Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Nowadays, it is not important for people to have regular family meals.

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It is often considered a disappointment that a family rarely sit together at the dining table and have family meals regularly. However, is it necessarily apity? The answer is negative. As a matter of fact, in today’s society, having regular family meals may not be as important as is thought. 同级比较时后一个被比较的主体的主语可能被“省略”的现象

First, a crucial question needs to be asked: what is the purpose of having regular family meals? Is it the delicious food or the quality time family members could spend together? If the time is the point, why would people have to insist on having meals as the only means to the end? “反问句”中含蓄“虚拟” When there are alternatives, as a matter of fact, betteralternatives that do not require a dining table, ←本段落的中心意义 family meals may no longer be as important as thought.

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At this point, the opponents may immediately rebut the idea of making video calls. Indeed, making video calls is not a proper way, because it is only when a family are physically together that the time is legitimate. “强调（条件）句” In fact, technology does not have to be present in such arrangements. Instead, the traditional ways are however better. For example, shopping with family is good bonding and perhaps a better pleasure. Same as having a meal together, shopping guarantees every family member’s physical presence. 注意逻辑主语和主句主语的一致 Meanwhile, ideas are also exchanged, and feelings are also shared during shopping, and the exchange and sharing may be more vigorous. Unlike a meal, which can be too ceremonious and thus stressful, shopping can be done without muchformality. 注意逻辑主语和主句主语的一致 And the moment that a piece ofgarment is purchased and owned “名词性从句”作“同位语从句” may be moreuplifting than the moment that a dish is eaten.

Another reason is people’s growing independence. ← 本段落的中心意义Nowadays, people, not only adults but also teenagers, are able to live without the care of their parents, spouses or children. Since they can live independently, family’s company is not required. Sometimes, what is thought to be family companionship may be seen as an intrusion to privacy. They do not need listeners or story tellers; instead, they are able to spend time in solitude and enjoy the disturbance-free time. Family meals, either weekday dinners or weekend lunches, which create the opportunity for family to gather, thus do not matter to them.

To sum up, some may adhere to the values that regular family meals are important. “名词性从句”作“同位语从句” They are reasonable but outdated. Although the meaning behind regular family meals should not be abandoned but treasured, the form is redundant. When there are so many alternatives to regular meals, people do not have to be stubborn. 

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