My parents are farmers. They have got a farm not far from the city. They breed pigs. But best of all they like roses. They have to work from morning till night. I have got many relatives: uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews. We often get together at our parents’ house.
Exercise 1. Read and translate the text.
Exercise 2. In pairs, agree or disagree with the following statements:Use the phrases: You are right (to a certain extent). – Вы правы ( отчасти ).
You are mistaken. – Вы ошибаетесь.
1) Philip Stanley is a farmer.
2) He lives in the biggest city of Lancashire.
3) He is married and has got a son.
4) Linda is a doctor.
5) Linda’s hobby is dancing.
6) Their parents’ farm is far from the city.
7) They breed pigs and rabbits.
8) They are a close family.
Exercise 3. Complete the chart with information about Philip’s family. Exercise 4. Tell your groupmates about your family.BE READY
In groups, discuss the following: 1) the advantages and disadvantages of growing up in a large (small) family; 2) your idea of a close family 3) the head of the family; 4) “generation gap”.
To my mind (по-моему); it is difficult to say (трудно сказать); to help each other (помогать друг другу); to get together at one’s parents’ house (собираться в доме родителей); the parents’ attention (родительское внимание); more financial support (больше финансовой поддержки); to receive better education (получить лучшее образование); to feel lonely (чувствовать себя одиноким); to be a burden for smb. (быть обузой); to respect (уважать); to be economical (быть экономным); to earn more money (зарабатывать больше денег); to keep house (вести домашнее хозяйство); to have a strong character (обладать сильным характером); to be a reliable person (быть надёжным человеком).
Задание на аудированиеПрослушайте текст (Unit 1 Text 1 “My Biography”) дважды и постарайтесь понять его содержание. Выполните предложенные задания.
1) Finish up the sentences.
My name is …
My surname is …
I was born in …
But now I live in …
My family consists of … people. They are …
I am a student of … My future specialization is …
My hobbies are …
2) Which of the following statements are false?
He was born in spring.
He was born in a small town.
Now they live in Samara.
His mother is a bookkeeper.