Read the descriptions of different families and label them with these words. Which one is most like your own? adoptive family blended family extended family single-parent family traditional family = - Hive in Bristol with my mum, dad and brother, Tim. My parents met at university and got married when they finished their studies. | was born a year later and my brother was born when | was three years old, Mum and! | have just got home from holiday in Spain. Mum works hard so that we can go away once a year. It may sound strange, but | have a lot of fun with my mum. There's just the two of us at ome, so it's 2 good thing we get along! My dad remarried a few years ago and when he did, Josh and | got a stepmother and a stepsister! [At firs, it was strange living with them in the same house, but we soon got used to it. I's pretty cool, actually. Every summer, the whole family gets together for a party at my grandparents’ house. All three ‘generations are there — grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and everyone. We have a fantastic time, For me, it’s the best day of the year! My mum and dad aren't my biological parents. They couldn't have children of their own, so they ‘adopted me and my sister! They love us very much and always do their best to make us happy. PBVOT Watch this short video of children talking about their brothers and sisters. What kind ‘of family is Elizabeth from?hink should ul i Who do you v these nousehold nor parent. qd Look at these Tor chil . Loom write C 5 Do the laundry A the furniture . 1 Make your bed 6 Dust the fu n H 2 Wash the car 7_ Clean the bathroo h ook meals sweep and mop n 3 Coo 8S 4 wash the dishes t do? ie shores in 1 do you ql nich of the c ; a s jecide article about helping out at home and di Read the 2 itie for the article. on the bes! ‘a Top tips for a clean home > When a household falls apart ¢ How to treat teenagers Inthe past, women stayed at home and did all of the household chores while men went out to work ‘The father or sons rarely helped, but sometimes the daughters did. However, those days are long gone. 1 But despite this chang, many teenagers: believe that their parents, and more particularly their mothers, are the only ones who should pick up, tidy, i for others.2 The truth is that wash, clean and clear. Are you one of those teens? to do these simple chores, and otherwise is probably just being laz happens when parents become children’s excuses? Jessica Stilwell faced this very pro daughters didnt lift a finger at ‘on strike. It all began on a typically bu when Jessica was rushing around é taking her daughters to and from 5 {or the family and running errands. when she put her feet up for the fi looked around at the mess in her! with @ shock, that she hadn't taut on Strike there and then, and ‘or six days. 3 Incredibly, what was happening naWh Five sentences have been removed from the article, Choose from the sentences A-F the one which fits each gap (1-5). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. DOWNLOAD © What this means is that they should keep their rooms tidy, leave bathrooms : ave bi | When you deal with a clean, pick up after themselves and wash their dishes once in a wale He ae bec nee Another option was to ask her girls to sign contracts, which clearly outlined | such as definite articles and which chores each one was to do regulary pronouns in the missing Her daughters complained about the ‘disgusting’ house, but it apparently Sentences that you think hadn't offended them enough to clean it win tings inthe text, Then, find what tl Nowadays, women have jobs and successful careers, leaving them litte time | ran ererte ang lace ine to deal with the large number of tasks that @ household requires riTeaing bontéices i iie Interestingly, these are the main reasons parents give for not pressing their | correct place. For example, children to help at home. what do they in sentence She did't actually tell her children; she just stopped doing the chores, Aad these in sentence & toler to? Beinplete the sentences with the correct form of these expressions. Bete anc tired do yourtair sare tend ahand not ita inger put your feot up run errands. 1 Jenny shares 2 flat with two other university students and they all __ tokeep the place clean and tidy; no one does more or less than anyone else. dims not at home right now; he's _— for his dad, but hell be back later, ______of asking you to clean your room, so there's no pocket money for you You look exhausted, Terry! Why don't you and I'l bring you a nice cup of tea? ve got a lot to do today and it would be a big help if you could —___ While | cooked a three-course dinner, my husband watched TV and 6 Work with a partner. Imagine you are sharing a flat. Write a list of household chores that need to be done. Then discuss each chore and decide who will do what. dishes had piled up in the sink, Use the Ideas below and some of your own. ‘plates were siill on the dining table smelly socks were on the bedroom 4) It wasn't until day five that slatted to clean up the house, fone another for the mess. the clean-up, Stilwell sat on the 19 coffee that her daughters for her. ays it was shocking to see how what she did for her children that they were perfectly of doing on their own. She thorn to help because it want to argue with them, ot twas faster and simpler to do 5.) situation in your home? Do fair share or do you expect jean up afer you? if your went on strike, who would st, them or you? UNIT! 7@ vores a sf time with her extende ay se ter pers rear people who are the s our strangers are usually PEOP! social group as YOU: ws Uncle Joe: h Write them in the correct places. ‘family; she and her parents see her ‘ame age and part of the same a east got af) coach inte wor an teacher is taking MY colleagues and me to the ‘Natural History Museum. eee small office it’s important that you get along with all your classmates. when aes en. Tey stared eo apa Sea Met your cen to avd raking to elatves Nese ota parte. Ts wee hes teachng us toning ll hen you work in Complete the sentences with both words. 