We are family

Speaking. Answer the questions.

1. Do you have a big family?

2. Do you get on well with all members of your family?

3. Who do you share your secrets with? Why?

4. Do you spend much time with your family?

2. Vocabulary:family, personality

A) Complete the sentences with a family word from the box.

half sister, mother-in-law, only child, uncle, great-grandmother, brother-in-law, stepfather, couple, great-great-grandfather, cousin

1. Your mother’s brother is your uncle.

2. Your grandmother’s mother is your ________.

3. Your aunt’s son is your __________.

4. A girl who has the same mother as you but a different father is your ____________.

5. Your husband’s (or wife’s) brother is your ______.

6. Two people who are together are a _________.

7. Your husband’s (or wife’s) mother is your _____.

8. Your grandfather’s grandfather is your _______.

9. Your mother’s new husband is your _________.

10. A child who doesn’t have any brothers or sisters is an _________.

B) Write an adjective of personality from the box for each comment. Use the dictionary.

bossy, shy, organized, reliable, patient, sensitive, competitive, sociable, affectionate, lazy

1. I’m going to beat him! ____competitive________

2. Take your time – I can wait. __________________

3. I don’t like working. I prefer to rest. ___________

4. No problem. You can depend on me. ___________

5. I really love seeing my mum and we always give each other a big hug. ______________

6. I have a list of all films we can see, where they are on, and the time they start. ______________

7. Oh, great! A party! I love being with my friends! _____________

8. I don’t want to go to the party. I don’t like meeting new people. _____________

9. I understand how you feel. _______________

10. OK. John, go and buy the food. Maria, tidy the room. ______________