Category: Discuss Both Views

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Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Write at least 250 words.

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SAMPLE ANSWER

Learning is an ongoing process. The one who stops learning is the one who gets old. Some people believe that to learn it is very important to have a teacher, whereas others are of the opinion that one does not requires a teacher to learn something. In my opinion, teacher plays a very important role in learning during early stage, however with time, one can learn  things on his/her own.

Teachers surely play a crucial role in the process of learning. Firstly, a teacher has adequate knowledge to make subjects easier for the students and also teach them in a more effective way. For instance, a particular student might be weak in some subjects but a teacher makes learning the subject more fun and teaching them according to their mental capacity. Even more, some children can learn better in groups. A class proves beneficial for such students as it provides them with the point of view of many others.

On the other hand, with the coming of technology, many universities provide online courses such that students can learn varied topics on their own. This has proved as a boon for those who are too shy to attend classes because of their age or are not able to pay the tuition fee. Even more, learning things by oneself often provides students with more knowledge as compared to one imparted by teachers.

Overall, in my opinion, teachers role in the younger years of learning can never be taken away, however, self learning is a more effective way of learning in the later years of life.

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Some people think that schools should admit students on the basis of their academic abilities, while others are of the opinion that schools must allow students of different cadre to sit together and learn.

Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Write at least 250 words.

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SAMPLE ANSWER

Schools are the learning place for students, a place where they develop new skills and improve on their already existing skills. However, there are opinions that schools must give admissions to students on the basis of their academic accomplishments while some are of the belief that mixed ability classes are more beneficial for development of children. In my opinion, mixed classes are more beneficial then classified classes.

Admittedly, streaming students is more beneficial to students as well as teachers. For teachers, separating students facilitates effective teaching as all the students sitting are on their toes to learn new topics. Even more, students can learn difficult topics and teachers can go ahead with providing in depth knowledge to students.

However, it is mixed classes that the all round development of a child takes place. It is because a mixed class tend to have the best academic student as well as the best football player. Interaction between these two students will help both of them, to improve on a facet that they are weak in. Even more, a streamed class tends to create the feeling in minds of students that they are less or more than others. This feeling in young minds is not a healthy approach in their upbringing.

Overall, streamed classes are beneficial for students who are interested in merely studies and also help teachers to provide effective teaching. However, in my opinion, it is in mixed classes versatile development of a child takes place, helping him/her in later years of life.

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Many children these days spend their time using modern technology instead of reading books. While some people think that it is a positive trend, others believe that it is a problem.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Write at least 250 words.

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Technology has changed the way the world operates, including even the education system. Gone are the days when students read books and interacted with teachers to clear their doubts. In present times, every information is just a click away. Although some people believe that the use of modern technology deteriorates the education, others believe it is a creative method of improving it.

Technology, especially internet, has had a positive impact on people. With the world class universities, such as Harvard and Stanford providing free online courses, many people have started availing them and benefiting through them. For instance, children living in developing or poor nations who don’t have access to better  education can improve their skills using the online courses. Even more, getting an information has become lot more easier. Instead of scribbling through books, one can get the solution of a problem directly and easily.

Although technology has made our lives easier, it also comes with its own issues. The major problem being that students easily lose their focus when studying from internet. Example- a person who is reading something from internet can very easily open facebook and lose focus. Even more, although gaining information from books is time consuming but often students grasp more knowledge as compared to a solving a mere doubt.

Overall, technology has surely made understanding easier and even  opened new doors of learning. However, reading from books makes grasping knowledge more intimating. In my opinion, it is the middle way between technology and the conventional method of books that will help the students.

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Some people believe that individuals must be allowed to make as much noise as they want to, while others are of the opinion that the amount of noise that people make should be strictly restricted. Discuss both views and give your opinion with examples.

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With the change in the way people did their jobs, there has been a considerable shift in how people live. With more and more people taking up tiring day jobs, they are left with only night and tend to party. This has caused a debate on whether there must be a regulation on noise or not. Some people believe that the city should regulate the level of noise in residential area while others say that this measure is too strict for some citizens.

With increasing stress in their work places, some people assert that they have their basic rights to generate noise freely in their places. They argue that after a long tiring day, they only get the night to relax and spend time with their family. If in this time, they do recreational activities like karaoke, or may be party, it only helps them relax. Secondly, everyone does not have the same way of living and trying to fit in a certain norm of lifestyle is too much of a burden.

On the other hand, it is certainly true that people also have the right to deserve peace and quiet when they stay in their houses. For instance, children who have their schools in the morning tend to get disturbed by the noise causing poor performance in the school. Even more, exposure to excessive levels of noise for a long time can cause detrimental effects such as sleep deprivation, depression or healing impairment.

Overall, in my opinion, every one surely has their own rights to generate noise, but we live in a society and therefore city must issue some regulations to limit noise pollution.

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