1 discuss argue Lets sit down and _____ this like adults. Why do we have to — the time? criticise advise Jryou want a better relationship with your son, I'd you to not. ‘does ail the time. grumble gossip My fats hes t9—— about the weather whereas my mother loves to. about the neighbours praises accuses Dad often eae Grandma of not being strict enough with me, He says she Complete the words related to different Kinds of fetings, Write a vowel (2,1, , uw) feel so fr__str_t__d aie ‘ay got ongy and shouted at her cfatree Now ae fel her behaviour. a you want to eta along inthis company must ber _ 5 mt ruber sp. ctf tomar even ou Aunt Marge aia suhag at um and Dad are \ ‘but they do get angry Ie Hb but Uy do eet angry the tink tn hot ing iling and laughing, She's | person. anne Usually very € Dont yo fae Me Out withthe chores? 2 hy when : veryining? 'Y when your mum does Tony Tony had an argu Whe ier tall 4 ent th his es Iking to him. He Ho ae Heels ts amy vas ver ‘came first in her Class, * ledPresent simple, present continuou: stative verbs Read about the uses of the present simple, the present continuous and stative verbs, Present simple facts and permanent situations Hive in a big house with my extended family. general truths and laws of nature The sun sets in the evening. hhabits and routines We aivays visit New York in the summer timetables and programmes (ture) ‘My partner's plane arrives at five o'clock, reviews, stories and sports commentaries The story is about a young gir! and her friend. Present continuous actions happening at the time of speaking Dad is making dinner in the hitchen. temporary or changing situations My cousin is staying with us for the holidays She is becoming more and more frustrated, annoying habits, often with adverbs ike always My coach Is always criticising me, © plans andl arrangements (tuture) She isn’t seeing her friends toniorrow. Stative verbs Stative verbs describe (not aeti verbs talk about 5, states of mind and Common stative ‘emotions, the se possession, We do not use them in continuo tense My mother hates doing household chores ‘My colleagues took very cheerful today! Some experts believe peers are more Important to teens than family, However, some verbs can be both stative and action verbs, but with a change in meaning. My baby brother appears to be sleeping. (present simple = seems) My classmates and | are appearing in a play ‘about relationships. (present continuous = performing) ‘Complete the sentences. Use the present simple or the present continuous. In which sentence could you use both, but with a change in meaning? et b_ My colleagues and | (cee) my friends at the gym {discuss} the new project right now. cl {usualy ask] my coach for his advice ‘Read T.1-1.3 of the Grammar Reference before you do the tasks. Complete the sentences. Use the present simple or the present continuous. My teacher —__ Mum and Dad At what temperature — We _ In this story, Papa Bear —____ My colleagues as rele the correct words to complete the text. Is and pocket money [you / understand) why teens think their peers are important? [always criticise) met It drives me crazy! {not give) my brother and me money for cleaning our room, (water / freeze)? (have) a huge get-together for all our relatives on Sunday. (st) in his chai frst (not work) this weekend, (your son / ever talk) to strangers? ___ {you / cook) supper for your family every evening? parents complain that their children ' are always asking / ask always for money. Many teens //are getting pocket money for helping with chores around the house and the amount of money they earn ses | is increasing regularly, This is because things ‘are becoming / become more and more expensive iche time. Parents of teens > are often worrying / often worry about whether they should give their children scket money and if they choose to do so, they * usually have / are usually having a hard time deciding how ch to give them. It’ seems / is seeming that there really s no ‘correct’ amount. One way for parents to decide such to give their children is to ask other parents what they * a ‘of them will say that they ° provide / are providing their children with a certain amount of money each ek. If their children "are wanting / want to buy something special, they can save this money until they have ‘enough or they can do extra chores around the house for a few weeks. UNIT ‘are doing when it comes fo pocket money.eraina jons the correct form of do or make. time to visit Grandma at the weekend, Collocations & Expressi 1 complete the sentences 1 Mysister and I always — | cooked breakfast, so you ca — 3s so she — Sally likes to help out brother offered to “the beds, Il sweep the floor: chores around the house, her parents glve her pocket money. the housework at the weekend because they are both at work during _ the washingup. — lunch or the evening meal on Saturdays; eal the laundry while we were at the superm; We can't believe it. MY After | — it Fran —_— Mum and Dad — the week, Don't trouble ... go and lend a hand in the garden. Phrasal Verbs 2 Circle the correct words to complete the sentences. 