Speaking Part

Q1: Can you tell me a little about your family?

Certainly, I come from a nuclear family that consists of four members: my parents, my younger brother, and myself. My father is an engineer while my mother is a homemaker. As for my brother, he's currently in high school.

• Nuclear family → Gia đình hạt nhân

• Homemaker → Người nội trợ

• As for → Về phần

Q2: What do you like to do with your family?

We love spending quality time together, especially during the weekends. We often have a family outing to the park or a movie theater. Besides, we also enjoy having dinner together and sharing our daily experiences.

• Quality time → Thời gian chất lượng

• Family outing → Đi chơi cùng gia đình

• Sharing our daily experiences → Chia sẻ những trải nghiệm hàng ngày

Q3: Who are you closest to in your family?

I would have to say my mother. She has always been my confidante and a source of encouragement. She knows me better than anyone else and always lends me an ear whenever I need to vent.

• Confidante → Người tâm sự

• Source of encouragement → Nguồn động viên

• Lends me an ear → Lắng nghe tôi

Exercises

1. 1. She is a _______ who takes care of the house and the children.
2. 2. We often go on a _______ to the beach during summer.
3. 3. I usually spend _______ with my family on weekends.
4. 4. My family is a _______ with four members.
5. 5. I like _______ my thoughts with my sister.
6. 6. My dad is my _______ when I feel demotivated.
7. 7. My best _______ is my brother.
8. 8. We love sharing our _______ at the dinner table.
9. 9. _______ my sister, she is a university student.
10. 10. My mother always _______ when I need someone to talk to.

Answers

1. 1. Homemaker
2. 2. Family outing
3. 3. Quality time
4. 4. Nuclear family
5. 5. Sharing
6. 6. Source of encouragement
7. 7. Confidante
8. 8. Daily experiences
9. 9. As for
10. 10. Lends me an ear.