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HOW TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR CHILDREN

When observing families, notice how the adults react to their children. Better yet, watch how the parents speak with their children. Do they speak to them? Do they listen to their children, process what’s been said and then speak or react? In determining how (1) … , observation is the key. Go into your memory bank and recall not only how adults treated you, but allow yourself to experience the feelings that followed.

It is when we can put ourselves in the shoes of another person that we can communicate best. Sensitivity opens up awareness. Tone of voice, facial expressions and words we choose all reflect that sensitivity — or insensi- tivity. Nobody wants (2) … or treated as if they are in the way. Oftentimes adults don’t slow down and take the time to think before they put their re- actions into gear. This can lead to saying and doing things that were not intentional.

Suffice it to say that in building strong relationships, parents need to begin when the children are young to chat with them. Ask what are they do- ing, why they chose a certain colour to wear, why they put plaids and polka dot clothing combinations on that day, and how did they feel when… First of all, by doing this at a young age, your child becomes comfortable talking with you. Secondly, they are learning how (3) … , as well as how to think through their choices.

Everyone makes mistakes. When you make one, the last thing you want is for someone to point it out to you and scrutinize your actions. Instead, you want the other person to suggest that they understand it was a mistake and exhibit confidence that they are aware you will do better the next time. This is exactly the same with children. More than anything else, they want (4) … and they hurt more than anything a parent can say or do when they know they let their parents down. Don’t add to the injury. Praise their at- tempts and encourage another try.

Team work is another aspect of building a relationship. Certainly as a family it takes the contribution of all members to get things accomplished. In order for each (5) … , they need to have a role. Even the youngest member can do something like put napkins on the table or carry the plastic mustard container from the refrigerator to the table. Rotate duties so no one person gets stuck with a job that nobody wants to do. Equal opportunity is the name of the game. Create a song that the family can sing as they all work together to tidy the house, prepare for a trip, prepare dinner or clean-up afterward. By making it fun, you’ll get much more interest and energy put into it.

Recognize each family member for their contributions to your family team. Some will do more than others, depending upon age, circumstances and ability, but all should receive equal recognition and praise. This elimi- nates competition (6) … . It also encourages them to support one another.

This strong relationship will carry over into adulthood. Your children will become friends and they will be there for one another to lend a hand, host family gatherings and attend each other’s family activities. Your team will all be winners.

A to communicate

B to get the most praise from the parents

C to feel like a valuable member

D to behave badly

E to build strong relationship with your children

F to please their parents

G to be talked down to

Key: 1 E, 2 G, 3 A, 4 F, 5 C, 6 B.

Lesson 46

WrItIng

Цілі:перевірити рівень умінь учнів з письма.

Procedure

Choose any topic you like and write an essay.

1) Your school magazine has asked you to write an essay about your school life.

Write about:

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y your studies

y your activities after school

y your likes / dislike about school

y people who you admire at school

y the brightest moment in your school life

2) You have seen the following advertisement.

Write an application letter.

SPORT EQUIPMENT SHOP REQUIRES ASSISTANT Saturday assistant required for local sport equipment shop. Job

involves serving customers, as well as providing information on our

products. No experience or knowledge is necessary as full training

is provided. Some interest in sport equipment and sport activities would be an advantage.

Please apply in writing to Sound Bites, 25 High Street.

3) What would the world be like without families?

4) Read the descriptions of some restaurants in Kyiv and write where you would like to go out for eating and why.

AVALON

Delight, coziness and luxury are the feelings that you perceive

when you are getting in Avalon magnificent fish restaurant. In menu

are more then 20 kinds of fish, which are cooking according to your

wish. Restaurant varies with wide choice of shellfish. Skilled som- melier recommends the best wines from France, Italy, Spain, Aus- tralia, New Zealand and Canada.

Address: 3 Leontovycha St.

DIXIELAND

All will be jazz at the Dixieland Restaurant, located not far from

Kiev downtown and hidden in the shade of old poplars. The Dixie-

land has been reckoned as one of the most stylish restaurants of the Ukrainian capital. Like jazz improvisation the sophisticated menu

embraces exotic motifs and the best of classic and new cooking.

Address: 14 / 2 Kyrylo-Mefodyivska St.

GRAND PLAZA

The highly versatile restaurant, that is open 24 hours a day, has

a friendly environment, bursting with genuine Ukrainian hospital-

ity. At the Grand Plaza you would be offered a large and varied menu

including various dishes to suit all tastes. Salads and hors d’oeuvres, soups, meat and fish dishes are mainly of “old good” European cui- sine.

Address: 1 Peremogi Sq.

MIKADO

Japanese cuisine differs greatly both from European cuisine and oriental culinary traditions. The fundamental rule of Japanese cuisine, which is not only techniques, but mainly traditions and art, can be formulated as following: “Do not create, but find and reveal”. It perfectly suits Japanese philosophy, according to which people shouldn’t try to change the world.

Address: 55 Bolshaya Vasilkovskaya St.

additional material

STRANGE RESTAURANT (BY Shel Silverstein)

I said, “I’ll take the T-bone steak” A soft voice mooed, “Oh wow” And I looked up and realized

The waitress was a cow.

I cried, “Mistake — forget the the steak. I’ll take the chicken then”

I heard a cluck — ‘twas just my luck

The busboy was a hen.

I said, “Okay no, fowl today. I’ll have the seafood dish”

Then I saw through the kitchen door

The cook — he was a fish.

I screamed, “Is there anyone workin’ here

Who’s an onion or a beet?

No? You’re sure? Okay then friends, A salad’s what I’ll eat”

They looked at me. “Oh, no”, they said, “The owner is a cabbage head”

UnIt 5. It’S Your PLanEt!

Lesson 47

Do we need MUCh?

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Цілі:формувати лексичні навички й навички вимови; вдосконалювати на-

вички читання й усного мовлення; розвивати мовну здогадку й мовленнєву