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

teachers in the classroom.

There have been immense advances in technology in most aspects of people’s lives, especially in
the field of education. Nowadays, an increasing number of students rely on computers for
research and to produce a perfect paper for school purposes. Others have decided to leave the
original way of learning and to get knowledge through online schools. These changes in the
learning process have brought a special concern regarding the possible decrease of importance of
teachers in the classroom.

Some people believe the role of teachers started to fade because computers have been helping
some students to progress in their studies quicker compared to studies in an original classroom.
For example, in the same classroom, students have different intellectual capacities, thus some
would be tied to a slow advance in their studies because of others’ incapability of understanding.
In this way, pupils could progress in their acquisition of knowledge at their own pace using
computers instead of learning from teachers.

However, the presence of a teacher is essential for students because the human contact influences
them in positive ways. Firstly, students realize that they are not dealing with a machine but with
a human being who deserves attention and respect. They also learn the importance of studying in
a group and respect for other students, which helps them improve their social skills.

Moreover, teachers are required in the learning process because they acknowledge some
students’ deficiencies and help them to solve their problems by repeating the same explanation,
giving extra exercises or even suggesting a private tutor. Hence, students can have a better
chance of avoiding a failure in a subject.

In conclusion, the role for teachers in the learning process is still very important and it will
continue to be such in the future because no machine can replace the human interaction and its
consequences.
Financial education should be a mandatory component of the school program. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is an obvious fact that financial aspects are a major part of the daily life, as an adult and even
as a young individual. Each and every one of us has to make financial decisions concerning
recreation, health, education and more. The question is whether to start with financial education
as part of school program or to postpone it for a later stage in life.

To begin with, being able to understand the value of money, the way the economic system works
and to interpret financial news and its implications is a virtue. Without this virtue, an individual,
even a young one, might suffer to some extent. For example, a child who doesn’t understand the
concept of money might find it more difficult to accept choosing only one present out of more
possible ones.

In addition, many adults are lacking capability of financial analysis. Quite often, the reason can
be the lack of sound foundations or insecurity when it comes to financial terms and concepts.
Starting from an early age, building a strong background, can very likely prevent such situation.

However, financial education necessarily involves quantifying and setting prices and value for
services and goods. It can easily turn young people into cynical human beings who lack emotion.
Furthermore, a tendency to self-concentration and egoism might rise when one starts measuring
everything from a profit-making perspective.

In conclusion, financial education has both pros and cons. In my opinion, the advantages are
more significant than the disadvantages, making financial education an advisable component of
the school program. The disadvantages should be thought of as a certain price that young people
have to pay due to the characteristics of the world that we live in.
Even though globalization affects the world’s economies in a very positive way, its negative
side should not be forgotten. Discuss.

Globalization is such a commonly used term in the twentieth century. It simply means that the
world has become integrated economically, socially, politically and culturally through the
advances of technology, transportation and communication. It is undeniable that globalization
has resulted in both positive and negative effects which must be addressed accordingly.

To begin with, globalization has contributed to the world’s economies in many beneficial ways.
The advances in science and technology have allowed businesses to easily cross over territorial
boundary lines. Consequently, companies tend to become more productive and competitive
thereby raising the quality of goods, services and the world’s living standard.

Secondly, several companies from the more developed countries have already ventured to
establish foreign operations or branches to take advantage of the low cost of labor in the poorer
countries. This kind of business activity will provide more influx of cash or investment funds
into the less developed countries.

However, one cannot deny the negative effects which were derived from globalization. One
crucial social aspect is the risk and danger of epidemic diseases which can easily be spread as the
transportation becomes easier and faster in today’s advanced society. This is evidenced in the
recent birds flu disease which has infected most Asian countries over a short period of time.

As large corporations invest or take over many offshore businesses, a modern form of
colonization will also evolve which may pose certain power pressure on the local governments of
the less developed countries. Unemployment rates in the more developed regions such as Europe
may also escalate as corporations choose to outsource to the cheaper work force from Asian
countries.

In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that globalization is inevitable and we must urge
individuals, companies and governments to use a more balanced approach by taking the
appropriate steps to deal with matters relating to the financial or economical gains verses the
social, political or ecological concerns of the world.

This essay is too long, 318 words instead of 250-265. Otherwise (except for some minor
grammatical errors) it is a very nice work. It covers the task, has the right structure, the
paragraphs are coherent and are logically connected by elegantly used linking words, the
structure of sentences is fine and so is your vocabulary. Seems worthy of Band 7.5 or 8.
In some countries children have very strict rules of behavior, in other countries they are
allowed to do almost anything they like. To what extent should children have to follow
rules?

