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family activities |
man – young girl |
00:39 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
If you are a child, where do you want your mother or father to take you on their day off (e.g., amusement park, zoo, swimming pool, a park, etc.)?
Idioms
“soft-hearted” = gentle, kind
“He might not seem very understanding, but you’ll see he’s soft-hearted once you get to know him.”
“run in the family” = physical or personality traits that are similar
“All their kids are very athletic; it seems to run in the family.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Try this activity to practice the vocabulary from the conversation:
Post-Listening Exercise
Family entertainment can be a way to improve family relationships. Share your thoughts and experiences on the following topics with a partner:
- What things did you do together with your family when you were growing up?
- Do you still do any of these things today?
Online Investigation
Families sometimes visit an amusement park like Disneyland or something smaller for fun. Choose a country or place you want to visit and answer these questions using the Internet:
- What is the name of the amusement park?
- Where is it located?
- What are the hours?
- How much does a ticket cost to get in?
- Are there any discounts for children or seniors?
- What are the main attractions of the park?