Task:2
1. Some parents think they should protect students from making mistakes. Some think they should let them make mistakes. What do you think?
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should not let children choose jobs (such as an athlete or an artist) which are difficult to become successful.
3. Your friend doesn’t take the class seriously. Now with the final exams coming, he asks for your help. Yet you also have to prepare for your exams. Under this circumstance, would you prefer to help him with his exam or prepare for your own exam?
4. Some people believe that the library should be a place for students to have meetings and discussions; while others believe that the library is supposed to be a quiet place where students can focus on their study. Which one do you prefer and why?
5. Many people think that students study course materials more effectively by taking exams; while others think that students learn more effectively through doing other activities such as writing paper or completing projects. Which do you think is more effective for students to learn?
6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Good teachers admit they make mistakes or don’t know something.
7. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? It’s easier to teach elementary school kids than college students.
8. Your school plans to set up a study hall for students to take a break and do projects. Do you think this is a good idea or not?
9. Some people believe that we should not discuss about the private activities of the popular people, like movie stars and singers. Do you agree? Why?
10. To teach old people to use the computer in the community, which do you think is better? To find a professional to teach them outside, or to find a student to teach them at home?