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Family Speaking B1 B2

The document describes a teenager's relationship with their family, highlighting both positive interactions and occasional conflicts, particularly regarding school and personal freedom. It emphasizes the importance of family time, shared activities, and communication, while acknowledging the challenges of understanding each other's perspectives. Overall, the teenager expresses a sense of care and support within their family despite the ups and downs.

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Family Speaking B1 B2

The document describes a teenager's relationship with their family, highlighting both positive interactions and occasional conflicts, particularly regarding school and personal freedom. It emphasizes the importance of family time, shared activities, and communication, while acknowledging the challenges of understanding each other's perspectives. Overall, the teenager expresses a sense of care and support within their family despite the ups and downs.

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I get on well with my parents most of the time, but we sometimes argue about school or my phone use.

My little brother is really annoying, but I still care about him a lot.
We always eat dinner together, which I actually enjoy, even if we don’t talk much.
My parents are quite strict, but I know they just want the best for me.
I feel like my family doesn’t always understand me, especially when it comes to my hobbies.
On weekends, we usually do something together, like go for a walk or watch a film.
I help around the house by doing the dishes and cleaning my room, but I don’t always feel like it.
My mum is the person I talk to when I’m feeling stressed or need advice.
Sometimes I wish I had more freedom, but I know I still live under their roof.
Even though we have our ups and downs, I know my family will always be there for me.

Can you tell me a bit about your family?


Who do you get on best with in your family? Why?
What do you usually do with your family at weekends?
Do you have any brothers or sisters? What are they like?
How do you help at home?
Do you and your family spend a lot of time together?
What do you enjoy doing with your parents?
Do you think it’s important to spend time with your family? Why or why not?
Have you ever had a big family celebration? What was it like?
Would you like to have a big family in the future? Why or why not?

Questions A. Yes, my parents taught me to be responsible and kind.


How has your relationship with your Their example has really shaped how I treat others.
family changed over the years? B. One advantage is that you’re never lonely, and there’s
In your opinion, what are the always someone to talk to. However, it can be hard to find
advantages and disadvantages of living privacy or get your parents’ full attention.
in a big family? C. It depends, but in most cases, family will always be there
Do you think teenagers today spend for you, even when things go wrong. Friends are important
enough time with their families? Why or too, but some friendships don’t last as long.
why not? D. Families used to spend more time together doing things
How do families in your country usually like watching TV or going for walks. Nowadays, everyone is
spend time together? Has this changed often on their phones, so they might be in the same room
in recent years? but not really talking.
What role do parents play in helping E. Parents should give advice but also let teenagers make
teenagers become independent? their own choices. That helps them learn responsibility and
Do you think it’s better for young build confidence.
people to live with their parents until F. I don’t think so, because many teenagers are busy with
they finish university or move out school, friends, or social media. It’s important to make time
earlier? Why? for family, even if it’s just a short dinner together.
What are some common problems G. One common problem is that parents don’t always
between teenagers and their parents, understand teenagers’ need for freedom. Good
and how can they be solved? communication and compromise can really help.
How important is it to keep in touch H. When I was younger, I relied on my parents for everything,
with extended family, like grandparents but now we talk more like equals. We still argue sometimes,
or cousins? but I understand their point of view better.
Would you say your family has I. It’s very important because they can offer support and
influenced your personality? In what share family traditions. Even if you don’t see them often,
ways? staying connected makes you feel part of something bigger.
Do you agree that family is more J. It depends on the situation, but staying at home during
important than friends? Why or why university can save money and reduce stress. On the other
not? hand, moving out teaches you how to manage life on your
own.
Match each verb (1–8) with the correct phrase (A–H) to make a natural expression.
Write the letter next to each number.

Phrases
Verbs
A. how I treat others
1.stay
B. someone to be responsible or
2.keep
kind
3.offer
C. an example
4.influence
D. in touch with someone
5.shape
E. connected with someone
6.build
F. support
7.teach
G. your personality
8.set
H. confidence

Beginnings Endings
1.make A. someone’s point of view
2.learn B. about something
3.become C. life on your own
4.need D. with school, friends or social
5.manage media
6.move E. a problem
7.argue F. on someone
8.understand G. your own choices
9.solve H. responsibility
10.compromise I. with someone
11.rely J. out
12.be busy K. for freedom
L. independent
Letter Definition

A 2

B 4

C 6

D 17

E 9

F 11

G 8

H 1

I 5

J 3

K 16

L 10

M 12

N 15

O 13

P 14

Q 7

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