Simon’s ielts writing task 2

partner, or based on which partner earns the most money. 
In my view, the changes described above should be seen as progress. We should be happy to live in 
a society in which men and women have equal opportunities, and in which women are not put under 
pressure to sacrifice their careers. Equally, it seems only fair that men should be free to leave their 
jobs in order to assume childcare responsibilities if this is what they wish to do. Couples should be left 
to make their own decisions about which parental role each partner takes, according to their particular 
circumstances and needs. 
In conclusion, the changing roles of men and women in the family are a result of wider changes in 
society, and I believe that these developments are desirable. 
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Saturday, March 28, 2015 
IELTS Vocabulary: from this week's essay 
Did you write down the good vocabulary from the 
essay
that I shared on Wednesday? Here are the 
'band 7-9' words, collocations and phrases that I used: 
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are increasingly likely to 
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take on the role of househusband 
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breadwinners 
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equal rights movements 
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made great progress 
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gain qualifications 
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pursue a career 
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become socially acceptable 
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the rising cost of living 
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marriage partners 

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starting a family 
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personal preference 
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should be seen as progress 
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equal opportunities 
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put under pressure 
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sacrifice their careers 
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assume childcare responsibilities 
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parental role 
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their particular circumstances and needs 
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wider changes in society 
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these developments are desirable 
Try writing your own full sentences using each vocabulary item above.