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TASK 2

Government should invest in teaching science subjects rather than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress . To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

Task Plan:

Introduction: refer to the essay question; own opinion – science subjects are important, but other subjects are important too.

Paragraph 2: arguments for investing in science education. Students must have a good knowledge of science and recent technological breakthroughs e.g. genetics and medicine. They can then contribute to the development of scientific knowledge

Paragraph 3: other subjects are important. Progress is not economic growth. (1) develop creative talents – study of art, music, literature (2) develop critical skills – study of history, philosophy, languages

Conclusion: investing in science subjects is important, but investing in other subjects is also necessary.

 

Essay:

It is true that investment in science education in schools and universities should be high on the agenda of all governments. However, while this is important, I disagree that this should be the only priority, because it is also important to allocate resources to the teaching of other subjects.

It is clearly essential to provide funding for the study of science subjects. Recent discoveries in science have been applied to bring about changes in such fields as health, food production and, above all, communications. For example, genetics based on the research of biologists is revolutionising the treatment of diseases such as cancer. Therefore, governments must invest heavily in science subjects in order to ensure that the knowledge of science graduates is up-to-date. If this is done, the international scientific community will, for instance, be able to find solutions to pressing environmental challenges facing the world today.

However, government investment in science education must not be at the expense of neglecting other subjects. Progress and development do not mean economic growth. Firstly, schools should encourage students to express themselves through art, literature and music and develop those talents which are a part of our cultural life. Secondly, if it were not for the study of subjects such as history, philosophy and languages, then nobody would be able to see the big picture. Ethical social questions concerning how people might live in harmony with one another in a sustainable way would never be discussed.

In conclusion, it is necessary for governments to invest in science education, but they must also promote the study of other subjects to develop the creativity and critical thinking of students.

Vocabulary from government:

• high on the agenda
  Meaning: something which is among the first things in the list of actions to be taken
  Example: The rehabilitation of prisoners must be high on the agenda of prison authorities everywhere.
• to allocate resources to
  Meaning: to make money and materials available to do something
  Example: If governments allocate more resources to improving public transport, this will reduce the problem of traffic congestion in cities.
• to provide funding for
  Meaning: to give money to enable something to be done
  Example: Providing funding for health care must be a priority of governments.

Vocabulary from technology:

• to apply something to something
  Meaning: to use something or make something work in a particular situation
  Example:The new technology applied to farming has led to a huge reduction in the agricultural workforce.

Vocabulary from the arts:

• to express oneself
  Meaning: to communicate some idea or emotion through speech, writing, painting, music or some other form of art
  Example: Schools should encourage pupils to express themselves through art, music or creative writing in order to stimulate their imagination.

Vocabulary from communication and personality:

• to see the big picture
  Meaning: to understand all the important aspects of a situation
  Example: Students sometimes get confused with so many details to remember, but our history teacher is able to make us see the big picture.
• to live in harmony with one another
  Meaning: to live with others in a way which avoids conflict or disagreement
  Example: The students who share the house are all good friends and they are able to live in harmony with one another.