A for and against essay by Núria Sans Hermoso

Girls and boys should be taught separately

It seems that nowadays the number of single-sex schools are increasing. Most of them are catholical and they usualy are supported by rights policy. This topic has been a reason of controversy in the world of education. However, there are arguments both for and against it.

One of the main advantatges of the separated school seems to be that firls can develop their habilities and talent more easily, without teh company of men. Another argument in favour of the single-sex schools is that the boys or girls show more effort. Furthermore, some investigations believe that the development of some habilities and the way how boys and girls learn are different. Moreover, pupils are not underpressure because of the sex they are.

On the other hand, those who approve the idea of mixed schools, defend that in this kind of education, students can learn from each other, and then they will be more prepared for a real world were  both sexes live together and cooperate in different situations.

 To sum up, I would say that althought boys and irls have a different learning pace and there are not pressure for the sexy ou are, I feel strongly that girls and boys must be thogether in shools learning together.

                                                                                                                      Núria Sans Hermoso

A for and against essay by Guillem Roset

Boarding schools help students achieve better results in education

A recent study by the University of Cambridge, says that the students that course their studies in Boardings Schools achieve better results that the students from the ordinary schools. However, there are both positive and negative aspects of Boarding School.

One of the main advantatges is that in Boarding Schools, the classes are more relaxed and calm than in ordinary schools because the teachers are more strict with their students. Another argument in favour of Boarding Schools is that the students they have a lot of time to dedicate exclusevily to their studies.

Despite this advantatges, the boarding schools there have also disadvantatges. The main disadvantatge is that the students that atend in it, they can miss their families. Another drawback of boarding schools is that the students don't have the liberty to do what they like. It is well known that some students have experienced unhapinnes or even depression as a consequence of staying in that type of schools. 

To conclude, althought Boarding Schools help students achieve better results, this schools can also be a cause of unhappines because the students don't have any social life and any contact with the real world. 

A for and against essay by Alba Carbonell

Girls and boys should be taught separately

Although it is not as common as it was before, there are still some schools that teach girls and boys separately or even they only accept one gender. In the same way, there are people who think that this has benefits for both parts.

On the one hand, this could indeed have benefits for the students, as it would eliminate the important distraction that implies being all together. People who support this position holds that school should not be a place to find a boyfriend or a girlfriend, but to study. The most appropriate time to socialize with both boys and girls is not the school time. Moreover, there are girls who prefer to socialize with their same gender and vice versa.

On the other hand, both genders can be a good influence on each other, and everyone can learn from these experiences. Students should not get used to being separated because when they face the real world they will discover that reality does not differentiate them –or it should not- and that gender is not a difference important enough to educate kids separately.

In my opinion, students have to be educated together and equally whichever their gender is, because this is not a matter that affects the education of a person.

A for and against essay by Sònia Mir

GIRLS AND BOYS SHOULD BE TAUGHT SEPARATELY

In some schools girls and boys are taught separately. However, there are arguments both and against it.

One of the main advantages of being together is that boys and girls are a good influence on each other because they are very different. Another argument in favor is that it prepares them for the real world. So when they grew up, and they will be adults they will be in a mixed society.

On the other hand, if they are in the same classroom they can easily be distracted. It is due to the fact that they are very young and emotionally changeable. Moreover, boys and girls prefer socializing with their own gender. Thus, girls usually go together in the break time and they spend time talking about boys while boys play some sport.

In conclusion, I would say that although boys and girls can distract themselves, it's better that they are taught together.

A For and Against Essay by Sergi Gibert

Girls and boys should be taught separately

Nowadays the school education is being taught mostly boys and girls together, nevertheless is it correct this educational methodology?

On the on hand, the idea of teaching girls and boys separately can have some advantatges as experimental studies have confirmed that is beneficial for both young people, having better marks and, moreover, improving their study habits avoiding distractions.

On the other hand, there are disadvantages too. Some of them are that girls and boys aren't being prepared for the real world, where both genders live together and they are privated of the good influence on each other.

