My English Family #7

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What what does "looking out for" mean ? Describe it in English.

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What what does "obviously" mean ? Describe it in English.

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What does "chores" mean ? Describe it in English.

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What does "genes" mean ? Describe it in English.

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What what does "fit" mean ? Describe it in English.

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What does "stranger" mean ? Describe it in English.

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He runs every day. He is very ​

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My dad is always ​

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out for me.

He is ​

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not happy. He looks mad.

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when you travel.

He has the smart ​

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in the family.I did not finish all my __ .

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1. 1.Who is described as "always looking out for everyone" in Katie's family?

2. a) Katie's dad

3. b) Katie's brother

4. c) Katie's mum

5. d) Katie herself

7. 2.According to Katie, who is funny in her family?

8. a) Katie's dad

9. b) Katie's mum

10. c) Katie's brother

11. d) Katie's uncles

13. 3.What does Katie say about anyone being serious in her family?

14. a) Everyone in her family is serious.

15. b) Her uncles and aunts are serious.

16. c) Nobody is serious in her family.

17. d) Her brother is serious.

19. 4.Who does Katie consider to be very hardworking in her family?

20. a) Katie's dad

21. b) Katie's brother

22. c) Katie's mum

23. d) Katie herself

25. 5.Who admits to being lazy in Katie's family?

26. a) Katie's dad

27. b) Katie's brother

28. c) Katie's mum

29. d) Katie herself

1. c) Katie's mum

2. a) Katie's dad

3. c) Nobody is serious in her family.

4. c) Katie's mum

5. d) Katie herself

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6.Which family member went to Oxford University?

1. a) Katie's dad

2. b) Katie's brother

3. c) Katie's mum

4. d) Katie herself

6. 7.What does Katie say about the fitness level of her family?

7. a) They all exercise regularly.

8. b) Nobody in her family is fit.

9. c) Only her brother is fit.

10. d) Katie is the fittest.

12. 8.Who is described as the most talkative in Katie's family?

13. a) Katie's dad

14. b) Katie's brother

15. c) Katie's mum

16. d) Katie herself

18. 9.Who is quiet when meeting new people according to Katie?

19. a) Katie's dad

20. b) Katie's brother

21. c) Katie's mum

22. d) Katie herself

24. 10.How does Katie feel about her family?

25. a) She thinks her family is boring.

26. b) She is annoyed by her family.

27. c) She likes her family and thinks they're nice.

28. d) She wants to move away from her family.

1. b) Katie's brother

2. b) Nobody in her family is fit.

3. c) Katie's mum

4. b) Katie's brother

5. c) She likes her family and thinks they're nice.

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You're Katie.

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I'm Todd.

Todd: So, Katie, let's talk about family.

Katie: Okay.

Todd: In your family, who is nice?

Katie: In my family, I think my, my mum is really nice. She's always looking out for everyone. She always makes sure everybody is happy. And she's just really nice and kind.

Todd: Wow! That's great. Who is a funny person? Who is very funny?

Katie: I think in my family; my dad is very funny. But I don't think he knows he's very funny.

Todd: Alright. Oh, that's interesting. Now who is serious? Is anybody serious?

Katie: I don't think anybody is serious in my family.

Todd: No uncles or aunts?

Katie: Everyone likes to have a laugh. Everyone likes to have a good time.
Todd: Oh that-

Katie: Everyone is always joking.

Todd: Oh, what I nice family.

Katie: (laughs)

Todd: OK. Who is very hardworking?

Katie: Ooohh. Well obviously, my mum is very hardworking. And she's always been very hardworking. She has to make sure that the whole family knows what they're doing. She has to make sure the whole family is ready for every day. Yeah, I think my mum is the hardworking one.

Todd: OK. Is anybody not hardworking? Maybe a little lazy?

Katie: Definitely me. (laughs) Definitely me especially when I was younger. I would never help with any of the chores in the house. I was definitely the lazy one.

Todd: Oh, I understand, I'm the same way. OK. Now in your family, who is very smart?

Katie: My brother is really, really smart. He actually went to Oxford University.

Todd: Whoa.

Katie: Yeah, he's very smart. But I didn't get any of that. My brother has all the smart genes.

Todd: Wow, that's a good school. OK. Who is very fit?

Katie: Hmm... Well, my dad is a chef and-

Todd: Oh, really?

Katie: Yeah. My dad makes really, really good food, so no one in my family is fit. We all eat too much food.

Todd: Oh, nobody exercises a lot?

Katie: Not really.

Todd: Oh, okay. Yeah, in my family, my dad is super fit.

Katie: (laugh)

Todd: OK. In your family, who is talkative?
Katie: Oh, I keep saying my mum for all of these but my mum is definitely the most talkative. She talks to anybody who - even people who she doesn't know. She will talk to anybody, strangers on the street, people she meets at the bus stop. She talks to everybody.

Todd: Oh, that's cool. Now, who is quiet?

Katie: Hmm, I think when he's meeting people for the first time, my brother is very quiet. He's very shy. He doesn't like speaking to new people a lot.

Todd: OK. Thanks a lot. Sounds like a nice family.

Katie: Yeah. I think so too.

Todd: OK. So, you can meet new people.

Katie: Lots of new people. Yeah.

Todd: That’s cool.

Katie: You can make lots of new friends.

Todd: Now, what about a quiet place? Where’s a good place to study or read or just relax?

Katie: Well, we have lots of cafés that you can go to if you want to just have a quiet moment or just to read some books. You can go to a café.

Todd: OK. And are the cafés easy to find?

Katie: They’re very easy to find. And we have lots of famous café brands as well.

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In the text, Katie describes her mom as someone who is "always looking out for everyone" and making sure everyone is happy. Can you tell me about a person in your family who plays a similar role?

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According to Katie, nobody in her family is really serious, and they all like to have a good time. Do you have any serious individuals in your family, or does everyone enjoy humor and laughter like in Katie's family?

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Katie mentions that her dad is very funny, even though he might not realize it. Who is the funny person in your family, and can you share a funny memory or moment involving them?

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Katie's mom is described as hardworking, ensuring that the family is prepared for each day. Who in your family takes on the role of ensuring everyone is organized and ready for daily activities?

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Katie admits to being a little lazy, especially when she was younger. Are there any chores or tasks that you used to avoid doing when you were younger?

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Katie's brother is portrayed as very smart, having attended Oxford University. Do you have any family members who have achieved impressive academic accomplishments?

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Katie's dad, who is a chef, is known for making delicious food. Can you share a memorable meal or dish that someone in your family is known for preparing?

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Katie's mom is described as talkative, striking up conversations with strangers she meets. Do you have a talkative family member who easily connects with people they've just met?

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Katie mentions her brother is being quiet and shy when meeting new people. Are there any situations where you've seen a family member become quieter or more reserved?

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Overall, Katie feels that her family is nice and has a good dynamic. What are some qualities or dynamics that you appreciate about your own family?

Use the words that you just learned:

obviously

look out for

stranger

fit

genes

chores