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2 Family and Frıends

Listening and Language Skills

A. Look at the pictures that represent Karen’s family.
In your opinion, what is unusual about her life?

B. Discuss with a partner.
1. How would your life be different if you had a very large family?
2. What are the advantages of a big family over a small family?
3. What would a typical day be like for a family of fifteen?

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C. Listen and answer the questions.

1. What do Joe and Harry do? Tips to improve your listening
skills
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2. How old is Karen’s youngest sibling? Know frequently used
. abbreviated words and use
them while listening.
3. Who likes doing creative things in their free time? Paraphrase what you are
. hearing. It speeds up your note-
4. Who has a similar sense of humour to Karen? taking.
. After the recording, rewrite your
5. What does Karen usually get for Christmas? notes. This allows you to review
. the details.
6. What jobs do Karen’s parents do?
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