TOPIC 2: FAMILY
1. Vocabulary
Grandma /ˈɡrænmɑː/ : bà
Grandpa /ˈɡrænpɑː/ : ông
Father /ˈfɑː.ðər/: bố
Mother /ˈmʌð.ər/: mẹ
Brother /ˈbrʌð.ər/: anh/em trai
Sister /ˈsɪs.tər/: chị/em gái
Uncle /ˈʌŋ.kəl/: chú/bác
Aunt /ænt/: cô/dì
Nephew /ˈ[Link]ː/: cháu trai
Niece /niːs/: cháu gái
Cousin /ˈkʌz.ɪn/: anh chị em họ
2. Let talk
1. How many people are in your family?
Answer:
There are [number] people in my family. My family
includes my parents, my siblings, and me. We are a
close-knit family and enjoy spending time together.
2. Where does your family live?
Answer:
My family lives in [Your City/Country], which is
known for [a brief interesting fact or feature].
Eg: My family lives in Hanoi, the vibrant capital of
Vietnam, famous for its centuries-old architecture and
rich culture. Hanoi is also known for its delicious street
food and lively markets.
3. How many siblings do you have? What do they do?
Answer:
I have [number] siblings. My [brother/sister] is [age],
and he/she works/studies as a [job/student].
Eg: I have one older sister who is a university student
studying engineering. She enjoys reading and playing
the piano in her free time.
4. Who is the oldest person in your family? Who is the
youngest?
Answer:
The oldest person in my family is my
[grandfather/grandmother/mom/dad], and the youngest
is [name or relation].
Eg: The oldest in my family is my grandmother, who is
80 years old, and the youngest is my little brother, who
is just 3 years old.
5. Who cooks in your family? Is he or she a good cook?
Answer:
In my family, [who cooks] usually prepares the meals.
He/she is [good/not so good] at cooking.
Eg: My mother often cooks for us, and she is a very
good cook. Her dishes are always delicious and full of
love.
6. What does your family do together?
Answer:
My family enjoys doing many activities together, such
as [eating meals, watching movies, playing games,
traveling, etc.].
Eg: We often watch movies on weekends and go on
trips during holidays. It’s a great way for us to relax and
have fun.
7. What do you buy for your mom and dad on their
birthday?
Answer:
For my mom and dad’s birthdays, I usually buy/give
them [gift, such as a present, flowers, a handmade card,
etc.].
Eg: I like to give my parents a handmade card and a
small gift, like a book or a bouquet of flowers, to show
my love.
8. Do you argue with your sibling? How do you make
up with them?
Answer:
Yes, sometimes we argue, but we always make up by
[talking, sharing, apologizing, doing something nice].
Eg: When we argue, we usually talk calmly to
understand each other and apologize if needed. That
helps us stay close.
9. How many cousins do you have? Where do they
live? Do you often see them?
Answer:
I have [number] cousins. They live in [places], and I see
them [how often].
Eg: I have five cousins who live in different cities. I see
them during family gatherings or holidays, and we
always have fun together.
10. Will you live with your parents?
Answer:
I plan to [live with them / live independently / go to
university in another city], depending on my future
plans.
Eg: I hope to live with my parents until I finish my
studies, then I might move to a bigger city to work.
3. Record the text
My family has 4 members: dad, mom, me and my
younger sister. Everyone in the family is very busy,
including me. My parents and I go to work from
morning to everning. Sometimes, we have to work
overtime. My sister is also busy with her school
schedule. So, the time we can be together is during
meals, and we all enjoy the time we spend together.
During dinner, we tell each other stories and talk about
our day. My parents tell us about business, customers
and interesting things that happened at work. My sister
and I share our experiences of the day. My sister also
laughs happily. We all love the food that my mother
cooks so dinner is the most meaningful meal for my
family. I often encourage my sister to learn how to cook
like our mother. Our family meals are simple but full of
laughter. I love my family
4. Grammar basic:
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