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Some people seek a lot of advice from family and friends when choosing their careers. Others feel that it is better to choose a career more independently. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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When embarking on the path to a career, individuals often grapple with the dilemma of seeking advice from their familial and social circles or deciding their professional course independently. This essay will explore both perspectives.
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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 own opinion.

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Task 2 · Discussion essays

Discussion Essay Task 2

Family·Work·Children

In today’s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents’ absence. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples

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Task 2 · Discussion essays

Discussion Essay Task 2

Family·Work·Children

In today’s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents’ absence. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Task 2 · Advantages and disadvantages

Opinion Essay Task 2

Family·Education·Work

In many countries nowadays, young single people no longer stay with their parents until they are married, but leave to study or work somewhere else. Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?

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Task 2 · Two-part questions

Opinion Essay Task 2

Family·Work·Migration

People in many countries spend more and more time far away from their families. Why does this happen and what effects will it have on them and their families?

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Task 2 · Positive or negative

Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Family·Parenting·Work

These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

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Some people seek a lot of advice from family and friends when choosing their careers. Others feel that it is better to choose a career more independently. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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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 own opinion.

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In today’s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents’ absence. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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In many countries nowadays, young single people no longer stay with their parents until they are married, but leave to study or work somewhere else. Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?

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These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

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