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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Relative
UK: /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv/ US: /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv/
Meaning:
A person who is part of your extended family, such as cousins, aunts, or uncles.
- I have many relatives living in different cities.
Family Reunion
UK: /ˈfæmɪli rɪˈjuːnɪən/ US: /ˈfæmɪli rɪˈjunɪən/
Meaning:
A gathering of family members who haven’t seen each other for a while.
- We have a big family reunion every year during the holidays.
Look after
UK: /lʊk ˈɑːftə/ US: /lʊk ˈæftər/
Meaning:
To take care of someone or something.
- I often look after my younger siblings when my parents are busy.
Get along with
UK: /ɡɛt əˈlɒŋ wɪð/ US: /ɡɛt əˈlɔːŋ wɪð/
Meaning:
To have a good relationship with someone.
- I get along with my cousins because we share similar interests.
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: Chloe and Max are discussing their relatives.
Chloe
Hey Max! Do you have any relatives living nearby?
Max
Hey Chloe! Yeah, my cousins live just a few blocks away. How about you?
Chloe
I have an aunt and uncle in the same city. I visit them often.
Max
That’s cool! Do you get along well with your cousins?
Chloe
Definitely, we’re really close. Do you see your relatives much?
Max
Mostly at family reunions. It’s always fun catching up.
Chloe
I love family reunions—they’re the best!
Max
Same here. It’s great to spend time with everyone.
QUESTIONS
Where do Max’s cousins live?
Who does Chloe visit often?
When does Max usually meet his relatives?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Play sound when student answers correctly.
Play sound when the answer is incorrect.
Example
I need someone to ___ ___ ___ my dog while I’m on vacation.
A. look on
B. look after
(Answer: look after)
1. Can you ___ ___ ___ your brother while I’m away?
(A) look after
(B) get along with
2. I’m lucky because I ___ ___ ___ my relatives very well.
(A) look after
(B) get along with
3. My ___ lives in Canada, but we talk often on the phone.
(A) relative
(B) cousin
4. I’m very close to my ___ because we grew up together.
(A) relative
(B) cousin
5. The ___ was so much fun! I met relatives I hadn’t seen in years.
(A) family reunion
(B) family meeting
Subject–Verb Agreement
Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form.
1. My brother (go / goes) to school by bus.
2. The cousins (visit / visits) us every month.
3. My uncle (work / works) in a bank.
4. My parents (like / likes) gardening.
5. My aunt and uncle (live / lives) in the city.
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. Do you have a favorite cousin?
2. How often do you meet your relatives?
3. Have you ever attended a family reunion?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. How many relatives do you have?
2. Do your relatives live near or far from you?
3. Who is your closest relative, and why?
4. How do you usually spend time with your relatives?
5. Have you ever had a family reunion? What was it like?
6. Do you get along with all your relatives? Why or why not?
7. How often do you visit your extended family?
8. What do you usually talk about with your relatives?
9. Are family traditions important in your family?
10. What is your favorite memory with a relative?