Why do people collect things? Most of us, at some point in our lives, collect things. The urge to collect a set of particular objects might be transitory or it might become a permanent feature of our lives. What gives us this desire to collect...
Are sportsmanship and gamesmanship just about winning? The word “sportsmanship” can refer to the performance or skill of someone taking part in a sport. For example, you might say, “Bill is very good at rugby and rowing and he might well get into Redford College...
Does football unite or divide people? One of the good things about football is that it is accessible to a great many people, partly because it does not require expensive equipment. All that is needed, besides a ball, is a stretch of ground with two...
What benefits do you think a country will gain from hosting some major international sports event? There are several important international sports events, including the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup, that are held on a regular basis and hosted by specially...
Where should university students stay? Some people go to university in their home town and continue to live at home. However, many students travel to another town or city for their further education and have to find accommodation there. Many universities worldwide provide accommodation for...
Why do people go to college or university People go to college or university for different reasons. Often, these reasons are related to the stage that they are at in their lives. Most people who go to college or university do so straight from school....
Should sex education be made compulsory for all secondary school pupils? It is extremely important that young people should receive informed sex education before they are old enough to become involved in any kind of sexual relationship. This can help to avoid a great many...
Is it better to study alone or in a group? As the date of an examination approaches, some students feel that they will be better equipped to face the common threat if they stay together for as much time as possible. They thus decide to...
Do children get any benefit from attending day care centres? More and more parents send their young children to day care centres these days. The reasons for this are often financial. Some parents require two salaries in order to provide their child or children with...
How does school prepare you for life outside school? There are some people who claim that school does not make any contribution at all towards preparation for life. In order to back up their argument, they often cite people who did badly at school and...
