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1. Story

Every Sunday, Anna’s family has a special tradition – they gather for a family evening at home. It’s called «family night,» and it is one of the most important times of the week for them. They all come together to share stories, play games, and simply enjoy each other’s company.

Anna’s parents prepare a big meal for everyone. Sometimes it’s a homemade pizza, and other times it’s a delicious stew with bread. Anna’s younger brother, Max, loves to help set the table and serve the food. They sit around the table, talking about their week, what they did, and what plans they have for the coming week.

After dinner, the family enjoys playing board games. They often play «Monopoly» or «Scrabble.» It’s a great way for them to bond and have fun. Anna’s grandmother, who lives with them, loves to tell funny stories about her childhood, and everyone listens carefully. The family laughs together, and Anna feels so happy to be surrounded by people she loves.

Sometimes, after playing games, they watch a movie together. They usually choose a comedy or an adventure film. Anna’s father makes popcorn, and they all snuggle up on the sofa. It’s a simple evening, but it’s full of joy and love.

Family gatherings are very important for Anna. She feels that these moments help strengthen the bond between family members and create beautiful memories that they will cherish forever.

2. Useful Phrases and Expressions

family gathering – семейные посиделки

to come together – собираться вместе

to share stories – делиться историями

to enjoy each other’s company – наслаждаться обществом друг друга

to prepare a meal – готовить еду

homemade pizza – домашняя пицца

to set the table – накрывать на стол

to serve the food – подавать еду

to bond – сближаться, укреплять отношения

to play board games – играть в настольные игры

Monopoly – монополия

Scrabble – скраббл

to tell stories – рассказывать истории

to laugh together – смеяться вместе

to watch a movie – смотреть фильм

comedy – комедия

adventure film – приключенческий фильм

to make popcorn – делать попкорн

to snuggle up on the sofa – уютно устроиться на диване

to create beautiful memories – создавать красивые воспоминания

to cherish forever – хранить навсегда

3. Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the English phrases with their Russian translations.

family gathering

to share stories

to bond

to play board games

to laugh together

to set the table

to enjoy each other’s company

to make popcorn

a) накрывать на стол

b) делать попкорн

c) семейные посиделки

d) смеяться вместе

e) делиться историями

f) сближаться

g) наслаждаться обществом друг друга

h) играть в настольные игры

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Complete the sentences using the words and phrases from the box.

Box:

family gathering, to bond, to make popcorn, to set the table, to watch a movie, homemade pizza, to tell stories, to enjoy each other’s company

Every Sunday, my family has a __________ where we play games and talk.

My mom usually prepares __________, which is our favorite meal for family nights.

After dinner, we like __________ together and laughing at the funny scenes.

It’s important to spend time with family because it helps __________ and strengthen our relationships.

My grandmother loves __________ about her childhood, and everyone listens with interest.

My brother always helps __________ before we sit down for dinner.

We usually __________ after dinner, especially comedies or adventure films.

During family gatherings, we always __________ and talk about our week.

Exercise 3: Answer the questions

Answer the questions using full sentences.

What is your favorite family gathering tradition?

How does your family spend time together during the evenings or weekends?

Do you enjoy playing board games with your family? Why or why not?

How do you usually celebrate family nights? What activities do you do?

Why do you think it’s important to have family gatherings?

4. Answers

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – c

2 – e

3 – f

4 – h

5 – d

6 – a

7 – g

8 – b

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

family gathering

homemade pizza

to watch a movie

to bond

to tell stories

to set the table

to watch a movie

to enjoy each other’s company

Exercise 3: Answer the questions

What is your favorite family gathering tradition?

My favorite family tradition is our Sunday dinners. We always spend time together, enjoy delicious food, and talk about our week. It’s a special time for us to connect and relax.

How does your family spend time together during the evenings or weekends?

We usually have family dinners on weekends, watch movies together, and play games. Sometimes we also go for walks or visit relatives.

Do you enjoy playing board games with your family? Why or why not?

Yes, I enjoy playing board games because it’s fun and a great way to spend time together. We always laugh a lot and have friendly competition.

How do you usually celebrate family nights? What activities do you do?

We celebrate family nights by having a big dinner, playing games, and watching a movie. We also talk about our day and enjoy each other’s company.

Why do you think it’s important to have family gatherings?

Family gatherings are important because they help strengthen relationships, create lasting memories, and give everyone a chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company. They bring the family closer and make us feel connected.