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- Q1
There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.
Some people claim that children to enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at all.
However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school.
Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don't need teacher's support.
On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only given at the weekend when children have more time.
How do we compare the third and the fourth paragraph?
The third paragraph supports that students need homework, but the fourth paragraph does not
Unlike the fourth paragraph, the third paragraph argues that homework is unnecessary
The third paragraph and the fourth paragraph argue that students do not need homework
Both paragraphs argue that homework is necessary for students
120s - Q2
There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.
Some people claim that children to enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at all.
However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school.
Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don't need teacher's support.
On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only given at the weekend when children have more time.
How many reasons are presented by those who are against homework?
1
2
3
4
120s - Q3
There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.
Some people claim that children to enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at all.
However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school.
Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don't need teacher's support.
On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only given at the weekend when children have more time.
"A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at all." (Paragraph 2).
The underlined word is synonymous with ....
Difficult
Terrible
Careless
Unimportant
120s - Q4
There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.
Some people claim that children to enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at all.
However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school.
Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don't need teacher's support.
On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only given at the weekend when children have more time.
What is the writer's suggestion about homework?
Homework should be given at weekend
Student must frequently have homework
Homework is pointless
Student should not be given any homework
120s - Q5
Should performance enhancing drugs be accepted in sports?
The issue of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial. Those who agree to the use of drugs in enhancing performance say that most top players in all sports take drugs to train harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and managers of the big names make sure banned substances are taken at the safest and most efficient levels. The main effect of banning such substances has turned performers and their coaches into liars and cheaters.
On the other hand, some still believe that performance enhancing drugs in sport should be banned. Performance enhancing drugs are not only prohibited because they violate the spirit of sport but because they can damage the health of athletes.
I think the idea of allowing them in sports could lead to a situation whereby sportsmen and women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant flow of new, unregulated substances.
What is the writer’s intention to write the text?
To describe performance enhancing drugs
To influence readers to oppose the issue
To persuade readers to agree with the issue
To expose readers with the issue
120s - Q6
Should performance enhancing drugs be accepted in sports?
The issue of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial. Those who agree to the use of drugs in enhancing performance say that most top players in all sports take drugs to train harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and managers of the big names make sure banned substances are taken at the safest and most efficient levels. The main effect of banning such substances has turned performers and their coaches into liars and cheaters.
On the other hand, some still believe that performance enhancing drugs in sport should be banned. Performance enhancing drugs are not only prohibited because they violate the spirit of sport but because they can damage the health of athletes.
I think the idea of allowing them in sports could lead to a situation whereby sportsmen and women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant flow of new, unregulated substances.
How does the writer feel about the performance enhancing drugs?
Positive
Pessimistic
Negative
Neutral
30s - Q7
Two students were discussing the school's new rule that all students must wear a cap and a tie. One of them showed her annoyance. She said that wearing a cap and a tie was only suitable for a flag rising ceremony. So, she was against the rule.
Contrary to the girl's opinion, the other students was glad with it. The boy said that he didn't mind with the new rule because wearing a cap and a tie will make the students look great and like real educated persons. The first student gave the reasons that they would feel uncomfortable and hot. Moreover, the classrooms were not air conditioned. The second said it wasn't a big problem. He was sure that the students would wear them proudly. They would surely be used to it any way.
The two students are discussing...
Their homework
Their uniform
Their family
Their friends
The facilities in school
30s - Q8
Two students were discussing the school's new rule that all students must wear a cap and a tie. One of them showed her annoyance. She said that wearing a cap and a tie was only suitable for a flag rising ceremony. So, she was against the rule.
Contrary to the girl's opinion, the other students was glad with it. The boy said that he didn't mind with the new rule because wearing a cap and a tie will make the students look great and like real educated persons. The first student gave the reasons that they would feel uncomfortable and hot. Moreover, the classrooms were not air conditioned. The second said it wasn't a big problem. He was sure that the students would wear them proudly. They would surely be used to it any way.
The boy said that he agreed with the new rule in his school. Which statement shows his agreement?
He would not obey the rule
He didn't care about the rule
He was not annoyed
He didn't like wearing a cap and a tie
He didn't mind wearing a cap and a tie
30s - Q9
Two students were discussing the school's new rule that all students must wear a cap and a tie. One of them showed her annoyance. She said that wearing a cap and a tie was only suitable for a flag rising ceremony. So, she was against the rule.
Contrary to the girl's opinion, the other students was glad with it. The boy said that he didn't mind with the new rule because wearing a cap and a tie will make the students look great and like real educated persons. The first student gave the reasons that they would feel uncomfortable and hot. Moreover, the classrooms were not air conditioned. The second said it wasn't a big problem. He was sure that the students would wear them proudly. They would surely be used to it any way.
The boy believed that all students would .....
Follow the new rule
Solve their own problem
Have a high spirit to study
Feel comfortable
Care for their environment
30s - Q10
Two students were discussing the school's new rule that all students must wear a cap and a tie. One of them showed her annoyance. She said that wearing a cap and a tie was only suitable for a flag rising ceremony. So, she was against the rule.
Contrary to the girl's opinion, the other students was glad with it. The boy said that he didn't mind with the new rule because wearing a cap and a tie will make the students look great and like real educated persons. The first student gave the reasons that they would feel uncomfortable and hot. Moreover, the classrooms were not air conditioned. The second said it wasn't a big problem. He was sure that the students would wear them proudly. They would surely be used to it any way.
One of them showed her annoyance. (Paragraph 1). The underlined word has the closest meaning to...
Displeasure
Responsibility
Applause
Response
Agreement
30s - Q11
Two students were discussing the school's new rule that all students must wear a cap and a tie. One of them showed her annoyance. She said that wearing a cap and a tie was only suitable for a flag rising ceremony. So, she was against the rule.
Contrary to the girl's opinion, the other students was glad with it. The boy said that he didn't mind with the new rule because wearing a cap and a tie will make the students look great and like real educated persons. The first student gave the reasons that they would feel uncomfortable and hot. Moreover, the classrooms were not air conditioned. The second said it wasn't a big problem. He was sure that the students would wear them proudly. They would surely be used to it any way.
The communicative purposes of the text is ...
To persuade the readers by presenting arguments
To explain the readers by persuading
To present information and opinions about more than one side of an issue
To analyze something worthy in an issue
To describe that something should or should not be in the case
30s - Q12
What is the main purpose of a discussion text?
To explain how something works
To entrain the readers
To present different points of view on an issue
To tell a person experience
30s - Q13
What are the generic structures of a discussion text?
Thesis, Arguments, Reiteration
General Statement, Explanation, Closing Statement
Orientation, Events, Reorientation
Issue, Arguments for, Arguments against, Conclusion
30s - Q14
Which of the following statements is NOT true about discussion texts?
It includes arguments for and against a topic
It persuades the readers to agree with one side
It presents different perspectives on an issue
It usually ends with a conclusion or recommendation
30s - Q15
Which of the following is an example of a discussion text topic?
Should social media be banned for teenagers?
The benefits of regular exercise
What did I find on my holiday?
How to make a cup of coffee?
30s