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Every family where everyone is responsible for its comfort, success in work, health and good spirits must be a strong unit. We are all members of society and family is the most important thing for each of us. The children whose parents take proper care of them are very grateful to them either now or afterwards when they become grown-ups.

Now I want to tell you a few words about my family. I have got a mother, a father, a sister and a brother. There are 5 of us in the family.

First of all I'll tell you some words about my parents. My mother is a teacher of biology. She likes her profession very much. She is a good-looking woman with fair hair. She is forty-five but she looks much younger. She is not tall but slim. By character my mother is energetic and talkative, while my father is a quiet and strong-willed man. He is very experienced. My father is a broad -shouldered tall man with short black hair and grey eyes. He is forty-six. My father often sings and when we are at home and have free time I play the guitar and we sing together.

My parents have been married for twenty-six years. They have much in common, but they have different views on music, books, films and sports. For example, my father likes horror films and my mother likes «soap operas». She is so sensitive and tender. My father is fond of sports. But my parents have the same opinion about our education and upbringing.

My parents are hard-working people. My mother keeps house and takes care of us. She is very good at cooking and she is clever with her hands. She is very practical. We try to help her with the housework; for example we wash the dishes, go shopping.

My sister Helen is twenty-five. She is married and has a family of her own. She works as an accountant for a joint venture company. Her husband is a scientist. They have got twins: a daughter and a son. They go to a nursery-school.

My brother Boris is eleven. Boris takes after his father in appearance and character. His face is long and thin. His features are regular. People find him sociable and a bit easy-going. He wants to be a pilot but he is not sure yet.

We have a lot of relatives. Our grandparents are retired. My aunts, uncles, cousins live in different parts of Russia. On holidays they often come to our place. We have a very good time together.

Our family is very united. We like to spend time together. Sometimes we stay at home and watch TV or just talk, and on weekends we go out of town. But we are always happy to be together and we wish one another only the best out of the best.

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1. Complete the sentences with missing words, using the text.

1. We are responsible … our children and parents.

2. The children whose parents take proper care … them are very grateful to them.

3. My mother is forty-five but she looks ….

4. My parents have ………. in ….

5. My mother ……… house and …….. care … us.

6. Our grandparents are ….

7. We wish one another only …….. out of ….

2. Play this dialog with your partner

A: Your name is George Scott, isn't it?

B: Yes, it is. I am an electronic engineer. I live and work in New York. And what's your name?

A: My name is Peter Brook. I am an editor. I live and work in San Francisco.

B: You are married, aren't you?

A: Oh, yes. I am married and I've got two daughters.

B: What a coincidence! I've got two daughters, too: Helen and Mary.

A: What are your daughters' names?

B: They are Susan and Jane. Susan is ten years old and Jane is eight. They both go to a private school.

A: Do your daughters go to school?

B: Not yet. Helen is five years old and Mary is three.

A: They are at home, aren't they?

B: Sure. My wife Joan doesn't work now. She runs the house and looks after the children. Emily is the name of my wife. She is a designer. She likes her trade and dreams of going to her office again. But she can't for the time being.

A: It's only natural. Nowadays very few women are satisfied with being housewives. My wife whose name is Nancy is a teacher of Russian. She works at a college. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

B: Unfortunately, not. I am the only child in the family. I've got a cousin who lives in Chicago. We are on friendly terms. I have got a sister. She is much younger than I am. She lives with our parents in Los Angeles.

A: Los Angeles is a beautiful city. My aunt lives there and I visit her from time to time.

B: It's a long time since I went to Los Angeles. Too bad!

3. Askyourfriendsomequestionsabout his/her family members.

1) есть ли у него семья; сколько в ней человек; есть ли у него братья и сестры;

2) кто его родители, где они работают;

3) много ли у них общего;

4) что ему больше всего нравится в характере отца (матери);

5) на кого он больше всего похож по характеру;

6) может ли он описать свою мать (отца);

7) ссорятся ли он с братом/сестрой, если да, то почему;

8) любит ли он проводить свободное время с семьей, если да, то, как они его проводят;

9) есть ли у него родственники, часто ли он их навещает;

есть ли в семье домашнее животное, как его зовут.

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