1 My dad ust remarried and Im pleased to say that my new stepmum and I get along / get by really val 2 Ibelieve family is important, so | get back at / get together with my relatives whenever | can. 3 My wife has been grumbling a lot recently. | think we should go away / go out on holiday for a few 4 Steven has fallen out / fallen apart with his best friend. He seems very upset. ‘5 When Mum went on strike, the dishes piled on / piled up in the sink and the flat got very messy. Now match the phrasal verbs you didn’t use in 2 with the meanings below and then write a sentence using each one in your notebook. + take revenge on increase something by a large amount 1 2 3 _____: manage to live or achieve something with difficutty 4 break up into pieces 5 _. leave the house to €o somewhere Word Formation 4, Which ending do we use with ending ise with each word below to form an adjective? Make th necessary changes to form the adjectives and use them to complete the table. about missing his parents’ weddi Wedding anniversary, tt would be impossible for me to lean this huge house all by myself + Hil put itn the washing machine after work. other with our problems,Relative clauses x 1 Read about relative clauses. Relative clauses give us more information about the subject or the object of a sentence. They are introduced by the following relative pronouns: who, whom, which, that, where, why, when, Whose. The little girl who/that I look after during the day is adopted, The laundry which/that is in the basket is filthy. That's the place where my father met my stepmother. That is the reason why Joe is grumbling. That was the time when I had an argument with my brother. This isthe woman whose daughter does our housework, Defining and non-defining relative clauses Prepositions in relative clauses * Adefining relative clause gives us important + Prepositions usually come at the end of the information which we need in order to relative clause. They can also come before the Understand the meaning of the main clause. relative pronoun, but this makes the sentence The chore which/that I hate most is the sound very formal washing-up. {The sentence would not make His books about relationships, for which he is ‘sense without whichthat | hate most.) famous, sell very well. {very formal) * When who, whom, that and which are the His books about relationships, which he is ‘objects of a defining relative clause, they can famous for, sell very well. (more common) be omitted + We cannot use a preposition before who or that. The men who/that | invited to the get-together We can use one before whom, but that makes are my uncles the sentence sound very formal. The men | invited to the get-together are The woman who/that | was talking to is my wife. my uncles. The woman to whom | was talking is my wite * Anon-defining relative clause gives us extra (very formal) information which we do not need in order to + When the preposition is before the relative Understand the meaning of the main clause. We pronoun, we cannot omit the relative pronoun must use commas to separate a non-defining even ifit isthe object of the relative clause {elative clause from the main clause. Is this the project whichythat you won the Molly, who often gossips, doesn't get along with prize for? her peers. Is this the project you won the prize for? * We cannot use that in a non-defining relative Is this the project for which you won the prize? ‘lause and we cannot omit the relative pronoun. (Which cannot be omitted) Read these sentences and undlerline the relative clauses. Which sentence means that the speaker: ‘* hias more than one brother and that the one who has written a book lives in Scotland? * only has one brother and that he has written a book and lives in Scotland? ‘a My brother, who has written a book on personal relationships, lives in Scotland. b My brother who has written a book on personal relationships lives in Scotland, 7 of the Grammar Reference before you do the tasks. Circle the correct words. Learning about relationships book Impression Management, ‘which / that is about the different tionships between people, was written by Barry R Schlenker, ? whom / who “American professor. The main reason * why / which Schlenker wrote the @s because he felt that people should have more information about relationships. The main idea of the book, * who / which argues that people try to control how others see them in almost every Social relationship, was not particularly popular in 1980, * where / when the book was first published. However, ithe universities and colleges * where / that the book was taught, there were many students ’ that / whom lll that Schlenker’s thoughts on relationships were important ones ® that / to which people should learn about and discuss. Much of the support ®-/ where the book received, '° for which / that Schlenker was very thankful, rom his ov students. He was also very thankful to his wife, parents and colleagues "' / whose advice and agement helped him greatly. At the beginning of the book, Schlenker says that it was these people and ‘elationships ” why / which made the production of impression Management possible. UNITI 1the phrases @-] which have a similar meaning: es 1-10 with the phra pe omethin| top doing something b e c de ‘Jpful tasks without being paid SD i me d_ deal with something as : e be busy doing something . . f talk ina friendly way 2 whe E 2 show that someone is not guilty of a crime polit ee and | i stn something hh enjoy and see the benefits of something a c a n i be brave or not afraid ¥ beige oan sa j focus on the good parts of something a ; atk When we admire someone, we can say that they have qualities which are admirable, Which Bi rot. He are walitgs do you think are admirable? Put a tick or a cross, rot 5 making trouble 6 gossiping | 7 being generous 8 worrying a lot © You wit ear five short extracts in which people are talking oe) about the person they most admire, For questions 1-5, choose om the list (A-G) what qualities each speaker admires in the You probably won't hear the person they are describing. Use the letters only once. There are same words on the recording two extra letters which you do not need to use. that you read in the list AG. onfidence or if you do, they might nol Be spoken by the right speak You must listen careful to what ness to others each speaker says rather iat focus on the words you ead For example, Speaker statis I Syyq olf by saying V’m nat a vent Confident person ..,BULgoes ono talk about her eousinwhe What is much more confident hie? What item on the list A-G might ol a think is the answer if youre net listening carefully? es 1 peopleAsk and answer these questions with a partner, ® Which relative or friend do you admire most? Why? Did you meet most of your friends at school or in other places? * Do you spend most of your free time with your friends or your family? Which do you prefer? When someone asks you for your opinion about something that Is worrying them, it’s important to be polite and show understanding when you answer. Put a tick against these sentences if they are polite and understanding, and put a cross if they are not. 1 Well obviously you should ... 2 I think it might be best to 3 iflwere you, td ( 4 Ican't believe you're considering In my opinion, you should is a terrible idea Its a difficult decision, but You're not really going to ..., are you? Follow the instructions and complete the task with your partner. One of you will be Student A and the other will be Student B. Use the words and phrases in the Language Bank to help you. ‘Student A: Look at the pictures and use the information on page 188 to answer Student B's questions. (Student B: Look at the pictures and ask Student A these questions to find out what the situation is. You should ask: Whats the problem? What are some possible solutions? What are the disadvantages of each solution? are the disadvantages of each solution Sere) Using the information you have been given, give I iEA your advice on what you think the best emamber that there is no ight or wrong answer and the Solution is and wiry. Explain why you didnt choose the | person inthe situation is having sificully deciding what er Solution todo. Therefore you should show that you understand the problem and explain politely how you made your Ses hock ax the Extra Practice on decision and why you didnt choose the other solution, ‘page 188 and follow the instructions. 4k in pairs to discuss these questions. F iechoae as What qualities do you think are important for ‘Showing understanding ‘aking and maintaining friendships? | understand your problem, but fd probably. you think it's more important to have lots of Its dificult to decide, but... fiends or a few good friends? Both options have advantages and disadvantages, but. # There is 2 popular proverb in English that says lea cieult decision, but. } {Blood is thicker than water’. What do you think it ink In Your position thal I might =; J means? Do you agree? " UNIT 1 13Qs Reading the task carefully ey so that you know: Hating tasks creuly 30 thay Fes impor eee er you hry through all the deals exactly wat yo nave ey. Te deta are ther to Help YOU nse ant points: the situation YOu a understand pera you have to write about, and the type you are ; of language you should use. iuestions below it. Read this writing task and answer the q ‘You have received an email from your English-speaking friend. {have to write about personal relationships for a class project. Can you help by telling me about your most ‘mportant relationship? Who is it with? What is he or she like? | don't want to be nosy, but can you also explain ‘why the relationship is important to you? tite soon, Mary Write your email. (140-190 words) | SITUATION: 1 Who nas sentyou the email? —— = | 2. What does she have to do? Eo | 3 Why are you replying? 