Family and children questions

Family questions ask about parenting, ageing populations and how family life is changing. Avoid moralising; explain the cause of the change and its effect.

Useful topic words

upbringing
an ageing population
extended family
childcare
parental responsibility
generation gap
role models
independence

Practice questions in the style of the real exam · updated October 2026

7 questions

Direct questionsFamily and children
Nowadays more people are choosing to live alone than in the past. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
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OpinionFamily and children
Parents are the best teachers for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionFamily and children
Children should be given household chores from an early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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DiscussionFamily and children
Some people think elderly people should live with their families, while others believe care homes are a better option. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Problem / solutionFamily and children
Families today spend less time together than in the past. What are the causes of this, and what can be done to improve the situation?
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Advantages / disadvantagesFamily and children
More people are waiting until their thirties or later to have children. Is this a positive or negative development?
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Direct questionsFamily and children
Children today have less freedom to play outside than children in the past. Why has this changed? How does it affect their development?
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