Is homework beneficial? Should kids have homework? Or is homework a waste of time? Today, we are going to look at this debate, practice thinking in English, and learn some useful vocabulary at the same time!

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Vocabulary List

Assignment (n) – a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job

I have a lot of assignments to complete this week

To cater for someone/something (phrasal v) – to provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something

The club caters for children below the age of 10

To memorize (v) – to learn something so that you will remember it exactly

When I was at school, we were required to memorize vocabulary every week

Perspective (n) – a particular way of considering something

He writes from a Marxist perspective

Achievement (n) – the act of achieving something (finishing something successfully) or of achieving things generally

This school has a history of outstanding achievement

Detrimental (adj) – causing harm or damage

These chemicals have a detrimental impact on the environment

Prevalent (adj) – existing very commonly or happening often

That disease is more prevalent among children

Social inequality (n) – the condition of unequal access to the benefits of society

Universities have been accused of increasing social inequality

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168. Should Kids Have Homework? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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