III. Comprehension and Word Study. 1. Say whether it is true or false. 1. Say whether it is true or false

1. Say whether it is true or false:

1) A dictionary gives an exact definition of a family phenomenon.

2) A family constantly changes preserving its essence.

3) A marriage has not become a common thing nowadays.

4) There are times in our lives when everything seems to be going badly.

5) Most of families start with divorces.

6) Psychologists usually call all the family including aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, nieces, grandparents, daughters- and sons-in law as a nuclear family.

7) Prehistoric mothers used to be as caring, over-protective and ambitious about their adorable offspring, as all today's mothers are.

8) A family with three or four children is a common thing nowadays.

Join the halves.

A	В
1) East or West,	a) to realize that they have taken a big step both legally and financially by deciding to get married.
2) Family is	b) two grandmothers and a grandfather, aunts, uncles and cousins.
3) "Marriage is the greatest earthly happiness	c) home is best.
4) Young people now­adays are to understand that it is not enough to prom­ise to love each other, it is important	d) a fabulous phenomenon, ce­mented by blood, which is thicker than water.
5) Family’s roots date back to	e) families are getting so small these days.
6) It seems a bit sad that	f) but at the same time he is reserved and thoughtful.
7) I have many remote relations	g) will remain in your soul forever.
8) And as every great masterpiece the family	h) when founded on complete sympathy."
9) My father and I are very similar in character though in appearance I	i) take after my mother.
10) My father is determined, strong-willed, energetic	j) prehis­toric times.

3. Translate into Russian:

single parent families; a nuclear family; an extended family, the source of income; a fabulous phenomenon; date back to prehis­toric times; adorable offspring; to rely on somebody; to be a very feeble child; to look one’s age; to be concerned about one’s appearance; to cope with something; to suffer from acute anxiety and despair; to moan and groan; to look after the children.

Put 10 general and special questions to the text.

Fill in the gaps with proper words.

(a) 1. Jack's parents don't live together. They are... 2. Frank has no parents.
So he is an ... 3. Her ... name was Hope. But after the marriage her name is Dickson. 4. He hasn't got a family of his own, he is ... so far. 5. Are you an ... child in the family? - No, I've got an elder brother. 6. My grandparents are ... already. 7. He is 19. He ... of age last year. 8. Children go to school at the ... of six in our Republic. 9. He is married now but two years ago he was ... 10. He is a native born, but his wife is a ...

(b) 1. He is in ... late sixties. 2. His daughter is in ... mid teens. 3. Is Kate a
relation of ...? - No, we are just friends. 4. Do you have a family of ... own? 5. This is Barbara Dickson. She is a colleague of ... 6. I'm a namesake of
Lucy. 7. They prefer to live by ... 8. Does she live with ... parents? 9. He is
a dear old friend of...

Complete the sentences according to the picture.

Albert and Mary Smith

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       David=Sue                             Jack=Amanda                Barry=Jane

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            |     |                                                                                 |   |

         Eve Ann                                                                           Jim Tom

1) David is Amanda’s … .

2) Jim is Amanda’s … .

3) Eve and Ann are Jim’s … .

4) Albert Smith is Tom’s … .

5) As Jack died in 1998, Amanda is a … .

6) The only people who are not related are … .

Fill in the blanks.

1) Carol's sister is Jim's mother. Carol is Jim's … .

2) Kate is Nett's granddaughter. Mrs. Nett is Kate's … .

3) Mr. Anderson is Tom's father. Tom is Mr. Anderson's … .

4) Peter and Jane are Mr. and Mrs. Davis's son and daughter. Peter is Jane's… .

5) Nancy's sister is Betty's mother. Betty is Nancy's … .

6) Mike's sister is Frank's mother. Frank is Mike's … .

7) Mary and Sam are Mr. and Mrs. Green's daughter and son. Mary is Sam's … .

8) David's brother is John's father. David is John's … .

9) Mr. White is Mike's grandfather. Mike is Mr. White's … .

10) Mrs. Jones is Mary's mother. Mary is Mrs. Jones's   … .

11) Susan and Joe's mothers are sisters. Susan is Joe's   … .

12) Kate and Robbie's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Nett. Kate and Robbie are Mr. and Mrs. Nett's… .

 

 8. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

1) Vitebsk/ I/ born/ region/ in/ was.

2) My/ parents/ lived/ in/ Virginia/ who/ had/ moved/ to/ in/ the/ South/ the/

early /thirtieth.

3) They/ their/ firstborn/ named/ John.

4) Your/ daughter/ age/ ye/t of/ is?

5) Tom/ the/ eldest/ is/ the/ family/ in.

6) How/ are/ you/ many/ the/ family/ in?

7) My/ sister/ always/ dreaming/ to/ get/ was/ married/ a/ military/ man/ to.

8) A/ girl/ am/ 16/ I/ with/ dark/ hair/ of/ eyes/ and/ blue.

 

9. Fill in the correct prepositions:

1) Like every masterpiece this highly personal matter is strict­ly controlled and supported … law.

2) The importance of family bonds has been portrayed … proverbs and sayings … all nations.

3) I'd like to give a brief description … each … us.

4) Generally speaking my father and I are very similar … character though … appearance I take … my mother.

5) My mother is a programmer … profession.

6) I was a very feeble child almost until the age … 9 my mother stayed out … work.

7) While she was looking … the smaller ones she took an interest … psychology.

 

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