III. Talking about the past. Study the mind map. Make up sentences

Expressions with family

IV. Write out all words and word combinations related to family. Add them to your topical vocabulary. Study the examples.

family gathering = a meeting / celebration of family members: "There's a small family gathering next week."

family resemblance = where members of the family look / act similar: "You can see a distinct family resemblance between the father and the son."

to start a family = to start having children: "They want to wait a couple of years before starting a family."

to run in the family = a characteristic that is common among family members: "Baldness runs in his family."

to bring up / raise a family = to have and look after children: "It's difficult to raise a family on one income."

a family car = a car big enough to transport a family: "The Volvo Estate is a popular family car."

family-size = large quantity item: "We need to buy family-size packets of biscuits!"

family-friendly = a policy that favours families: "This hotel is family-friendly."

family doctor = a doctor who looks after general medical needs: "There are a number of good family doctors in this area."

family man = a man who prefers to spend his time with his family: "John is a family man."

family values = traditional ideas about what a family should be: "Some political parties often emphasise family values and the importance of marriage."

family name = surname: "What's your family name?"

(From http://www.english-at-home.com/vocabulary/talking-about-your-family/

II. Phrasal verbs. Consult the dictionary.Look up the as many word combinations as you can with the verb ‘ to get’.

IV. Grammar. Study the theory about nouns in Grammar Guide. How can nouns be distinguished from other parts of speech?Find nouns in the text.

Speaking and writing

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