Bedtime Story
Define "generation gap" and give one example from real life.
The difference in values and attitudes between younger and older people. Example: parents don't understand their children's taste in music.
Put the verb in the correct form and explain the rule: My sister ___ (never be) to the circus before last week.
had never been — Past Perfect, because the action happened before another action in the past.
Who is usually the head of the family in a traditional family? Do you agree with this?
The father. (Sample opinion) I think both parents should be equal.
When is Father's Day celebrated in the USA? Add one more fact about it.
Every third Sunday in June. Fact: Some people wear a red rose if their father is living, and a white rose if their father has died.
Riddle. I am a person who raises a child alone. Who am I? Explain your answer.
A single parent. A single parent takes care of a child without the help of a partner.
Give a synonym for "concerned" and use it in a sentence about your family.
Worried, anxious. Example: My parents are concerned about my screen time.
Put the verb in the correct form and explain the contrast: As Claire ___ (dust) the furniture, she broke her mum's vase.
was dusting — Past Continuous, because the action was in progress when another action interrupted it.
Who is "the black sheep of the family"? Give an example from a book or film.
A person who is different from the rest of their family. Example: Harry Potter was the black sheep in the Dursley family.
When is Mother's Day celebrated in Belarus? Compare it with the USA.
In Belarus — on 14 October. In the USA — on the second Sunday in May. Both holidays honour mothers.
Word puzzle. Unscramble the word *C-O-T-S-U-T-A* and use it in a sentence.
Outcast. Example: He felt like an outcast in his own family.
Give an antonym for "to appreciate" and explain the difference in meaning.
To ignore, to neglect. To appreciate means to value something, to ignore means to pay no attention to it.
Put the verbs in the correct form and explain the sequence: By the time we ___ (get) to the theatre, the play ___ (already start).
got / had already started — Past Simple for the later action, Past Perfect for the earlier action.
What values are important in a family? Name three and explain why.
Trust, respect, love. Trust is important because it helps family members feel safe. Respect helps avoid conflicts. Love makes the family strong.
What is Thanksgiving? Tell its story in 2–3 sentences.
Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. It started in 1621 when the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a harvest feast. Today families gather for a big dinner with turkey.
Grammar riddle. I am used when two actions happened in the past, and one happened before the other. What am I? Give an example.
Past Perfect. Example: By the time we arrived, the film had already started.
Complete the collocation and explain it: to develop ___ (trust / rules / boundaries).
To develop trust — to build a relationship where people believe in each other.
Transform into Passive Voice and explain why: President Nixon officially recognised the holiday.
The holiday was officially recognised by President Nixon. Passive Voice is used because the action is more important than the doer.
What is a "generation gap"? Suggest two ways to bridge it.
The problem of misunderstanding between different generations. Ways: communicate more, listen without interrupting, find common interests.
When is St Valentine's Day celebrated? Describe one tradition connected with it.
On 14 February. Tradition: people give cards, flowers and gifts to their loved ones. In some countries, people send anonymous cards.
Culture riddle. I am a holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the USA. What am I? Add one more fact.
Thanksgiving. Fact: Families gather for a big dinner with turkey and pumpkin pie.
Translate into English and explain the meaning: «Он был белой вороной в своей семье».
He was the black sheep of his family. It means he was different from the rest of his family, he didn't fit in.
Find and correct the mistake in the sentence: "When I was coming home, I had seen my mother cooking dinner."
Correct: "When I came home, I saw my mother cooking dinner." — Past Simple is used for completed actions in the past.
Describe one family tradition in your family and explain its importance.
(Sample answer) Every New Year we cook a special dish together. It is important because it brings us together and creates memories.
Compare how Easter is celebrated in Belarus and in the UK. Name two differences.
In Belarus, people go to church, paint eggs and bake Easter cakes (kulich). In the UK, people give chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. Difference 1: food. Difference 2: traditions.
Mystery question. Read the definition and name the word: "To stop yourself from having or expressing a feeling or an emotion." Give an example.
To suppress. Example: She tried to suppress her anger, but she couldn't.