Speaking A
Work with a partner and answer these questions. • Do you come from a big family? • What do you enjoy doing with your family in your free time? • Can you think of something interesting about a member of your family? Tell your partner.
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C
Look at these words and the photos in C. Write 1 (photo 1), 2 (photo 2) and B (both photos) in the boxes below. a baby
f grey hair
b grandparents
g summer clothing
c parents
h outdoors
d children
i indoors
e friendly
j relaxed
Useful Expre ionss Talking about people He/She/It/They look(s) like … He/She/It/They appear(s)/seem(s) to be + -ing I (don’t) think/believe/imagine he/she/it/they … He/She/It is wearing/looking at/playing/sitting/having … He/She/It is/They are probably …
Work with a partner and answer the questions about the photos. One of you should be Student A and the other should be Student B. Remember to use the Useful Expressions. 1
2
Student A: Compare photos 1 and 2 and say how these families are different. Student B: How much time do you spend with your grandparents? 3
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Student B: Compare photos 3 and 4 and say how these families are enjoying their free time together. Student A: What would you rather do with your family in your free time?
Speak Up! Discuss these questions with a partner. • • • •
Would you like to be part of a small or a big family? What are the advantages/disadvantages of big families? Do parents nowadays spend enough time with their children? Why?/Why /Why not? Some people think having grandparents around is great. Do you agree?
Close-Up T to give full answers Try wherever possible. Don’t just w aanswer ‘Yes’, ‘No’ or ‘I’m not sure’. SSay why you think something aand give examples if you can.
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