Modern Families
Listen to James describing his family situation and answer the questions.
1. What are Rachel? Louise? Richard?
2. What is James opinion of Richard?
3. Who is the eldest child in the house?
4. Why doesn’t James like Louise’s behaviour?
5. What does their mum say when James and Rachel complain about Louise?
6. What happens when they have an argument with Louse?
Discuss what you think James should do about his family situation.
Working mothers
A) How do you think that working mothers who leave their children with other people feel about the situation? Discuss it with your group-mates.
B) Alison and Berth both leave their children at Daisies Day Care Center. Listen to what they say and answer the questions.
1. How many children does each woman have?
2. How long do their children spend at Daisies each week?
3. How does the woman feel about their children being there?
SPEAKING
Give talk on your family. Remember to say who is in your family, what they do, what things you like to do together, who you are close to in your family, and why.
Imagine you are talking to a person from England. Ask him about his family.
Speak about the history of your family. How did your family find itself in Siberia/in the Altai Region?
Every family has some customs and traditions. Speak about the traditions and rules in your family and the household chores you all have.
