You should spend about
40 minutes on this task.Write about the
following topic:
In some countries in
Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more
practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools
which provide a more general academic education.
What should schools
do to prepare students for the world of work?
Give reason for your
answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.Write at least 250
words.
Model answer:
We live in a changing
world, one that needs adaptable students who are ready to deal with the
challenges of the communications age. However, we must not overlook the fact
that students need to have some practical skills which will also help them in
the future. It is, therefore, the responsibility of schools to provide a
balance between the two.
By the age of 11 or 13,
some children have a vague idea of what they may want to do as a career; on the
other hand, many do not. In my opinion, it is unfair to expect children to
decide whether or not they want to specialize in vocational or academic
training at such a young age. Schools should offer a wide variety of subjects
for children to choose from and not force them onto a path they may later
regret.
The majority of
occupations today require an understanding of the basic academic skills.
Therefore, even if a child does know that they want to follow a career in a
particular trade, institutions that offer practical subjects must include core
subjects such as literacy and arithmetic, as well as computer literacy, as a
part of their curriculum.
In my country, children
do not have to specialize until they reach the age of 76. This means they have
been taught several subjects and can decide what they want to do when they
complete their schooling.
Today there are many
career options for children and they are no longer restricted in their choice
of work. It is the duty of the school to give young learners the chance to
choose their own career options or, at least provide them with the right tools
to truly make it in the modern world.
(290 words)
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