Cover of the textbook Identity A2 to B1

The key answer of exercise 5

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Trending Topics 2 for the textbook Identity A2 to B1 with authors Carla Leonard from Oxford University Press

Question

Read the three opinions about the schools. Do you think they are pros (positive things) or cons (negative things)?

Answer

  • Opinion 1: Cons (negative thing) - Suggests a perceived drawback of homeschooling, stating that students may not learn important social skills.
  • Opinion 2: Pros (positive thing) - Views the four-day school week as beneficial, indicating that students have more time for activities they enjoy.
  • Opinion 3: Cons (negative thing) - Expresses a negative view toward democratic schools, suggesting they may lack seriousness and the necessary discipline and rules.