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My family is an important part of my life. We live in a cozy house in the suburbs. My parents, my younger sister, and I make up our household. My dad works as an engineer, and my mom is a teacher. They have always been supportive and caring, teaching us valuable lessons about life.

My sister is ten years younger than me. She is a cheerful and energetic girl, always eager to learn new things. We enjoy playing games together or watching movies on weekends.

Our extended family includes my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. We often gather for family celebrations, enjoying delicious meals and sharing stories. These gatherings create strong bonds and wonderful memories.

Having such a close-knit family helps me feel secure and loved. We always support each other and remain connected despite our busy lives. This unity and love are what make my family truly special to me.

• cozy – уютный – We spent a cozy evening at home, drinking tea and talking.

• in the suburbs – в пригороде – My grandparents live in the suburbs, where it is quieter and greener.

• make up one’s household – составлять хозяйство – Five people make up our household, including my parents, my brother, and me.

• supportive – поддерживающий – My family is very supportive when I face difficulties.

• teach a lesson – преподать урок – Parents sometimes teach a lesson by showing the consequences of bad behavior.

• valuable – ценный – I learned a valuable skill from my father: how to stay patient.

• be eager to – очень хотеть, стремиться – Children are usually eager to spend time with their grandparents.

• cheerful – весёлый, жизнерадостный – My cousin has a cheerful character, and he always makes us laugh.

• extended family – большая семья (с дальними родственниками) – Our extended family gathers at New Year to celebrate together.

• nuclear family – нуклеарная семья (только родители и дети) – Nowadays, many people live in a nuclear family without grandparents.

• include – включать – The family dinner usually includes traditional dishes.

• gather – собираться – Every summer we gather at our grandparents’ house.

• gathering – собрание, встреча – The wedding was a big family gathering.

• create strong bonds – создавать крепкие связи – Shared traditions create strong bonds between family members.

• close-knit family – сплочённая семья – We are a close-knit family, and we always help one another.

• secure – безопасный, надёжный – Children feel secure when they grow up in a loving family.

• despite – несмотря на – Despite small arguments, we remain a close family.

• unity – единство – Family unity is very important during difficult times.

Sample #1

You are going to give a talk about your family traditions. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not 2 minutes – 10—12 sentences.

Remember to say:

• if you have got many relatives;

• if you get along with your relatives;

• what traditions you have in your family;

• what your attitude to spending time with your family is.

You have to talk continuously.

Today I’m going to give a talk about my family traditions.

Well, I come from an extended family. I have a few aunts, uncles and a lot of cousins. I really love it since every time we meet up, we have lots of fun.

I have to admit, I get along with my relatives. Of course, sometimes we may have occasional disagreements, however, we respect each other’s opinions and support one another through thick and thin.

Frankly speaking, we have a few traditions in our family that we keep. The favourite one is probably celebrating the New Year. Every year we gather at our grandparents’ place, make festive New Year dishes like the Olivier salad or the Honey cake. We exchange presents, sing popular songs, watch fireworks and just have a good time.

My attitude to spending time with my family is great, of course. It doesn’t matter what we do, it always feels like home and it feels safe. These are people who know you and love you the way you are. It’s always a joy to catch up, enjoy good food together, and simply be in each other’s company.

To sum up, I’d like to say that it is really important to keep family traditions because they strengthen family bonds, create lasting memories and connect family members across generations.

That’s all I wanted to say about my family traditions. Thank you for listening.

Sample #2

You are going to give a talk about your family. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not 2 minutes – 10—12 sentences.

Remember to say:

• how you spend time with your family;

• when you give each other presents;

• if it important to help your parents with household chores;

• if you can say that your parents are your friends; why?/why not?

You have to talk continuously.

Today I’m going to give a talk about my family.

You know, we try to spend as much time together as possible, especially at weekends. Sometimes we go to the countryside or have picnics in the park. In the evenings, we usually talk, share news, or watch TV. In summer we always travel somewhere.

In my family, of course, we usually give each other presents on birthdays and New Year’s Eve. These are the most important celebrations for us. We also exchange small gifts on other holidays like Women’s Day or Father’s Day. It’s always a pleasant moment when everyone opens their presents and smiles.

I believe helping parents with household chores is very important. It teaches young people discipline and responsibility. Besides, it’s a good way to thank parents for everything they do for us.

