Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

5. Should school be compulsory for all students up to the age of 18?
Yes, definitely. Life's already very challenging for college graduates, because it's hard for them to
find a decent job. So if some teenagers don't even graduate from high school, what kind of future
are they going to have? Studying is a privilege (= a great chance). Young people should stay at
school as long as they can, and learn as much as they can. They have their entire lives to work and
try to make money.
6. Which subjects should all students study at school?
I think that every student should study Chinese, math and history because these are the 3
fundamental subjects at school. In my opinion, these are the most useful, because everyone should
be able to write Chinese well; everyone should be able to make references to Chinese literature and
philosophy. History, especially our Chinese history, is also essential because students can learn about
our cultural heritage. They can better understand their origins and their Chinese identity. In addition,
math is also used in daily life, and it is indispensable (= crucial) for developing a logical way of
thinking, especially when dealing with money. After these 3 subjects, I would select physical
education, because I believe that a healthy body and a healthy mind are closely related; and biology
and English for practical reasons. Biology explains how human bodies work and how other living
things function. English become essential because today's young people will probably travel a lot
when they get older, and everyone around the world now speaks this language.

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A Subject You Enjoyed Studying at Secondary School
Tell me about a subject you enjoyed studying at secondary school.
You should say:
what the subject was and why you liked it
how the teachers taught this subject
how important it has been, or will be, in your life
and say if you are good at this subject.
• History: why
is it useful?
• Chinese history is rich and fascinating.
• My teacher
• The importance ofunderstanding the past = our culture + identity
• Examples + learn from our past mistakes
When I was in high school I really enjoyed studying history. I think history is a very useful and
fascinating subject. First of all, it's very important to understand what happened in the past in order
to analyze today's geographical and political situation.
Chinese history is extremely long, especially if you compare it with American or Australian
history, and there are also a lot of dates to remember and that is a problem for students. But it's
because it is so rich that Chinese history is fascinating.
My history teacher was extremely good. He was very active and enthusiastic; he made the class
very lively and managed to keep our attention throughout the class.
I think it's essential to learn about different dynasties in China in order to enjoy our national
cultural heritage. I love to read about how the Great Wall was built or why Emperor Qin Shi Huang
had the Terra-Cotta Warriors made in Xi'an. It's just incredible and captivating.
Boys usually like to learn about famous battles and wars. I remember my teacher telling us
about the Second World War and the conflict with Japan. I think we can learn many things from the
past, especially about past mistakes we shouldn't commit again.