Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Sibling
UK: /ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/ US: /ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/
Meaning:
A brother or sister.
- I have one sibling, my younger sister.
Supportive
UK: /səˈpɔː.tɪv/ US: /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɪv/
Meaning:
Giving help or encouragement.
- My best friend is always supportive when I have problems.
Get along
UK: /ɡet əˈlɒŋ/ US: /ɡet əˈlɑːŋ/
Meaning:
To have a good relationship.
- My siblings and I get along very well.
Look up to
UK: /lʊk ʌp tuː/ US: /lʊk ʌp tuː/
Meaning:
To admire or respect someone.
- I look up to my older brother because he is very kind.
Exercise 2
Role Play
Direction:
1. Your tutor would play the dailogue. Listen carefully.
2. After listening, Read the conversation aloud.
3. Role-play the conversation with your tutor.
Situation: Lisa and Daniel are talking about their siblings and friends.
Lisa
Hey Daniel! Do you have any siblings?

Daniel
Oh hey, Lisa! Yeah, I do; I have one sibling, my younger brother.

Lisa
Oh, that’s nice! Do you guys get along?

Daniel
We really do! Honestly, we get along super well. He’s also really supportive. What about you?
Lisa
I have an older sister. I totally look up to her; she’s just so trustworthy!


Daniel
Wow, that’s awesome. It’s such a blessing to have siblings you admire.

Lisa
Definitely! So, what about your friends?

Daniel
My best friend? He’s amazing; super supportive too. We’ve known each other since we were kids!

QUESTIONS
1. How many siblings does Daniel have ?
2. Why does Lisa admire her older sister?
3. How long have Daniel and his best friend known each other?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.

Play sound when student answers correctly.

Play sound when the answer is incorrect.
Example:
I ___ that teamwork is essential.
(A) agree
(B) believe → “b” is the right answer. I believe that teamwork is essential
1. My sister and I ___ ___ very well despite our age difference.
(A) get along
(B) support
2. Many people ___ ___ ___ their parents for advice.
(A) looked up
(B) look up to
3. My ___ always helps me with my homework.
(A) sibling
(B) neighbor
4. It’s important to have ___ friends who encourage you.
(A) helpful
(B) supportive
5. I ___ ___ ___ my older brother because he’s responsible.
(A) look up to
(B) get along
6. ___ you have any siblings?
(A) Are
(B) Do
7. My brother is two years older than ___.
(A) me
(B) I
8. I usually share my secrets with my sister because she’s a good ___.
(A) listener
(B) hearer
9. Each of my siblings has ___ own hobbies.
(A) their
(B) his or her
10. My twin brother and I have always supported ___ in everything we do.
(A) us
(B) each other
11. My older sister, ___ lives in Canada, often sends me books.
(A) which
(B) who
12. If I ___ an only child, I would have felt lonely growing up.
(A) am
(B) were
13. None of my brothers ___ married yet.
(A) is
(B) are
14. I asked my parents if ___ could help me with my school project.
(A) they
(B) them
15. He said he ___ always wanted a younger sister.
(A) has
(B) had
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. Do you have any siblings?
2. How do you get along with your siblings or friends?
3. What makes a person trustworthy?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. Do you have siblings? How many ?
2. Do you have friends ? How many ?
3. How do you spend time with your family ?
4. How do you send time with your friends ?
5. What qualities do you value in a good friend?
6. Do you think having siblings is important? Why or why not?
7. Do you think having a best friend is important ?
8. How do you solve problems with your sibling ?
9. How do you solve problems with your friends ?
10. What if you have an argument with your friend ? How do you solve that ?
11. Who in your life do you trust the most? Why?
12. What do you admire most about your siblings ?
13. What do you admire most about your best friend ?
14. What is a memorable experience you've had with your sibling ?
15. What is a memorable experience you've had with your friends ?