UNIT 4: THIS IS MY FAMILY

Preview

A. Look at the photo. How many people are there in this family?

Answer:

There are 19 people in this family

B. Match the words with the numbers. Use the words in the box

Mom dad brother sister

Answer:

1- sister

3-brother

3- mom

4-dad

1. Work with your partner. Ask and answer the questions

Example

- How many people are there in your family?

- There are five people in my family

Answer:

How many people are there in your family?

There are seven people in my family

Language focus

A. Listen and read. Then repeat the conversation and replace the words in blue.

B. Practice with a partner. Replace any words to make your own conversation.

Answer:

Picture 1:

Version 1: Hey, Maya-are those your family photos?

Yes, this is my family in Brazil. That's my dad and that's my mom.

Version 2: Hey, Nadine-are those your family photos?

Yes, this is my family in South Africa. That's my dad and that's my mom.

Version 3: A: Hey, Stig are those your family photos?

Yes, this is my family in Sweden. That's my dad and that's my mom.

Picture 2:

Version 1: Are these your sisters?

No, they're my cousins.

Version 2: Are these your friends?

No, they're my cousins.

Version 3: Are these your brothers?

No, they're my cousins.

Picture 3:

Version 1:OK. Do you have any brothers and sisters?

Yeah! I have a brother and two sisters.

Version 2: OK. Do you have any brothers and sisters?

Yeah! I have a brother and three sisters.

Version 3: OK. Do you have any brothers and sisters?

Yeah! I have a brother and four sisters.

Picture 4:

Version 1: Is that your baby brother?

No, that's me!

Version 2: Is that your baby sister?

No, that's me!

Version 3: Is that your cousin?

No, that's me!

Answer:

C. Circle the correct answers. Listen and check.

Answer:

1. do

2. doesn’t

3. does

4. do

5. don’t

D. Complete the question. Write Do/ Does. Then look at the photo below and answer the question

1. ___________Sarah have a husband? ___________

2. ___________Jason and Peter have two sisters? ___________

3. ___________Lisa have two brothers? ___________

4. ___________Chris and Sarah have children? ___________

5. ___________Peter have a sister? ___________

Answer:

1. Does/ Yes, she does

2. Do/ No, they don't

3. Does/ Yes, she does

4. Do/ Yes, they do

5. Does/ yes, he does

E. ork with a partner. Ask and answer questions to make your partner’s family tree. Look at Lisa’s family tree on page 133 to help you.

Answer:

Học sinh tự thực hành tại lớp

The Real World

Unusual weather

A. Write the word in the correct column. Some word can be used twice

Answer:

B. Answer the questions. Then listen and check your answers.

1. Who's your brother's mom?

She's my__________________

2. Who's your uncle's daughter?

She's my__________________

3. Who's your dad's dad?

He's my__________________

4. Who's your sister's daughter?

She's my__________________

5. Who's your father's brother?

He's my__________________

6. Who's your mom's sister?

She's my__________________

Answer:

1. mom

2. Cousin

3. grandfather

4. niece

5. Uncle

6. aunt

Discussion. Do you want to live with your immediate family or with your extended family?

Give reasons.

Answer:

I want to live with my extended family because I love being around many relatives. There's always someone to talk to or help when I need support. I can learn from my grandparents and play with my cousins. It feels warm and fun to live in a big family house.

PRONUNCIATION

Reduction: do and does

DO YOU KNOW?

Twins are brothers or sisters who

a. are born at the same birth

b. look like each other

Answer:

b. look like each other

A. Listen to the intonation. Listen again and repeat.

1. Do you have a sister?

2. Do they have cousins?

3. Does he have a brother?

4. Does he have an aunt?

5. Does she have a nephew?

6. Does he have a niece?

Answer:

1. Do you have a sister?

2. Do they have cousins?

3. Does he have a brother?

4. Does he have an aunt?

5. Does she have a nephew?

6. Does he have a niece?

B. Listen and answer. Circle the words you hear.

1. (Does she / Do they) have a cousin?

2. (Do they / Do you) have an aunt?

3. (Do they / Does he) have younger brothers?

4. (Does she / Do they) have a baby sister?

5. (Do they/Does she) have aunts and uncles?

Answer:

1. Does she have a cousin?

2. Do they have an aunt?

3. Does he have younger brothers?

4. Does she have a baby sister?

5. Do they have aunts and uncles?

C. Work with a partner. Take turns to read the questions in B, stressing the correct words

Answer:

1. Does she

2. Do they

3. Does he

4. Does she

5. Do they

COMMUNICATION

Play a game. Ask questions from the game board below. When someone answers “Yes”, write their name in the box. The first person to complete all the boxes is the winner.

