Sample topics and questions

Education
How has education changed in your country in the last ten years?
I am proud to say that the education system in our country has developed remarkably in the last decade and the literacy rate has doubled during this period. Government subsidiary in education soared by 27% and we have many new colleges and universities today than in the past. The most inspiring trend to mention here is that all parents are sending their children to schools and more girls are in education than ever before. Schools have adopted digital classrooms and the education board has updated its curriculum to make lessons more interesting, interactive and useful. Education is no longer a luxury for the poor and the use of technology in education has already begun.

Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl?

Good education is important for both boys and girls. Both should be given equal rights to education. In today’s society, women have proven that they can do tasks and get jobs that only men used to have. Women have shown their competency in various fields such as politics, science, sports and etc. Men on the other have also entered some industries that used to be considered as women’s job such as cooking, housekeeping, fashion and etc. I think both sexes must be given equal opportunities.
How well do you think schools prepare young people for working life?
Schools are considered our second home. This is where we learn almost everything, starting from the basic such as reading and writing. Before we turn into adults, this is the place where we get most of our training. Therefore, schools should also be the avenue to prepare us to enter into another chapter – the working life. Schools must extend its training by educating and guiding the young people to their future career.
Family
In what ways have families in your country changed in recent years?
The roles of husbands and wives have changed in recent years. Both spouses have been more open to perform different roles, such as seizing various job opportunities or being more involved in the household. Another change, I think, is the trend to have less children. Parents nowadays think of having smaller families due to high cost of living and career perspectives.
Should husbands and wives have different roles within the family?
Traditionally, husbands and wives had had clear-cut roles in society. Husbands used work and fulfill financial needs of the family, while women were expected to take care of the house. Changes had occurred over time and both husbands and wives started to take part in each of these roles. I think this change is rather positive. It is not necessary to sharply define each role. I reckon, whatever role family members take, they should always move in the same direction and pursue what is best for the family itself.
What responsibilities do parents have towards their children?
Parents need to take care of their children by providing for their basic necessities and wants. Moreover, parents need to provide emotional and moral support to their children their hard times.
The responsibilities of our parents towards their children are they should love us unconditionally but not to the extent that they are going to protect us even though we hurt someone. They should be our role models and encouraging us and telling the importance of education, communication and strong family ties.