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The key answer of exercise 9

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 1f - Writing for the textbook On Screen B1+ - Student's Book with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

Use the plan and your answers from Ex. 8b as well as your own ideas to write your essay.

Answer

Families come in all shapes and sizes. Some people think a nuclear family is the best option but I strongly believe that an extended family has a lot more to offer. To start with, in an extended family you rarely feel lonely. For example, you can spend your free time together instead by yourself. Therefore, you can share your interests and experiences.

Secondly, family members can provide support to each other. For instance, you can help each other with your problems.

On the other hand, in a big family you may need to share a room. As a result, you may lack privacy.

All in all, I believe that although you may want time to yourself sometimes, being part of a large family has many benefits. You will always have someone to support you and you will never feel alone.