Focus 2 Unit 5.1 WS 5A speaking

Would you prefer a shorter school day or a shorter academic year? Why?

What qualities make a good classmate?

If you could add one new subject to the curriculum, what would it be? Why would students enjoy it?

What are the best after-school activities for teenagers? Sports, music, gaming clubs, volunteering, something else?

If your school could start a new after-school club tomorrow, what should it be?

Would you rather be in a mixed-ability class or a class where everyone has a similar level? Why?

Is it better to understand something or to learn it by heart? Are there any subjects where memorising is important?

Should schools have exams at the end of every term? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

If you could completely redesign your school timetable, what would it look like? Which lessons would you add, remove, or move?

What is the most useful subject on the curriculum? Which subject is the least useful?

What makes a class interesting even if the subject isn't your favourite?

Should after-school activities be compulsory for students? Why or why not?

What is the best way to prepare for a test? Studying alone, with classmates, online, or something else?

Should classmates help each other during lessons, or should everyone work independently?

Imagine you are the principal for one week. What would you change about the curriculum, timetable, compulsory subjects, and after-school activities?

Do you think everyone should go to university? Why or why not?

Should students be allowed to choose more of their academic subjects? Which subjects should remain compulsory?

What advice would you ask a university graduate for about the future?

What qualities make a difficult classmate?

If you could spend one day as a university student, what would you like to experience?

Should students be allowed to use AI tools and the internet during lessons? Why or why not?