Match the words with the appropriate definitions

Read the magazine article below and fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below. Then close your books and talk about the qualities of a good babysitter.

Work in pairs and discuss.

How has family life changed since your grandparents were young?

What makes a relationship successful?

Why do relationships fail?

Are you following in your father’s steps?

What characteristics run in your family?

Do you argue with your parents? Do your parents tell you what to do all the time?

Do your parents check up on what you are doing? Do you think your parents treat you fairly?

What qualities do you think you must have in order to be seriously considered for the job of a baby-sitter?

common sense, bossy, sensibly, trustworthy, responsibility, enthusiastic, entertainer, relaxed, discipline, reliable, patience

What Makes a Good Babysitter?

When I was at school, I used to do a lot of babysitting at the weekends to earn a bit of extra pocket money. Most of the work I did was for family friends who had young children, and knew that I could cope with the 1) _______________ of looking after their kids. I think one of the most important qualities of a good

babysitter is 2) _________________ - you shouldn't get angry or

annoyed, but just stay calm in all situations. I suppose how you deal with anything is just a matter of 3) _________________; if there's a problem you just have to deal with it 4) __________________ and use your brain! I was always firm with the children but never 5) __________________ because I don't think you get anywhere with them if you keep on telling them to do things when it's unnec-essary. I tried to be 6) ___________________ with them; I didn't make too many rules, because that way we all enjoyed ourselves, and they always looked forward to me coming. Obviously a certain amount of 7) _________________ is needed, as you don't want them running round the house out of control. I'm a bit of a(n) 8) ________________ when it comes to looking after kids; I like to make

them laugh. We always sang a few songs and played a few games. I always tried to appear 9) ___________________ and interested in what they were doing as this helped them become confident, The most important quality for a babysitter, as far as the parents are concerned, is that you are __________________10) They are leaving you alone in their house with their children, and so they really have to be able to trust you. Of course you have to be 11) ____________________; it wouldn't be much good if they couldn't depend on you to get there on time every time.

nursery nursegovernessau pair nannybabysitterchildminder

a) a young foreign girl who looks after the children in return for board and lodging

b) a person who looks after children when their parents are at work

c) a qualified person employed by a family to look after the children

d) a woman whose job it is to look after very young children/newborn babies

e) a person who looks after the children when the parents go out

f) a woman employed to teach the children at home

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