Module 2 Ideas and viewpoints
Unit 3 Family life
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Reading
Family life in cities
Paula interviewed two teenagers for a programme on family life. She asked them some questions. Here are their answers.
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Emily (aged 15)
1 Well, there are just three of us: my mum, my dad and me.
2 Have I got many possessions? Yes, I've got a lot of things: a big TV, a new computer and a mobile phone.
3 No, I'm not expected to do the housework.
4 We go out for dinner together sometimes, but my dad is often abroad on business, and my mum works too. We usually just do our own personal things.
5 No, they don't usually set rules for me, and since I'm a good daughter, they never punish me.
6 Well, I like our new flat. It's much bigger than our last one. But I feel
lonely when my parents are away from home.
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Jerry (aged 14)
1 My mum, dad, grandma and my sister Rosie. Although it sometimes feels crowded in our little flat, we don't mind.
2 No, I haven't got many possessions. I have no interest in things like fashionable clothes. New fashions soon go out of date, don't they? That's what my grandma says.
3 Yes, I help with the housework. I wash the dishes and even iron my own shirts. My grandma says young people should learn to look after themselves.
4 Yes, we like doing things together. We eat meals together every day, and my family always come to school events.
5 Yes, I suppose they set some rules for me. For example, unless I finish all my homework, I can't watch TV, and I can't go out with my friends either.
6 I love all my family very much. We have a close relationship, and we always support each other.
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Listening
Family members
Listen to two short conversations between family members. Then circle the correct answers to the questions you hear.
Listening
Number 1
Girl: What's that, Dad?
Dad: It's our family tree. Look! There are your mother's parents—Wendy and Kevin. And here are my parents—Anthony and Karen.
Girl: You and Mum are below them.
Dad: That's right. Here's Mum and your aunt Susan. And this is my brother Peter and me.
Girl: And I'm at the bottom of the tree!
Dad: Yes, there you are. Your brother is next to you.
Girl: I see.
Question: What's the name of the girl's uncle?
Number 2
Boy: Mum, when are you and Dad going to see our school play?
Mum: Let me see the times. Hmm. I can't make it on Thursday, because I'm going to work late.
Boy: And don't forget that we're going to take a trip to Beijing on Sunday.
Mum: I know. Sunday is no good either. Dad plays tennis on Friday, so we can only see the play on the next day. By the way, let's go to the earlier show. Then we can come home early.
Boy: OK. I'll get the tickets for you and Dad tomorrow.
Question: Which show will the boy's parents see?
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a Kevin.
b Anthony.
c Peter.
d Gary.
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SUNTOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: SCHOOL PLAY
All parents are invited to come and see The Wrong Trousers, our English-language play. Tickets cost ¥10 each.
Times
Thursday 7 p.m.
Friday 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Saturday 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday 7 p.m.
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a The one at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
b The one at 8 p.m. on Friday.
c The one at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
d The one at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
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Speaking
A Talk time
Offering, accepting and refusing help
A1 Joyce is doing some housework at home. Tony offers to help. Practise their conversation in pairs.
Tony: Hello Joyce, you look busy. Anything I can do to help?
Joyce: Thanks, but I'm all right.
Tony: Come on. Let me give you a hand.
Joyce: No, thanks. I can manage.
Tony: If you want, I could wash the dishes.
Joyce: Wash the dishes? Oh, that would be good. Thanks a lot.
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