Some people think that family has the most powerful influence on a child’s development, while others think that other factors such as television, friend, music have the biggest effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people think that the best way of running a small business is to employ family members. What are the advantages and disadvantages of running a family business?
Nowadays, a lot of families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centers provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The nuclear family is well adapted to moving due to its size. Do you think children benefit in any way from moving? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people prefer to live in an extended family where a number of different generations live together. Others prefer to live in a small, nuclear family. List some of the advantages and disadvantages of living in a large, extended family.
Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at the same time.What problems can this situation create?What are the possible solutions?
Organising a big family celebrations such as a wedding can cause problems. What problems can be associated with organising a big family event and what solutions can you suggest?
Some people view giving presents as an important way to show care to family and friends, others think there are more important things that can be done to show care and appreciation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Traditionally, elderly people have lived with and been cared for by younger family members. In modern society, more and more elderly people are living in special homes for the elderly. Why do you think families choose to have their elderly relatives live in special homes away from family? What do you think is the best way for modern families to care for their elderly relatives?
You and your family are living in rented accomodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
. Introduce yourself
. Explain what is wrong with the furniture.
. Say what action you would like the landlord to take
Write at least 150 words
School should teach subjects that are needed for academic success and to pass examination. Practical life skills such as cookery, dressmaking and wood crafting should be taught at home, by family or friends. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career… It is said: “A woman’s place is in the home.” What do you think?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazins for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
-explain why you would like the job
-Give details why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some people prefer to spend more time improving their careers. Others think that it’s more important to spend time with family and friends. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at the same time, but fail to do so. What are the reasons of this failure? What are the possible solutions?
some people think government is responisble for looking after the elderly, others beleive that it should be family members. Who do you think should take responsibilty?
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a
house there. Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and your family
Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
Some people think that all the family members should raise children (e.g., uncle, aunt, and grandparents) rather than only parents. Give your opinion
Your family recently decided to sell their car, and not get anotehr one. Write an email to a friend telling them about living without a car. In your email you should; explain why your family decided to sell the car, describe how you will travel around in the future, say what might be difficult about not having a car.
People today are more concerned with owning material possessions than with developing friendships and family relationships. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Nowadays, many jobs seekers are finding jobs that force them to move far from their family and friends. Is it a positive or negative trend? What can be done about it?
In many parts of the ward people are choosing to live alone instead of living with family or roommates. What problems does this trend cause? What are some possible solutions to this issue?
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program.You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family.In your letter
•introduce yourself
•ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
•tell the family about your arrival date and time
Nowadays many people work from home. Some think it is beneficial, while others think it may distract the family routine. What is your opinion.
Some people say that the fast food industry has made a negative effect on health, the environment, and family eating habits. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons with relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisiment in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look for their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parnets. In your letter
-Explain why you would like the job
-Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
-Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
You are going to have a family party in a private room in a hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel manager and say :
Why you need to use this private room
What you need them to provide for the party
inquire about the price of the food you are ordering.
In many places, people’s lifestyle is changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of those developments outweigh the disadvantages? bring both positive and negative effects
You have just enrolled in a 12 week English class, but have found that
you have a family problem and you will have to return home. Write to
the school. In your letter
Explain what has happened
Request a refund
Ask whether you will be able to return at a later date
The bar chart shows the monthly spending in dollars of a family in the USA on three items in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are travelling next month to stay with a family you do not know as part of a language training course. Write a letter to the family to introduce yourself. In your letter, Say when and how you will be arriving, Tell the family a little about yourself -Ask about the type of food that the family eats.
In recent years, the family structure has changed as well as family roles, what are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative ? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant from your own knowledge or experience.
Young people spend less of their free time with their family nowadays. What are the reasons for this? Are there more negative or positive sides to this trend?
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
social media has compeletly changed the way family and friends communicate with each other. what are the reasons for this? is it a positive or negative development ?
In many parts of the world, people do research for family history. Some people think that finding for the previous generations is a thing to be useful, but others think that it is better to be focus on present and future generations. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people spend a lot of money on hosting birthday parties, family functions, and other celebrations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some people think it would be better if the whole family (uncles, aunts and grandparents) are involved in bringing up children rather than only parents. What is your opinion?
Some parents think that childcare centers provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents are better caregivers for their young children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
We should return to traditional and older values of respect for family and community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay topics: In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
You and your family is moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there .
Write a letter to a property agent . In your letter.
Introduce yourself and your family.
Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find .
Give your preference for the location of the accomodation.
In many parts of the world people do research in family history. Some people believe research on previous generation to be useful while others say that it is better to focus on present and future generation.discuss both views and show your opinion.
Nowadays, it seems that different generations within the family spend less time doing activities together. Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development?
Your family is going to celebrate an occassion and your child needs a day off from school. Write a letter to the head master of the school.
What the occassion is?
Why it is importnat that your child attends the celebration?
How your child is going to make up for the missed lessons.
you and your family are living in a acommodation in English - speaking country. You ae satisfied with the condition of the furniture. Write a letter to landlord.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries student attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university period outweigh the disadvantages.
*ASSIGNMENT* *There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large family.* *What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a small family rather than a large family?*
You work for an international company and need to take
some time off work to celebrate a family event.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● give details of the family event and why it is important you
attend
● say how much time you will need away from the office
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away