Vocabulary
Translate into English: «ровесник»
peer
Translate into English: «поколение»
generation
Complete with the correct forms of the verb:
Yesterday he (stand up for) his younger brother at school.
Yesterday he stood up his younger brother at school.
Name three adjectives from the vocabulary list that describe your family.
for ex: caring, close-knit, easy-going.
If two brothers are like chalk and cheese, what does that mean about their personalities?
They are completely different from each other.
What is the synonym for the word "nurturing" from your vocabulary list?
caring
Replace “rely on” with a synonym.
You can always rely on your best friend to help you.
You can always count on your best friend to help you.
Correct the mistake: They was playing outside yesterday.
They were playing outside yesterday.
Imagine your friend got a bad mark on a test and he's very upset. If you were in his place, what would you do? Give some advice using vocabulary.
for ex: If I were in your place, I would not let this get to me. I would talk to the teacher to understand my mistakes and try to improve next time.
Which of these does NOT describe a responsible family member?
a) stands up for siblings
b) takes after parents
c) ignores family rules
d) counts on others when needed
c) ignores family rules
A word with the opposite meaning to "uptight"?
easy-going
Correct the mistake:
We need to come on an agreement about the holiday plans.
We need to come to an agreement about the holiday plans.
Make a Present Perfect question: they / ever / come to an agreement?
Have they ever come to an agreement?
Who is your role model (in the family)? Explain why, using at least 2 words/phrases from your active vocabulary.
for ex: My grandfather is my role model because he is the head of the family. He always stands up for everyone and his caring attitude really rubs off on me.
Correct the mistake:
She really takes after with her mother in being ambitious.
She really takes after her mother in being ambitious.
What does “get away with something” mean?
a) avoid punishment
b) start an argument
c) respect someone
d) support someone
a) avoid punishment
What does “rub off on someone” mean?
a) influence someone, often in a positive way
b) punish someone
c) argue with someone
d) ignore someone
a) influence someone, often in a positive way
Correct the mistake:
She read the book for two hours.
She has been reading the book for two hours.
Imagine you became the head of your family for a day. What rules would you introduce?
for ex:
I would make a rule that we have a family game night every week.
or
I would introduce a rule that no one is allowed to use phones during dinner.
Imagine families in 20 years can use technology to monitor each other constantly. Discuss advantages and disadvantages, considering privacy, trust, and upbringing.
for ex:
Advantages: everyone can be safe and supported. Disadvantages: privacy is violated, children may feel abuse, and it might suppress independence.
Families must find a balance and come to an agreement about boundaries.
Correct the mistake:
He stands up for against his younger brother whenever someone blames him.
He stands up for his younger brother whenever someone blames him.
Correct the mistake:
He blamed at his brother for losing the keys.
He blamed his brother for losing the keys.
Rewrite the second clause in Passive Voice:
The family always follows my father’s advice, and last year he gave everyone a new rule to follow.
A new rule was given to everyone by my father last year.
‘Is it better to have strict or easy-going parents?’
Give one advantage and one disadvantage for each type of parent. Use vocabulary!
for ex: Strict parents
Advantage: They help children obey the rules and develop discipline.
Disadvantage: They can be abusive and make children feel stressed, and kids may keep themselves to themselves.
Easy-going parents
Advantage: They help children develop independence and think outside the box
Disadvantage (недостаток): Children may not play by the rules if parents don’t come to an agreement about responsibilities.
Correct the mistake:
My mother has been nurturing and caring and she never helps anyone in the family.
My mother has been nurturing and caring and she always helps anyone in the family.