14 UNIT 02 | It’s all relative You are going to listen to four teenagers talking about their favourite person in their families again (see coursebook, p. 25). First, study the task below, then, while listening, match the speakers with their statements (A–J). There are two extra statements that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. After listening, take some time to check your answers. LISTENING 2 04 My favourite person Expand your vocabulary: Families and relationships Read through this list of words and cross out any that can’t be used with family. blended blood close-knit dysfunctional extended father-in-law forms life members portrait prejudice professional quality related relationships sibling social structures ties traditional wanted Now create a table of collocations with the word family. In the first column, list collocations where family comes first (e.g. family portrait). In the second column, list collocations where family comes second (e.g. blended family). Which expression is the odd one out? Cross it out and write down why it doesn’t fit. 1 offspring – sibling – father-in-law – ancestor 2 related – close – inseparable – attached to 3 to bond – to live with – to stick together – to relate to 4 to raise – to grow up – upbringing – to have contact with 5 blended family – same-sex couple – childfree couple – single-parent family LANGUAGE 3 a b 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F A My parents and I get on all right. F The moment we met is special to me. B I often feel better once we’ve talked to each other. G I have other people who look after me. C It’s important to get on well with everyone. H The age of my favourite person worries me. D Grown-ups can be helpful when making decisions. I I suppose I idolise my dad a bit. E There is a lot of conflict around me. J I’m really fond of my mother. Speaker 1 – Freddie 0 1 Speaker 2 – Siobhan 2 3 Speaker 3 – Miguel 4 5 Speaker 4 – Isabel 6 7 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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