This book is also completely self-contained: a clear and accessible key is provided so that you can easily check your answers as you work through the book. In addition, there is a sample answer to accompany each Task 1 and Task 2 question. | Task 2 1 a They are connected by the topic of education. b No they stand alone. The statements are very sweeping and do not clearly support the first one. c You could give reasons like because this would help poorer countries and poorer parts of rich countries develop. Then you could give examples like For example schools in places like . could be sponsored by richer countries. 2 Both statements support the opinion. 3 Students own answers. 4 Possible answers a It is important that universities should make more links with businesses. b There is no doubt that the present young generation knows more than their previous counterparts. c One cannot deny that teaching thinking at school is essential even at primary level. d It is impossible to argue against the fact that more time needs to be devoted to learning music either during or after school hours. 5 Possible answers e Some people believe physical education is a necessary part of the learning process for all pupils. f Some people feel that play is a major part of the learning process for children. g Other people are of the opinion that it is important for children to try to learn another language early in their education. h Yet other people put forward the view that being bored and learning to deal with boredom is a necessary part of the learning process for children. 6 el d 2 c 3 b 4 5g 6 a 7 f 8 h 7 a 3 b 2 cl 8 Possible answers a For example they can learn languages like Japanese or Russian. b A good example is the endless tests given to school children in some countries. c Take for example trips to places of historical interest like The Great Wall of China or Istanbul. d It can for example provide small classes and sometimes even better facilities. e Famous sports stars like footballers could for instance conduct training on a regular basis. 9 Possible answers a Some people are of the opinion that foreign language learning should be compulsory because it helps intellectual development. It can for instance .
