Текст 5

Paul and Kerry McDonald would like to welcome their new son Christopher Casey to the clan! Weighing 4.2 kilograms, Chris was born on January 2nd at 3:30pm. He will join sister Rachel, 6 and brother Malcolm, 4 in the McDonald household in Vancouver, Canada. Christopher's proud aunts Kathy McDonald and Sherry Smith were present at his birth. Grandparents, Lisa and Mike Smith were also present. Chris's grandmother in Texas will be arriving soon to meet her new grandson. Cousins Jerry, Fern, and Lindsay can't wait to meet baby Chris too! The proud parents would like to thank all of their extended family for the warm wishes and gifts.

Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What is Christopher's mother's name?

2. Who are Christopher's siblings?

3. How is Kathy McDonald related to the newborn?

4. Who will be coming to see Chris soon?

5. Who is Kathy in relation to Kerry?

Текст 6 Annie's Brother

I have a small hotel in the city of Galway.

'We're from Ireland, I have a small hotel in the city of Galway. My wife's name is Shona, and she has a job as a nurse in a hospital near the town centre. We have three sons, Paul, Donny, and Conor. We have an apartment in the hotel. Our sons Paul and Donny have a band, Metro 5. They're in Las Vegas now. Conor is here with us. My sister, Annie, and her husband, Jim, have a big house in London. They have two children, a son and a daughter. Annie has a very good job. Jim has a good job, too.

Согласитесь или не согласитесь.

Is Paddy's hotel is in England- It isn't in England. It's in Ireland.

1. His wife has a job in a hospital.

2. Annie is Paddy's wife.

3. Their hotel is very big.

4. Paddy and Shona have three children.

5. All their sons are in Las Vegas.

6. Jim and Annie have a son and a daughter.

Текст 7 The Castle Family

Andy Castle lives in Brighton. He's not married. He has a nice car and a good job. Andy Castle lives with his parents, in his parents' house. He's thirty-seven years old.

His mother's opinion

It isn't a problem. Andy is a very good boy. He doesn't have parties in the house.

Why does Andy live at home?

Because he likes it here. He helps me around the house. It's not a problem. I have a daughter Emily, but she doesn't live at home. Andy is my only son.

His father's opinion It's not right. His mother says he's a good boy ... well, he's a man! And a thirty-seven-year old man doesn't live with his mother and father. What about a family for Andy? I want to be a grandfather!

Why does Andy live at home?

I don't understand. He has money, he's a handsome young man. I love him, but it's better for Andy if he has his own house or flat.

Andy's opinion

It's fine. My father isn't very happy, but that's his problem. I don't have a girlfriend right now. When I meet the right girl, I'll get married and leave home.

Why do you live at home? I have great parents, and I'm very happy to live with them. I like my house. A lot of my friends live at home.

Подчеркните правильный вариант.

1. Andy is / isn't 32 years old.

2. Andy has / doesn't have a car.

3. His mother wants / doesn't want Andy to live at home.

4. Emily lives / doesn't live with Andy.

5. Andy is / isn't married.

6. His father loves / doesn't love Andy.

7. Andy likes / doesn't like his house.

What's your opinion? Useful language

• It's not a problem.

• It's a problem.

• It's fine.

• It's not right.