I would say that my parents are both my mentors and my friends. They always give me good advice and support my decisions. I admire their wisdom and kindness. Our relationship is based on love, trust, and mutual respect.

That’s all I wanted to say about my family. Thank you for listening.

Sample #3

You are going to give a talk about family relations. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not 2 minutes – 10—12 sentences.

Remember to say:

• what the most common family problems are;

• if you always understand your parents; Do they understand you?

• how often you quarrel with your parents and why;

• what you think of your parents.

You have to talk continuously.

Today I’m going to give a talk about family relations.

In my opinion, common family problems include misunderstandings, financial difficulties, and generation gaps. People often have different opinions about rules, studies, or free time. It’s important to discuss these issues calmly and try to find a compromise.

I have to admit that sometimes I feel like my parents don’t really understand me, especially when it comes to modern things like social media or fashion. But I know they care about me and just want the best. We try to listen to each other and avoid arguments. Even if we disagree, we always make peace.

Honestly, I don’t quarrel with my parents very often, but it happens sometimes. We usually argue about school, housework, or how much time I spend on my phone. Besides, we may argue about my studies or going out with friends. They worry too much, and I want to be more independent.

I think my parents are wonderful people who always support me. They work hard to make our family happy and comfortable. They are kind, patient, and understanding, even when I make mistakes. I’m really grateful to have them in my life.

That’s all I wanted to say about family relations. Thank you for listening.

Sample #4

You are going to give a talk about family. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not 2 minutes – 10—12 sentences.

Remember to say:

• what you think the main role of the family is;

• what the most important family events are and why;

• whether you would like to have 4 or 5 brothers or sisters /why;

• what government should do to help young families.

You have to talk continuously.

Today I’m going to give a talk about family.

I’m convinced that the main role of the family is to provide emotional and moral support to all its members. A family shapes a person’s character and helps them develop important values such as honesty and respect. Without family, it’s much harder to feel truly happy and confident.

I believe the most important family events are those that bring people together, such as anniversaries, weddings, and traditional holidays. They remind us of our roots and help us keep family traditions alive. During these occasions, people show love, gratitude, and respect for one another.

Frankly speaking, no, I wouldn’t like to have so many brothers and sisters. I think it would be too noisy and difficult for parents to take care of everyone. It’s also hard to have enough personal space in a big family. I prefer having one or two siblings so that we can stay close and help each other.

I think, the government should support young families by giving them financial help and affordable housing. It’s often difficult for young couples to buy a flat or raise children without assistance. The government could also provide free education and healthcare for kids.

That’s all I wanted to say about family relations. Thank you for listening.

Vocabulary Bank

• parents – родители – My parents always help me when I need advice.

• mother / mom / mum – мама – My mom is a very caring person.

• father / dad – папа – My dad works in an office.

• sibling – брат или сестра – I have two siblings: one brother and one sister.

• brother – брат – My brother is older than me.

• sister – сестра – My sister studies at university.

• twins – близнецы – My cousins are twins, and they look the same.

• grandparents – бабушка и дедушка – My grandparents live in the village.

• grandmother / grandma – бабушка – My grandma tells me fairy tales.

• grandfather / grandpa – дедушка – My grandpa goes fishing every weekend.

• uncle – дядя – My uncle is a teacher.

• aunt – тётя – My aunt lives in another city.

• cousin – двоюродный брат / сестра – My cousin often visits us in summer.

• nephew – племянник – My nephew is very active.

• niece – племянница – My niece likes painting.

• husband – муж – Her husband is very kind.

• wife – жена – My uncle’s wife is a doctor.

• children / kids – дети – They have three children.

• son – сын – Their son goes to school.

• daughter – дочь – Their daughter is five years old.

• close family – близкая семья – We are a close family and always support each other.

• extended family – большая семья – Our extended family meets during holidays.

• nuclear family – нуклеарная семья (только родители и дети) – Most people live in a nuclear family today.

• single-parent family – неполная семья – He grew up in a single-parent family.

• large family – большая семья – She comes from a large family with five siblings.

• generation – поколение – Different generations sometimes have different views.

• ancestor – предок – I want to know more about my ancestors.

• descendant – потомок – We are the descendants of our grandparents.

• family tree – семейное древо – I drew my family tree for school.

• relatives – родственники – We invited all our relatives to the wedding.

