Theme : Social Issue

Topic : Co-curricular activities are a waste of time and money. Do you agree?

Complete the following passage with the phrases given in the box.

Co-curricular activities are activities that are planned for students after school
[1].... Students are required to join at least one uniformed unit and a club.
[2], these activities play an important role in a students
life and are therefore [3]..

First and foremost, co-curricular activities provide [4].....for
students to learn about themselves, other people, the community at large through the various activities organized
such as [5]... For example, when students go on a study tour,
they are given the chance to encounter situations and opportunities in the real world, beyond the school gate.

[6]...., co-curricular activities provide students with a chance to
develop other aspects such as [7]....... Some students are unable to shine in the
classroom but they are superb athletes and musicians. Confined to the demands of their studies, they are unable to
develop their talents and [8]...... Co-curricular activities help these
students to become fulfilled individuals.

Besides that, theses activities provide [9]..... for students. They get a
chance to learn how to lead a team. They learn organisational skills such as
[10]......, all of which the classroom situation may be unable to provide. They
learn discipline and co-operation, tolerance and understanding.

In addition, co-curricular activities provide an outlet for students [11].....
after a hard days work. Students get to play, laugh and release their tension[12]..,
such as quizzes, treasure hunts and various games. As there are many types of clubs and societies, there is almost
something for everyone. For those who do not like outdoor games, they can always join
[13]..... For the active and restless, they can join
[14].... Various competitions and selections are held and some students are
picked to represent their schools.

Co-curricular activities certainly play an important role in a students life. They complement
[15].... These activities reflect the schools commitment to not only intellectual
growth, but to the development of each individuals [16]...... as well. In a nutshell,
a well-planned co-curricular programme helps students become wholesome individuals. Thus, co-curricular
activities are definitely not a waste of time and money.

a) a broadening experience
b) through the various club activities held
c) the activities of the classroom
d) Apart from that
e) In my opinion
f) may be branded as failures
g) to rest and relax
h) the volley ball club or the netball club
i) through clubs, games and uniformed societies
j) not a waste of time and money.
k) planning, budgeting, and problem-solving
l) camping, school trips, games, project work and campaigns
m) a chess club or a cookery club
n) creative, social, and emotional well-being
o) leadership training
p) music, sports and other living skills


Answers:
1) i
2) e
3) j
4) a
5) l
6) d
7) p
8) f
9) o
10) k
11) g
12) b
13) m
14) h
15) c
16) n