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FROM SIMON:
A quick tip: 
I would call the above question a "2-part question". I would write one main paragraph answering the 
first question (Why might people want to do this?), then a separate main paragraph explaining my 
opinion about whether it is a positive OR negative development. I would choose ONE view for this 
paragraph - it doesn't ask you to explain both the positives and negatives. I would say that it's a 
positive development. 
Posted by: Simon | 
Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 15:05
 
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 
IELTS Writing Task 2: 'family history' topic 
Today I'm attaching a document about the 'family history' question in last week's lesson. Open and 
download it to see some tips and my full essay plan. 
IELTS Writing Task 2: ‘family history’ topic 
In some parts of the world it is becoming popular to research the history of one's own family. 
Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development? 

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Note: 
I would call this a “2-part question”. The task is 
NOT
to write an essay about the positives and 
negatives of researching family history. The task is to explain why people do it, and then give your 
opinion as to whether it is a positive 
OR
negative thing to do. 
Tip: 
Why not do some research on the Internet around the topic of “family history”? Try to find some good 
words and phrases that English speakers use when writing about this topic e.g. family tree, 
ancestors, genealogy, tracing family history, a person’s roots etc.