Nowadays, people are busy with work and do not have time to spend with family and friends. Why? What are the effects on families and society as a whole?
Traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This has negative effects on family and society. To what extend you agree or disagree?
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. they also can do many things that man 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?
It is common nowadays for each member of family to have their own peace of modern technology. Some people think that this will lead to a break down in the family relationships and communication to what extent do you agree or disagree.
teelevision is dangerous because it destorus family life and any sence of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Schools should teach subjects that are needed for academic success and to pass examinations. Practical life skills such as cookery, dressmaking, and wood crafting should be taught at home, by family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people working from home. Some think it is beneficial to employee, others think it may distract the family routine. What is your opinion?
The following two pie charts show the results of a survey into the popularity of various leisure activities among European adults in 1985 and 1995. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. https://writing9.com/ielts-academic-writing-task-l-topics/pie Leisure activitives of European Adults (1985) talking with family 18% watching TV 32% talking with friends 21% eating out 23% _other 6% Leisure activitives of European Adults (1995) watching TV 30% talking with friends 26% taking with family 7% playing computer games 27% eating out 8% other 2%
People spend too much on family celebrations such as birthdays and weddings. What are the importance of these celebrations? Do you think people really spend too much?
oung 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?
More and more people today are moving away from where their friends and family live. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Small business should avoid recruiting young women who do not have their own family in order to avoid paying maternity leave later on. To what level do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that elderly parents ought to live at senior homes. Other believe that they should live with family members. Do you agree or disagree?
You missed an important family event due to a last-minute commitment.
Write a letter to a family member apologizing and explaining why you couldn't attend."
Today, people are getting greedy and selfish. Some people argue that we should go back the old days and show respect for the family and community, so that we can make the world a better place to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Experts say older people were happier and healteir in the past because they did more excercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas many now suffer from loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions ?
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family thant eating out in restaurants or canteens. do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that family has the most powerful influence on a child’s development; however, others say that influences such as music, other people,... have the greatest influence on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, pets are treated as family members and people spend a lot of money on them. What are the advantages (pros, benefits, positive aspects) and disadvantages (cons, negative aspects, drawbacks) of having a pet?
As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. What are the causes of this trend? Is this a positive or negative development?
ome people say that it is more important to spend time for developing a career. Some people say that it is important to share time with family and friends. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that research into family history is useful, while others claim that the present and future are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents.
Some people think that family is the most powerful influence on a child’s development. However, others say that other influences such as television, friends and celebrities have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In today's world, the pressures of modern life are negatively impacting family life . Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that family life and parents have great influence on children’s development, while others consider that external influence plays a more important role in children’s life. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that elders should be cared at home with family members. Others think that they should be kept at nursing homes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the best way to tj3 a business is within the family. What are the advantages and disadvantages of family run business
These days, people are living into their 90s and beyond. As a result, the is increasing concern about care for elederly. Do you think it is the responsibility of the family to care for their elderly member or government should be held responsible?
Nowadays many mothers take care of the family and don’t go out to work. Some people believe they should be given salaries by the government. 🔸Do you agree or disagree?
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
your local council is considering closing a sports and laser centre that it runs in order to save money. write a letter to the council:
- give details of have you and your friends or family use the centre
- explain why the sports and laser centre is important for the local community
- describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
You work for an international company. You want to attend special family celebration during working hours. You need to take time off work for this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Give details of family celebration.
Tell your manager how much time time off work you need.
Suggest how work can be done while you attend the celebration.
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?
Nowadays, young people communicate with friends and family mostily through social networking sites, rather than other ways of communication like talking on the phone or face to face. Do you think this is a positve or negative development.
You and your family visit the local shopping mall every week. However, it has become more and more difficult to find a parking spot recently. You would like to let the shopping mall manager know about this problem. Describe the problem you are having with the mall’s parking. Explain what you and your family have to do in order to visit the shopping mall now. Provide some suggestions for how the mall manager can solve this problem.
It is better for children if the whole family including aunts, uncles and grandparents are involved in a child’s upbringing, rather than just their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids”. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
in many countries today people in cities either leave alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is it a positive or negative trend?
One of your friends invited you for a meal with his/her family in their home. You enjoyed the meal and had been happy to be introduced to his/her family.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, .thank your friend and say that you enjoyed the meal
• say what else you liked about this visit
• ask your friend to meet you someday at a restaurant
when it comes to research on family history, some people prefer not to dig into the past, instead they just focus on their future. discuss positives and negatives of this approach and include your own opinion.
The bar chart illustrates the proportion ogg leisure need’s expenditure in seven European countries, whereas the pie chart indicates the yearly budget of each family living in the UK for entertaining activities.
IT IS COMMONLY BELIEVE THAT NOWADAYS MAIN FACTOR THAT AFFECT A CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT ARE MEDIA,POP CULTURE AND FRIENDS.A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW IS THAT FAMILY PLAYS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ROLE.DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION
Society is becoming obsessed with material goods like fast cars, designer clothes and flashy jewellery. We have stopped caring about the important things and that is why divorce rates are so high and family bonds are not as strong anymore; our valve system is disintegrating. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at the same time. What problems can this situation cause? What are the possible solutions? Assel
Some people who go to work abroad for a period of time take their family with them. Does it have more advantages than disadvantages for individual and their family?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year-old.
Write a letter to the parent in your letter
Explain why you would like the job
Give details of why you would be suitable person to employ
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Students in school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skill such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork can be learnt well from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it s necessary to involve the whole family into nurturing and upbringing a child, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.