Let’s talk about family. What role does it play in your life? (What is family for you? Why is family important for you?)

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Let’s talk about family relationships. What can you tell about your family? Do you get on well with your parents?

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 Do you agree that family ties are the strongest? Comment on the saying “Blood is thicker than water”.

I absolutely agree with a wise saying “Blood is thicker than water”. Our friends are unstable while our parents and relatives stay with us all our life. Our parents know us well, so they can give us some valuable advice. I think friends don’t understand us as well as our parents and relatives. Our parents will never let us down.

Do you agree that children should be brought up strictly? Why (not)?

It’s common knowledge that family is a crucial instrument for the development of a child’s personality. That’s why it is necessary to live in a friendly and happy family where everyone is loving, caring and understanding. In my opinion, when a child is brought up in a friendly family, he will become a responsible person with a strong character. But parents should be strict if their children break moral laws.

Do you think it is necessary to have family traditions?

Do you have your own family traditions?

Are there any family traditions that you follow?

I think that it is necessary to have family traditions. They help to unite family members. We also have some family traditions. We celebrate the birthdays of each member of the family. All my relatives gather together at one big table. It’s also our family tradition to spend summer holidays in the country.

Are there any things that you do with your parents together?

I should say that my parents are very busy, but at the weekends we try to spend time together. I help my mother about the house. On Sunday we usually watch TV and have dinner together. Sometimes we visit our relatives and friends.

Are you on good terms with your parents and grandparents?

First of all I should say that there is no problem of generation gap in my family. We try to be understanding, caring and loving. I can rely on my relatives in any situation. We can discuss everything and try to trust each other. So, we are on good terms.

III.

Imagine you are talking to foreign teenagers. What would you ask them about family traditions they have in their country?

Imagine you are invited to spend a couple of days in your pen-friend’s family in London. Ask him about their family holidays and traditions.

1. Do you have your own family traditions?

2. How do people in your country observe family traditions?

3. What is your favourite family tradition?