Unit+1

In this Unit, we've been discussing Families. Take a look at the pictures below and mention their similarities and differences. Do you believe they reflect what families were like in the past and are like in the present? Give your opinion about their behavior, habits and routine





Ways of Comparing

Family Video - The Simpsons

Family Idioms

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Words in Action

• Kindsoffamilies : nuclear family, stepfamily, in-laws, fostercare, extendedfamily. • Kindsofchild : stepdaughter, adoptedchild, half-brother, offspring, triplets. • Kindsofparents : stepfather, caretaker, singleparent, widow (woman), widower (man), surrogatemother, childless. • Other : secondhusband, ex-wife, lifepartner, bride, fiancé (man), fiancée (woman), groom.