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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Discussion — Family & society
Original practice prompt written in exam style — not a real exam question, and not a prediction.
In some cultures, elderly parents live with their adult children. In others, they live independently or in care homes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Examiner focus: Care quality, autonomy and cost on both sides — cultural respect in the framing.
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