5 What points do you have to include? LANGUAGE © What relationship do you have with the person you are writing to? 7 Is2 formal or informal writing style best? 2 Read this writing task and answer the questions. You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Ask yourself questions 123 underlining any words in this task you think might be useful while planning or writing. Tick the two writing skills you heed to answer this email? expressing an opinion explaining describing suggesting ‘Write your email (140-190 words) Read this email that was wri are the most suitable or enna, 1 ico forwara to your epy (Good tuck! n in answer to the ig the email?” "© WHestion in 2. Which two of the following phra Have a good time. hope I've helped.From: Nick jones Hi Billy, {twas great to hear from you. | hope everything is going well. Your talk sounds interesting and I'm happy to help you with some information, Fistof all, when teenagers are at home here, they spend most of their ‘ime on the computer or watching DVDs, We often get up to two hours ‘of homework to do though! Parents also expect their children to help ‘nthe house by tidying their rooms or washing up. Some young people Jin the countryside have to help on farms too, watering vegetables or looking after the animals. "When it comes to going out, we often spend afternoons at the Jocal sports ground doing athletics or playing basketball or football. (Otherwise, we usually meet in the shopping centre and just hang out ‘together or go and see what's new in the shops. As well as that, we | sometimes meet in a café to chat, go to the cinema, or go for a walk. "Anyway, hope your talk goes well Tina The writer uses a separate paragraph in her email for each new topic to make it easier for the readler to follow. In the email in 3, find and underline the words that tell us the topic of paragraphs 2 ‘and 5, Which set phrases has the writer used to introduce them? When you expand the topic of a paragraph, use linking words in the sentences that follow to add the new information. Which linking, words have been used in paragraphs 2 and 3? Circle them. Now look at these linking words. Are they formal (F) or informal (I? 1 in addition, 2 besides that, 3 moreover, } 4% apare from that, (_) J 5 aswell @ J 6 furthermore, O 5 ‘Read this writing task and use the plan and the Language Bank to help you writs your email. When you have finished, check your work carefully. ‘You have received a letter from your English-speaking penfriend a social studies course at college and I've got a project ut family life. Can you help? Could you tell me about al family routine at home: meals, housework, and how id leisure time together as a family? | just need you to things and tell me what usually happens in your House. | Write your email. (140-190 words) Plan Peragraph 1: Comment on Tim's email to you. Say how you feel about helping him Pareeraphs 2-4: Introduce paragraph topic. Give information, using linking words. Paragraph S: Comment on his project. Say you hope you have helped, Ot aL pening paragraph twas great to get your email. looks as if you're busy right now! ‘Your news sounds... hope... Introducing toples (Informal) ‘To start wth, First of al, As for, When it comes to. Lastly... Linking information (informal) ‘As wall as. a well 00 bbesidosiapart from that, ‘otherwise though Routine always, usualyinormally offen, ‘somotimos, rarely, hardly ever Meals Everyone gets their on food ready. rmakelcook a meal/lunehdinner ‘grab a quick snack eatin front of the TV sitound the table ‘serve @ meal around 8 o'clock Housework {do choresithe housework lend a hand {0 the washing-up do the laundry ust’sneep/mopyelean Leisure time chal, discuss, argu ‘share the same interests/hobbies! pastimes bo interested in (something) ‘spend time together (doing, something) enjoy doing | (cae Noe Read the writing task carefully and underline important points so you can check back quickly. Make your writing easy to read by introducing the topic in the first sentence of each paragraph. Use linking words for each piece of Information you add UNITT 15Vocabulary Choose the correct answers. Grammar Choose the correct answers. 1 {ve got lots of __, but think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites, a enemies b partners © classmates relatives 2 Some people say that haven't met yet a peers strangers: © coaches colleagues are just friends you 3 You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and while I get dinner ready, do your fair share b_ put your feet up © be sick and tired run errands 4 My best friend didn't! fa accused b argued discussed advised ime of breaking her iPod, but 1 5 |/passed all my exams, so my parents are very of me a proud b calm © ashamed cheerful 6 Parents should always ‘about thelr problems. ‘ado time b_ make chores € do chores make time to talk to thelr chilaren 7 My family isn't wealthy, but if we're careful with our ‘money, we'll get. together with & Since Mum went on strike the dishes have been inthe kitchen sink. ‘a falling out b falling apart ¢ piling up +4 piling on | When a young person does something well, you them for it. 1 Her songs about love She is very WelLeng are fanta a which b for which ¢ that for that My sister to come? ais appearing b_ appear ¢ does appear d_ appears in a schoo! play tonight, Do you Feeding a bie family healthy meals _ more ange more expensive. a get b is getting © ects getting ‘Can Billy come out and play?” No, he his mother do the chores right iv a is always helping b helps does help dishelping your grandparents this summer?” ‘Yes, and I can't wait!” a. Are you visiting b You are visiting © Do you visit You do visit I'm going to the airport to get Jane, —_ ab shree o'clock, so I'd better hurry. a Her plane arriving b Her plane arrives € Isher plane arriving Her plane does arrive ‘Do you know the tall man with the red half?! “Yes, he's the man brother bullt our hols a that b which © whose who “What's the matter, Steven? __ miserable! ‘ve just had an argument with my best: friend” Are you looking Do you look € You look 4. You are always looking ‘Can 1 go to the match with Stella?” 'No, and the reason you can't is because YH hhaven't done the washing-up ‘which why i when where