In my view, I would say that the new way of educating at schools is more favourable than the other one. In spite of the fact that boys and gurls learn differently, they grow up with respect for one another and with positive principles.

For and against essay by Edgar Benet

Advantatges and disadvantatges of using a bike as a means of transport

There’re so many people that tend to go cycling so as to train. However, bikes are less used as a mean of transport.

First of all, when you travel either by car, train or bus, you pollute whereas riding a bike is absolutely eco-friendly. Moreover, it’s so much cheaper since you don’t have to pay any ticket or fuel. You only have to do some exercise which is actually a way of improving your fitness.

On the other hand, it isn’t suitable to get tired wearing a suite and to have an important meeting afterwards. Nevertheless, if you travel a short distance in a city it’s much faster.

To sum up, using a bike it’s a good for the environment and for our health. While there’re a lot of people aware of this fact, the more we keep using it, the better.

A for and against essay by Judith Balcells Solé

 

THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING A BIKE AS A MEANS OF TRANSPORT

Nowadays, there's a lot of people who use a bike as a means of transport. Many people think that using a bike more than the car or the bus is a good idea, but there are opinions both for and against it.

On the one hand, using a bike is environmentally friendly because it doesn't contaminate, so in this way we can reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide and the climate change. Moreover, to ride a bike can help us to increase our health and become fit, because we are doing physical exercice. Furthermore, we can go to the places in a bike with our fiends, family or couple and it can be funnier than going in a car.

On the other hand, the bike is slower than the car and we can feel exhausted if we aren't fit, so we can't go to a far place because it would take many days or weeks to arrive. In addition, only one person can ride a bike, so we have to spend a lot of money to buy a bike for each person, and we can also fall down.

To sum up, I think that using a bike as a means of transport has interesting benefits because we can help our planet and our health, so my opinion is that we should try to use bikes a little more.

A For and Against Essay by Clàudia Cabau

Advantages and disadvantages of using a bike as a means of transport 

Nowadays one of the most usual things in our society is to travell all around the world. We love the holidays, so we can travel every place we want. But in the usual days, days when we have to go to school or to go to work, we use the car, or also the motorbike. And my question is: Do we really need to use these means of transport, or we can use an ecofriendly mean of transport, like a bike?

There are some advantages of changing the car for the bike. The most important, of course, is that the bike don't pollute the environment, and we can't say the same thing about the car or the motorbike. In addition, using the bike is an excelent way to get fit and avoid common problems like obesity or cardiovascular issues.

In spite of these advantages, there are some negative things abouts the bike. It's only useful if we have to go in near places, and it's probably that when we arribe we'll feel tired if we aren't fit enought. Consecuently, the bike can't be used in all the situations. 

To sum up, I belive that the advantages are more important than the disadvantages. We must take care of the environment and using an ecofriendly mean of transport like the bike (when it's possible), is one thing that we can do. 

A For and Against Essay by Aina Camí

Advantages and disavantages of using a bike as a means of transport

    Some people think that using a bike as a means of transport is the best idea. However, there are both arguments for and against it.

   One advantage of moving around by bike, is that you do sport while travelling, which means that is a healthy option. A lot of people have health problems because they always use motorized transports. Another positive aspect, is that it's one of the most environmentally friendly way of travelling, so you don't benefit just yourself but the earth and its pollution. Moreover, if you use a bike, you don't need to waste time waiting for the transport collapses to be dissolved, as you get to squeeze through the cars. So, somehow, it's a quick option.

   On the other hand, and opposing the last argument in favour, if you run out of time, to use a bicycle is definetely not the greatest idea -obviously, a motorized vehicle is faster. Another drawback is that it's not very comfortable, especially if you have to go far from where you are (unless you're very fit or you're used to it). Furthermore, you can't bring heavy stuff with you, otherwise you can't keep yourself balanced on the bike.

   To sum up, I'd say that using a bike as a means of transport is a healthy way of travelling. However, it's not as quick and comfortable as a motorized vehicle.