• grow up – расти, взрослеть – I grew up in a small family.

• get along with – ладить – I get along with my sister very well.

• argue – ссориться – Teenagers often argue with their parents.

• quarrel – ругаться – They sometimes quarrel about small things.

• make peace – мириться – After the fight, they quickly made peace.

• respect – уважать – Children should respect their parents.

• support – поддерживать – My parents always support me in my studies.

• rely on – полагаться на – I can rely on my family when I have problems.

• trust – доверять – I trust my brother with my secrets.

• care about – заботиться о – My family cares about me a lot.

• take care of – ухаживать – She takes care of her little brother.

• protect – защищать – Parents always protect their children.

• share – делиться – We share everything in our family.

• forgive – прощать – Family members forgive each other easily.

• love – любить – I love my family very much.

• family tradition – семейная традиция – We have a family tradition to celebrate birthdays together.

• family values – семейные ценности – Family values are important for raising children.

• household chores – домашние дела – We divide household chores in my family.

• do the washing-up – мыть посуду – I usually do the washing-up after dinner.

• do the laundry – стирать бельё – My mom does the laundry twice a week.

• clean the house – убирать дом – We clean the house every Saturday.

• cook meals – готовить еду – My father often cooks meals on weekends.

• help with homework – помогать с домашним заданием – My parents help me with homework when I need it.

• spend time together – проводить время вместе – We like to spend time together in the evenings.

• family dinner – семейный ужин – Every Sunday we have a big family dinner.

• celebration – празднование – We had a big celebration for my grandmother’s birthday.

• holiday gathering – семейный праздник – We always have a holiday gathering at New Year.

• weekend activity – занятие на выходных – Our weekend activity is walking in the park together.

• family trip – семейная поездка – Last summer we went on a family trip to the sea.

• to visit relatives – навещать родственников – We often visit relatives in the countryside.

• caring – заботливый – My mom is very caring.

• supportive – поддерживающий – My parents are always supportive.

• strict – строгий – My father is strict but fair.

• generous – щедрый – My aunt is very generous with gifts.

• kind – добрый – My grandma is a kind woman.

• hard-working – трудолюбивый – My dad is hard-working and never lazy.

• responsible – ответственный – My brother is responsible and always does his tasks.

• patient – терпеливый – My mother is very patient with children.

• funny – смешной – My cousin is funny and tells good jokes.

• friendly – дружелюбный – My family is friendly to everyone.

• to be proud of – гордиться – My parents are proud of my success at school.

• to look after – присматривать – I look after my little sister when my parents are busy.

• to be close to – быть близким с – I am very close to my grandmother.

• to be part of – быть частью – I feel happy to be part of my family.

• to keep in touch – поддерживать связь – We keep in touch with relatives by phone.

• to celebrate together – праздновать вместе – We celebrate all important holidays together.

• to give advice – давать совет – My parents always give me good advice.

• to solve problems – решать проблемы – In my family we solve problems by talking.

• to spend holidays – проводить праздники – We spend holidays with our grandparents.

• to enjoy company – наслаждаться компанией – I enjoy the company of my cousins.

• marriage – брак – Their marriage is very strong.

• wedding – свадьба – We went to my cousin’s wedding last year.

• divorce – развод – Divorce can be hard for children.

• get married – пожениться – My parents got married twenty years ago.

• have children – завести детей – They want to have children in the future.

• raise / bring up children – воспитывать детей – It is not easy to raise children.

• adopt a child – усыновить / удочерить ребёнка – They decided to adopt a child.

• move house – переехать – My family moved house last year.

• live together – жить вместе – We live together with our grandparents.

• live separately – жить отдельно – My uncle lives separately from us.

• family background – семейное происхождение – She comes from a strong family background.

• household – домашнее хозяйство – There are five people in our household.

• generation gap – разница поколений – There is sometimes a generation gap between parents and children.

• role model – образец для подражания – My father is my role model.

• upbringing – воспитание – He had a strict upbringing.

• family bond – семейная связь – Strong family bonds help in hard times.

• family reunion – семейное собрание – We had a family reunion last summer.

• family support – поддержка семьи – Family support is important for success.

• only child – единственный ребёнок – I am an only child, so I don’t have siblings.

• stepmother / stepfather – мачеха / отчим – Her stepfather is very kind to her.