Exercise 2. Now complete these sentences using the preposition. Use a dictionary if necessary.

Exercise 2. Now complete these sentences using the preposition. Use a dictionary if necessary.

1 She’s absolutely devoted……………………..her mother and visits her every day.

2 I’ve always had a lot of respect……………………..my boss, and I do enjoy my job a lot.

3 She’s been so loyal……………………..me all these years, I can’t let her down now.

4 He’s very supportive……………………..his colleagues; they’re very lucky.

5 I’m quite fond……………………..Larry, but that doesn’t mean I want to marry him.

6 He puts a lot of trust……………………..me, and I feel I can trust him too.

 

Exercise 3. Discussion: Use words and expressions from the vocabulary box in Exercise 1, and any other words or expressions that you think would be relevant.

1. Some people believe that children nowadays have too much freedom. Others believe that children are protected too much by their parents. Which of these statements do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your decision.

2. E. Why is it important for a child to have both parents?

3. E. Compare the roles which a father and a mother have in raising a child.

 

 

Reading 2: Family Matters

 

Two points of view on a family relationship

 

Pre-reading task

 

Divide into two groups like parents and children. Discuss the following questions.

 

Group AParents

1 Who do your children look like? Who do they take after in character?

2 Have you brought up your children similarly to the way your parents brought you up? Are you more/less strict? More/ less indulgent?

3 In what ways do you hope your children’s life will be better than yours?

Group B Children

1 Who do you most take after, your mother or your father? Who do you look like? Who are you like in character?

2 How much of a generation gap is there/was there between you and your parents?

3 Would you want to bring up your children similarly to the way your parents brought you up?