Answer:

Học sinh tự thực hành

READING

Twins days festival

Every year, the small town of Twinsburg, Ohio, in the United States, has a special festival. It’s called the Twins Days Festival. The festival takes place in August. It’s three days long and is very popular. Thousands of brothers and sisters visit this festival. Most of them are twins. They go there to meet old friends and to make new ones. Twins often look the same, with the same color hair and eyes, but sometimes there are quite a few differences. Identical twins, however, look exactly like each other. They also often have the same hobbies!

A. Look at the photo. What do you think the article is about. Check ✔ the correct answer.

1. Big families

2. Brothers and sisters

3. Famous families

Answer:

B, brothers and sisters

B. Read the article quickly. Underline the name of the town.

Answer:

Twinsburg (Every year, the small town of Twinsburg, Ohio, in the United States, has a special festival. )

C. Make a list. Write the names of interesting festivals you know.

Answer:

New Year's Day: Ngày Đầu Năm Mới.

April Fools' Day: Ngày Nói dối.

Easter : Lễ Phục Sinh

May Day: Ngày Quốc Tế Lao Động.

Christmas: Giáng sinh.

Mid Autumn festival : Trung thu

Comprehension

IDIOMS

My sister and I have red hair. It_______in the family

a. runs

b. walks

c. takes

Answer:

a. runs

A. Choose the correct answers for Twins Days Festival.

1. Main Idea What's another title for this article?

a. A Special Festival

b. Visiting Ohio

c.A Day Out with Frienc

2. Detail The festival is days long.

a. two

b. three

c. four

3. Vocabulary The word "popular" means people. (line 3)

a. like it

b. don't like it

c. think it's very long

4. Inference Who can go to this festival?

a. everyone

b. only twins

c. only twins from Ohio

5. Vocabulary: What is the word for twins who look exactly the same?

a. identical

b. similar

c. different

Answer:

1. a. – A Special Festival
(Explanation: The article describes a unique festival that happens every year in Twinsburg, Ohio. It’s all about twins, making it a special and unusual event.)

2. b. – three
(Explanation: The article clearly says: “The festival takes place in August. It’s three days long.”)

3. a. – like it
(Explanation: The word "popular" means that many people enjoy or like it. The article says the festival is “very popular,” showing that it attracts many visitors.)

4. a. – everyone
(Explanation: Although the festival is mainly for twins, the article doesn't say it's only for them. It says “most of them are twins,” which means everyone can go.)

5. a. – identical
(Explanation: The article says: “Identical twins, however, look exactly like each other.” So the correct word for twins who look exactly the same is identical.)

B. Complete the word web

Answer:

1. Year
2. Old
3. new
4. Ohio

5. Sisters

C. Talk with a partner. Do you know any twins? Are they the same or different?

Answer:

A: Do you know any twins?
B: Yes, I do. My cousins are twins.
A: Are they the same or different?
B: They are identical twins, so they look the same. But their personalities are very different. One is very quiet, and the other is really outgoing.
A: That’s interesting! Do they like the same things?
B: Not really. One likes sports, and the other loves reading.

Writing

Write an email. Describe your family in 40-60 words

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Answer:

From:Thanhtam@gmail.com

To:Minhhoang123@gmail.com

Subject: Hello from Hanoi! ,

I want to tell you about my family. I live with my parents and my younger brother. My mom is a teacher, and my dad is an engineer. My brother loves soccer, and we play together a lot. We're a small but happy family!

Best,

Tam

Video

MEGAFAMILY

BEFORE YOU WATCH

Circle the words you think you vill hear to describe the Cason family

happy

small

big

fun

unusual

Answer:

big

fun

unusual

WHILE YOU WATCH

A. Check your answers to the Before You Watch question.

Answer:

I think I will hear the words: happy, big and fun.

B. Watch the video again. Circle T for True or F for False.

Answer:

1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. T

AFTER YOU WATCH

Talk with a partner. Do you know any big families? What are they like?

Do you want to have a big family?

Answer:

A: Do you know any big families?
B: Yes, my neighbor’s family has six children! It’s always noisy and fun at their house.
A: Wow! What are they like?
B: They’re really close and always help each other.
A: Do you want to have a big family?
B: Maybe! I think it would be fun, but also a lot of work.

Worksheet

1. Write. Are these family members male (M), female (F) or both (B)

Answer:

2. Complete Carl’s family tree with the words in box

Answer:

a. Grandfather b. Dad c. aunty d. sister e. brother f. cousin

3. Look at the family tree in Activity 2. Answer the questions in complete sentences.

a. Does Carl have any brothers?____________

b. How many cousins does Carl have?___________

c. How many uncles does Carl have?__________

d. Does Carl's cousin have any children?__________

Answer:

a. Yes, he has

b. Carl has one cousin

c. He has 2 uncles

d. No, he doesn't

4. Write about your family.

Example: I have two sisters and a brother. I don’t have any aunts, but I have an uncle

Answer:

I have two younger sisters and a younger brother. I don't have any uncle but I have one aunt.