In many parts of the world there are now more multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
🔶Some people suggest that bringing up children by the whole family including uncles, aunts and grandparents is better, rather than only by parents. 🔸Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party explain why you won't be able to attend the party
give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
In many countries around the world, young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples. (KL)
There is certainly a difference in thoughts, ideas and actions between children, their parents and grandparents. Why do these differences exist? Does it cause problems in your community, in your opinion?
Some people believe that after a child enters school their children will have more influence than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child’s development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In many countries, truancy * is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community? (* truancy = the situation when a child pretends to go to school but in fact goes somewhere else, for example to play unsupervised. The verb is ‘to play truant from school.’)
some people think that parents should teach children how to be good memebers of society. others, however believe that the school is the place to learn this. discuss both these views, and give your opinion.
Some people think parents should not encourage children to do part-time jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
It is better to live away from home during college education than to stay with your parents. Do you agree or disagree?
during a recent palne journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurent .You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurents.
Write a letter to this businessman . In your letter
Remind him when and where you met
tell him what kind of job you are intrested in
say why you think you would be suitable for the job
In modern societies, grandchildren rarely spend time with their grandparents. What do you think are the consequences of it?
Many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe grandparents can take care of their children, while others think t=childcare centres are better. discuss both views and give your opinion?
For school children, teacher have more influence on their intellectual and social development than parents do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that the governments should pay one of the parents of very young children to stay at home to look after their children. what do you think would be advantages and disadvantages of this policy?
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or share a home with friends. Do you agree or disagree with this approach? Give your opinion
Ensuring that children have regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore schools should not waste valuable school time having sports lessons as part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree.
Is it important for children to learn the difference between rights and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to chilldren?
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. In your letter
. explain why you would like the job
. give details of why you will be a suitable person to employ
.say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Write atleast 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses..
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In some countries many parents are interested in home schooling and the trend is gaining popularity. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
PART 2: The values we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our success than the knowledge and the skills we learn at school. To what extend do you agree or disagree
Some parents believe that reading entertainment books is a wastage of time. In their opinion children should only read sureve educational books. Do you agree or disagree. Give reason for your answer and include some relevant examples from your
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are theadvantages and disadvantages for the child having a large number of toys?
In many modern societies, grandchWhat do you think are the consequences of this?ildren rarely spend any quality time with their grandparents.
School teachers are more responsible for social and intellectual development of student than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Some people say children should take their parents advice others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ou will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
– Explain that you have completed your studies
– Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
– Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for
ome parents and teachers think that children's behaviour should be strictly controlled. While some think that children should be free to behave. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The values we gain from our parents and family have more influence over our future success than any skills or knowledge learned in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, many people continue to live with or very near their parents even when they are married and have their own children. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Parents are often over-anxopus to teach their children to speak. If children are ‘slow developers’, parents will often allow psychologists and schols to intervene and give their children speech therapy. Do you think children developat different rates and so should be left to themselves to acquire language skills, or is such intervension justified? Discuss both vies and give your own opinion
In some countries, people these days spend very little time with their children. What are the causes of this? Whom does this affect more, parents or children?
New parents should attend a parenting course to learn how to bring their children well. To what extend do you agree or dis agree.
Nowadays, many families have both parents working some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while other think child care center provide the best care. Discuss both view and give your own 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. In your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employee
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
ielts 8 test 1 : some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is often held that teachers, peers and the media have a significant influence on the life of children. While some people argue that these factors are predominant in shaping a child's future, others believe that parents impact their offspring in more critical ways. This essay will discuss both these points of view and argue in favour of the latter
Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting. Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answers and provide relevant examples and experiences you might have
Some parents believe that a child should not waste time by reading entertainment books, instead they should spend time to read educational books only. What is your opinion about this?
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys?
Some people believe that parents have great influence on children's growth, but others think that influence from the outside plays a more important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Certain parents believe that good parenting means constantly being involved in the lives of their children. While some parents believe it is better for the development of their children if they learn to deal with situations by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills, but others think having a range of subjects is better for a child’s future. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
Some people say that we must send our parents to old age home when they reach 60. However other think that they must be taken care at home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your child is going on a trip to another country for 3 days. School is looking for some parents who can join the trip and you decided to apply for the same. You are interested in going with trip. Write a letter to the head of the school and include:
– Why you want to join the team
– What you can do to assist
– Queries related to the trip.
Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is currently believed that children's behavior and misconduct is due to the lack of strict discipline and punishment applied by parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more fathers are taking a break from their careers so that they can stay home and take care of their children while their wives work. This is better for the family than having both parents work full time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion