Talking About Family

Read the information about your assigned family. Your partner has information about a different family. Take turns asking questions to learn about both.

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  The Miller family lives in a small house in London. The father, John, is a high school teacher. He has two daughters named Sarah and Emily. They have a big brown dog named Buster who loves to play in the park.

  Questions:

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    Question: What is John's job?
    Options:

    • Doctor
    • Teacher
    • Chef
    Correct_answer: Teacher
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    Question: How many daughters are in the Miller family?
    Options:

    • One
    • Two
    • Three
    Correct_answer: Two
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    Question: What kind of pet do they have?
    Options:

    • A small cat
    • A big dog
    • A green bird
    Correct_answer: A big dog
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  The Chen family lives in a large apartment in Shanghai. The mother, Mei, is a professional chef. She has one son named Wei and a younger sister named Lian. They don't have any pets, but they have many plants.

  Questions:

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    Question: Where does the Chen family live?
    Options:

    • London
    • New York
    • Shanghai
    Correct_answer: Shanghai
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    Question: What is Mei's occupation?
    Options:

    • Chef
    • Nurse
    • Artist
    Correct_answer: Chef
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    Question: Who is Lian?
    Options:

    • Mei's daughter
    • Mei's sister
    • Wei's grandmother
    Correct_answer: Mei's sister

We all have different family traditions. Read about one tradition and ask your partner about theirs to complete the chart.

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  In David’s family, Sunday dinner is the most important time. Every Sunday at 6:00 PM, ten family members meet at Grandma’s house. They always eat pasta and talk about their week. It is very loud but very fun.

  Questions:

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    Question: What time does the Sunday dinner start?
    Options:

    • 5:00 PM
    • 6:00 PM
    • 7:00 PM
    Correct_answer: 6:00 PM
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    Question: Where does the family meet?
    Options:

    • At a restaurant
    • At the park
    • At Grandma's house
    Correct_answer: At Grandma's house
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    Question: What food do they always eat?
    Options:

    • Pizza
    • Pasta
    • Rice
    Correct_answer: Pasta
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  In Maria’s family, Saturday is for sports. Every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM, Maria, her brother, and her father go to the local club to play tennis. After the game, they go to a cafe to drink orange juice.

  Questions:

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    Question: What sport does Maria’s family play?
    Options:

    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Basketball
    Correct_answer: Tennis
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    Question: When do they play sports?
    Options:

    • Saturday morning
    • Sunday afternoon
    • Friday evening
    Correct_answer: Saturday morning
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    Question: What do they drink after the game?
    Options:

    • Water
    • Coffee
    • Orange juice
    Correct_answer: Orange juice

Learn about two different family pets. Read your text and answer your partner's questions to see which pet is more active.

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  Max is a golden retriever. He is five years old and very friendly. He lives with the Taylor family. Max sleeps in a large bed in the kitchen. He eats two big meals every day and loves eating carrots.

  Questions:

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    Question: How old is Max?
    Options:

    • Three years old
    • Five years old
    • Seven years old
    Correct_answer: Five years old
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    Question: Where does Max sleep?
    Options:

    • In the bedroom
    • In the garden
    • In the kitchen
    Correct_answer: In the kitchen
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    Question: What unusual snack does Max love?
    Options:

    • Apples
    • Carrots
    • Bread
    Correct_answer: Carrots
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  Luna is a small black cat. She is two years old and very quiet. She lives with the Smith family. Luna sleeps on the sofa in the living room. She likes to eat fish and watches birds from the window all day.

  Questions:

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    Question: What color is Luna?
    Options:

    • White
    • Black
    • Grey
    Correct_answer: Black
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    Question: Where does Luna spend her time sleeping?
    Options:

    • On the sofa
    • In a box
    • Under the bed
    Correct_answer: On the sofa
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    Question: What does Luna like to watch?
    Options:

    • Television
    • Dogs
    • Birds
    Correct_answer: Birds