Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. Do you get along with your sister?
B. Yes, I do. In fact, we’ve never had a big fight, even during our childhood.
A. I see. Maybe that’s because you’re both athletic?
B. Maybe. But being athletic runs in the family. I mean, we all love sports.
A. My twin sister just got engaged! I’m so excited for her!
B. So she and her boyfriend finally decided to tie the knot, huh? That’s great!
A. Yeah. Everyone in our household was also thrilled when they heard the news.
B. I bet it’s going to be a big wedding.
A. don’t think so. I heard they’ll invite only our close relatives and friends.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
engaged - noivo/noiva
Example: I just got engaged! My boyfriend proposed last night.
Acabei de ficar noiva! Meu namorado propostou na noite passada.
twin - gêmeo
Example: I don’t see much physical difference between you and your twin sister.
Eu não vejo muita diferença física entre você e sua irmã gêmea.
relative - parente
Example: We should invite all our relatives and friends to your wedding.
Devemos convidar todos os nossos parentes e amigos no seu casamento.
household - família/casa
Example: Our household consists of four people. It includes my mom, dad, brother and me.
Nossa casa é constituída por quatro pessoas. Ele inclui a minha mãe, pai, irmão e eu.
childhood - infância
Example: I had a really fun childhood. I played lots of games with my friends.
Tive uma infância muito divertida. Eu joguei muitos jogos com os meus amigos.
Expressions
Expressões
I get along with...
Eu me dou bem com ...
Example: I get along with my brother. We have the same interests.
Eu dou-me bem com o meu irmão. Nós temos os mesmos interesses.
It runs in the family.
Isso acontece na familia.
Example: My sister and I have red hair. It runs in the family.
Minha irmã e eu tenho cabelo vermelho. Isso acontece na família.
Tie the knot
Casar
Example: They finally tied the knot after being together for five years.
Eles finalmente se casaram depois de estar juntos por cinco anos.
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
A. Does your __________ brother have curly hair like you?
B. Yes, he does. I think __________________ .
A. Does that mean everyone in your ________________ has the same hair?
B. No, my sister has my mother’s straight hair. But most of our________________ have curly hair.
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
A. Who is your favorite family member?
B. I’d say that my favorite is __________________.
A. Why did you choose him/her?
B. That’s because s/he’s __________________.
A. It sounds like you get along really well.
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. Please describe your family.
2. How many members does your household have?
3. What is your ideal family?
4. What is your role in your family?
5. How can a family’s relationship be strengthened?
2. Say It!
1. Discuss what you think makes a good parent.
Discuta o que você acha que faz um bom pai ou mãe.
2. Share a memorable experience you had with your family.
Compartilhe uma experiência memorável que teve com sua família.
3. Name some ways on how to deal with family problems. Explain each to your tutor.
Cite algumas maneiras de como lidar com problemas familiares. Explique cada um para o seu professor.
4. Tell your tutor if you agree or disagree with the common expression ‘Blood is thicker than water.’ Discuss your answer.
Informe o seu professor, se você concorda ou discorda com a expressão comum "O sangue é mais grosso do que a água."
Discute a sua resposta.
