2016年雅思口语精编范文：尊敬的长者

　　1.Do you think we should respect old people?

　　Of course, we need to show more respect for seniors. Most of them have problems dealing with the issue of aging, so they might be sensitive and self-abased. Contempt or vituperation might hurt them to the extent beyond expectation. Also, to respect them sets a good example for our future generation who will in turn care and love us when we grow old.

　　2.Should the family or government look after their elderly?

　　Both family and government should shoulder the responsibility of taking care of the elderly. Family members should do trivial but critical daily routines for their grandparents such as preparing the breakfast and dinner for them and cleaning their room once a week. Additionally, the government should put emphasis on building a sound welfare system in which the old can enjoy medicine and operations at a lower price.

　　3.What are the advantages of living with grandparents?

　　Living with grandparents have several benefits. The most obvious one is that they can teach me how to cope with problems since they have much experience and wisdom. For example, when one gets through the hard time of broken relationships and lost job, listening to the guide of grandparents will let one feel better about life and pull oneself together for a new start.

　　4.Do old people help the young parents to look after their kids?

　　Yes, in China it is often the case that grandparents take the responsibility of taking care of grandchildren while the young parents need to go out and work during the day. Grandparents, compared with daycare staff, will give more attention and love to the young child because they are related by blood. Also, if any emergency occurs, it is faster for grandparents to contact the parents.

　　5.What are the benefits and drawbacks for grandparents to look after their grandchildren?

　　Well, as I have just mentioned, they will give more care compared with others to their grandchildren. But the negative sides cannot be ignored. It is interesting to see that children raised by grandparents are much not as fashionable as those raised by parents. Also, many ideas and values of the older generation might well be out of date and children who are influenced by them might lag behind the times.

　　6.Do you think people should spend time at family reunions?

　　Definitely yes. The time for families to get together is essential for the sense of belongings. The most important and typical family reunion is the one during the Spring Festival. Most of the family members are dispersed in different parts of the world and the family reunion offers an opportunity for them to meet each other and see what happens throughout the year.

　　7.What impacts do old people have on children?

　　Children will become wiser and learn how to stay cool in front of damage. For example, if a child is bullied by his or her peers, he or she will tell the grandparents who will then comfort the wounded heart and figure out solutions with the child together. Also, children will get to accept the fact that people just aren’t good at everything and get to learn the importance of giving up.