This IELTS essay question was asked last Saturday in an IELTS Writing test. IELTS Writing Task 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people are very interested in researching their family history. Other people say this is a waste of time and that we should focus instead on the present and future generations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. IELTS Essay Answer | Family history research Genealogy holds much attraction for some people, but others tend to believe that it is preferable to concentrate on the present generations and those of the future. However, it is quite possible that better understanding family events in the past can also help consolidate families both now and in the future, and therefore both views have value. Investigating and exploring family roots in order to create a