra earning that allows such families to afford the luxuries of
life. For instance, if the fathers salary pays for house expenses, the mothers can be used for
holidays or other luxuries. This is an advantage because when families are financially stable,
there is less stress in the home, bringing about a peaceful environment for children to grow up
in and reducing the possibility of stress related conditions to both parents and children.

On the flip side, working parents do not know how their children spend their time in their
absence. For example, when parents come home from work, they are exhausted and do not
spend time with their children. This is a problem and children may resort to seeking guidance
from friends or television and may be influenced by peer pressure or join gangs, increasing the
rate of school dropouts. A balance between work and family is mandatory for the wellbeing of
children.

In conclusion, a luxurious life is not sufficient; children need their parents guidance and
support as they grow. It is the responsibility of parents to make sure they are aware of the
happenings in their childrens life and guide them accordingly.

In most universities students focus on specialized subjects, however some people believe that
universities should encourage students to study a wide spectrum of subjects. To what extent
you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Nowadays, many universities require students to choose specialised subjects for their studies.
Some people believe that this is a faulty approach. In their opinion, educational institutes
should encourage students to study a variety of subjects. I agree with this view.

Universities should promote all subjects and explain how students can improve their career
prospects by learning various subjects. Not all students are supposed to become doctors or
engineers. The society needs people possessing various skills. There is yet another dimension to
this. When several students learn a particular subject, the demand for that subject will
eventually decrease. For example, if everyone opted for computer science, students
completing that course will find it difficult to get jobs. In such a situation, the demand for other
subjects will increase.

When students learn various subjects instead of focusing on one subject, they will be able to
address the needs of the society. This, in turn, will help the growth of the economy.

On the other hand, if everyone studied the same subject, they all would find job in the same
industry. Any global economic crisis in that sector will ruin their future and affect the growth of
the nation. For example, in India most students prefer to study computer engineering. As a
result, software engineers are a dime a dozen in the country. Many of them are struggling to
find employment because the supply exceeds the demand. Worse still, a crisis in the IT industry
affects all of them and the economy of the nation.

To conclude, the subjects that students learn should not only support their individual growth
but also help the development of the nation. Therefore, universities should promote all
subjects instead of a handful of prestigious subjects.
Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this
happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?

It is true that some criminals commit crimes again after they have been punished. While there
are several reasons for this alarming trend, some effective measures can be taken by
governments to tackle this problem.

There are two main reasons for re-offenders. Firstly, the prison system can make the situation
worse. Criminals put together in prison and they make friends with other offenders. While they
are locked up in prison, they do not have much to do there, and they would exchange
information about what they have done before they came to the prison or they may plan
crimes with other inmates. Secondly, offenders often do not have any other means of earning
money. They are poor, uneducated and lacking skills needed to maintain a job. Also, a criminal
record makes finding a job difficult as people usually avoid hiring people with criminal
background.

To solve this problem, governments should focus on rehabilitation of criminals rather than
punishment. Above all, prisons need vocational training which allows inmates to prepare for life
outside the prison. They can learn practical skills such as computer programming, car
maintenance and graphic design. In this way, they can be hired for a position that requires this
certain knowledge and skills. Community service is another way to reform offenders. Rather
than being locked up in prison with other inmates, offenders can help society and become
useful to their local community, and these activities would eliminate the negative influence that
prisons can have.

In conclusion, it is true the recidivism is one of the problems for any community; it can be
solved by focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment itself.

Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

What other measures do you think might be effective?

Over the last two decades there has been a massive increase in the number of vehicles on the
road. This can be attributed to the increased buying power of people; however, it has also led
to traffic problems and pollution in big cities.

Some people argue that this problem can be solved to a great extent by increasing fuel prices. I
do not agree with this opinion because it can cause a ripple effect.

The decision to increase the price of petrol could make people think twice before using their
personal vehicle. However, the other effects of this price hike should also be analyzed before
taking such a decision. Petrol being the basic requirement for transportation, any hike in the
price of petrol will increase the overall inflation in the country. Moreover it will cause hardship
to daily commuters and school students. This will also result in a skewed supply chain
relationship of petrol as a commodity.

There are other alternatives that the government could explore to curb pollution and traffic.
The government could, for example, decentralize urban areas and develop small cities.
Developing the infrastructure by constructing flyovers and alternate routes is another viable
alternative. Big cities could also try a metro rail network connecting key hubs. In addition to the
above, government could modify school timings to further ease traffic congestion.

To summarize, infrastructure developments could be planned and implemented with the future
vehicle growth in mind. Infrastructure development will also go a long way in improving the
overall economy of the country.