Ways of looking after young children - Test 8

C1 Advanced · Essay · Cambridge English Advanced 2, Cambridge University Press

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220–260 words in an appropriate style.

You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible.

Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the ways of looking after young children in your notes. You should explain which way is more beneficial and provide reasons to support your opinion.

at home with parents or other family members

in nurseries or pre-schools

with a professional nanny

Children develop best when they spend a lot of time with their family.

It's important for children to learn to get along with other children.

Nannies are trained to deal with all sorts of situations.

Your class has listened to a radio discussion about different ways of looking after young children. You have made the notes below:

Ways of looking after young children:

Some opinions expressed in the discussion:

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