The extent to which children have to follow rules is in itself a very complex issue, since children
across the world grow up in very different cultures. In India, for example, children are expected
to be very submissive to their parents as well as other adults around them. This, however, is not
the case with the Western countries of the world where children follow the motto ‘Thou shalt do
what thou wilt’ as promoted by celebrities and rock stars. I believe that following strict rules has
both advantages and serious drawbacks as discussed below.

Firstly, strict rules of behavior create responsible and respectful children who in turn mature into
respectful adults. This forms a stable society which is virtually free from negative trends such as
prostitution and drug abuse. Secondly, if children do not follow strict rules of behavior, they may
get out of hand and become work-shy and indolent. This may then create a burden on the society
since the government has to find ways to cater for these social ills.

However, forcing children to follow strict rules of behavior doesn’t always yield positive results
as discussed above, most of the time it backfires and works against society. For example,
teenagers are more likely to do the opposite of what they’re told to do simply because they want
to be independent. Children should also have rights to exercise their free will and develop their
own pattern of behaviors. Imposing strict rules may simply destroy the individuality of children.

At the end of the day, it is clear that children should be guided by rules, but these rules should
not be imposed on them because as human beings, they need to have room to develop their own
traits of character and adopt a behavioral pattern of their own.

This essay is too long (309 words instead of advised 250-265). Otherwise this work is a very
good one; it covers the task, your position is clear, the ideas are well-organized, expressed,
explained and supported. The sentences show a wide range of language structures, cohesive
devices and your grammar is fine. Overall, this seems to be a band 7.5 or higher essay.
Even though globalization affects the world’s economies in a positive way, its negative side
should not be forgotten. Discuss.

In the present age, globalization is playing an increasingly important role in our lives. But in the
meantime whether it is a blessing or a curse has sparked a heated debate. Some people argue that
globalization has a fundamentally beneficial influence on our lives, while many others contend
that it has a detrimental effect as well.

A convincing argument can be made about globalization not only playing a pivotal role in the
development of technology and economy, but also promoting the cultural exchange between
different countries. To start with, it is the globalization that impelled many corporations to
become international groups, thereby making a contribution to the local technology and
employment. Specifically, when a multinational group establishes a factory in a developing
country, the new equipment, the new management skills and the job vacancies are all in the best
interest of the local society. Moreover, people worldwide can get to know each other better
through globalization. It is easy to see that more and more Hollywood blockbusters show
cultures different from American, some recent examples are ‘Kungfu Panda’ and ‘The Mummy’.

Admittedly, the profit driven side of globalization has severely affected young people. Today, in
the metropolises in different countries, it is very common to see teenagers wearing NIKE T-
shirts and Adidas footwear, playing Hip-Hop music on Apple iPods and eating at KFC. The
culture that took a thousand years to form just seems similar in these cities; it seems as though
you can only distinguish them by their language. Meanwhile, in some developing countries,
sweat workshops are always a concerning issue. For instance, reports show that some teenagers
employed by NIKE’s contractors work in smelly factories over 14 hours a day, but are only paid
fifty cents per hour.

To sum up, I would concede that globalization does come with some adverse effects. Despite
that fact, benefits created by it far outweigh the disadvantages. Overall, I am convinced that we
should further promote globalization and meanwhile the local government should take measures
to combat culture assimilation and sweat workshops.
Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and
other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary
for individuals and the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Throwing parties can be expensive. While some people do not find these fancy parties worth
what they cost, others believe parties are important to both individuals and the society.

People choose to throw parties for a number of reasons. For starters, parties can make better
teams. Project kick-off parties are good opportunities to break the ice and help team members to
know each other better. Victory parties create a sense of success and belongingness. Companies
do not see parties as waste of money and allocate budget to support such events. Moreover,
parties often leave good memories. From our own experiences, we all have happy memories of
our birthday parties when we were little. Every family has great photos which were taken on
family parties in their album. In addition, contrary to what some people believe that spending on
parties is a waste of social resources, parties actually create value, either by employing people in
the party planning business or by offering people better party experiences.

The popularity of parties, however, causes some tension in the society. Parties are hard on
introverted people who find themselves uncomfortable in parties. This is a clinic symptom which
psychologists call “social anxiety disorder”. There are other ways to celebrate important events
that may have greater value for their cost. For instance, companies could send out gifts after
successful projects and parents could take their children on family trips to celebrate birthdays.

In my opinion, while a party is a form of social event that brings many benefits to individuals
and the society, other choices should also be considered, either to cut spending or to relieve the
stress of those who are not fond of parties.

This is a very good essay. Other than minor inaccuracies there are no problems (mouse over
the words underlined in blue shows corrections). Seems to be worth IELTS Band 8.