Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

4. What disadvantages do single-sex schools and mixed ones have?
In a single-sex school, I think that girls might get tired of each other. People always say that when
you put too many girls together, they always bicker (= quarrel). In addition, when they get older,
they might be very shy about talking with people of the opposite sex because of their lack of
experience. Boys might think that girls are completely different from them, and they might even

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look down upon women. Girls on the other hand might grow scared of boys, and find it a little
difficult to socialize with them when they grow up.
In a co-ed school, students may tease each other, and talk about sex and grown-up stuff they will
have plenty of time to find out about later in their lives. Girls might try to impress the boys, and the
boys will definitely try to attract the girls' attention too. It's a very difficult question and I am not
sure I can answer it fully.
5. How important is it for schools to offer accommodation to students?
It is not as important as before, because nowadays, there are plenty of schools everywhere, even in
the countryside, and very few establishments are boarding schools. I suppose that in rural areas or
in some private schools where students come from far away because the school is prestigious (= has
good reputation), they need to offer accommodation in a dorm. I believe that boarding schools can
encourage young people to make friends and help each other. I think that these types of school are
great for helping children to develop a sense of independence and responsibility.
6. Do you think it is better to go to a secondary school in a city or in the countryside?
I would without a doubt tell you that, in China, it is much better to go to school in the city, because
teachers are better trained, and the school environment is usually better. The classes are more
competitive, so students learn more. Schools in the city have a better reputation, and they are always
ranked by number depending on the students' results, which means that headmasters put pressure
on teachers for students to succeed on the College Entrance Examination. Teachers also believe they
will have more chances to improve themselves and to get promoted if they work in the city. The
quality of education is definitely better in the city.

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