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b) Discuss how you see the family pattern in different cultures in the mid-21st century. Use the phrases suggested below.
· in my opinion/view; to my mind; personally I (don’t) believe that...; it strikes me that...; I feel very strongly that...; I’m convinced that...
· moreover; besides; what is more
· because of; for this reason; due to
· clearly; obviously; needless to say; in particular
· in fact; actually; apparently; at first sight
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25. Render the following article in English. Use the suggested key words and word combinations. 4
| in recent decades single-parent families to call sb by one’s name a decline in the birthrate to improve the economic well-being nuclear family | extended family family ties common interests common activities an automobile drive at the turn of the century weaker family ties | for personal use unwilling to be married research to compromise praise claim to be happy a poll |
