B1 Dialog #19. Talking about family

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Talking about family

(1) What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘family’?

I’m thinking about my family. My mother, my father and my sister.

(2) How important is your family to you?

They are the most important people to me. They brought me up very well I think. I’m grateful to them.

(3) How important are you to your family?

We were always getting on well with each other. They love me and I’m important to them of course.

(4) Would you like / Do you have your own family?

I would like to have my own family. How many children would you like to have?

(5) Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?

Both are good. I like spending time with my family and friends. 

(6) Are there any strange people in your family?

No, everyone is good in my family. 

(7) Are you jealous of any of your family members?

No, I am not. What is good for any member of my family makes me happy as well. 

(8) Do you get on well with all of your family members?

Yes I do and that’s awesome. 

(9) How often do you have big family get-togethers?

Not often. It’s not so easy now, everyone has his own life. We try to meet together not less than 2 times a year. 

(10) How much of a family person are you?

Pretty much. And I’m getting more family person as I become older. 

Rinat ——> Anya

(1) Do you have the ideal family?

I don’t believe that the ideal family exists but I am very proud that I was born in my family.

(2) Is there a black sheep in your family?

No, there is not. Everyone is a good person in my family.

(3) Is “blood thicker than water” regarding your family?

к вашей семье?

Definitely it is. we are very close to each other.

(4) There is much talk recently of increased social problems due to family breakdown. Is this true in your country?

I haven’t seen the statistics, but maybe it’s true.

(5) When do you need your family most?

I need my family every time when I am happy or sad. I like to share emotions.

(6) What would the world be like without families? – Каким был бы мир без семьи?

I think we would be separate from each other in society. We wouldn’t feel support, security. This is utopia.

No we aren’t, we live in our own families.

(8) Do you ever get tired of family duties?

Sometimes but when I get tired I have a holiday.

(9) How far back do you know your family tree?

Unfortunately, not so far. I know my grandparents, of course and great grandparents.