Watch the video:
Read the text and answer the questions:
What is a good family?
Building a successful family
is like building a house. Both need a plan. The best way to be organised as a
family is to talk about family matters. By doing this, families enjoy a special
closeness and stability. Choosing to spend time with your family sends a
message more powerful than words.How does
a modern Belarusian family look like?
How much time should
families spend together in Belarus? That varies from family to family. Families
with young children usually spend most of their time together because young
children need a great deal of physical care and guidance. Families with
teenagers may spend less time together because teens naturally want to spend
more time with their friends. Healthy families keep a good balance between ‘too
much’ and ‘not enough’ time together. They spend enough time to satisfy all
family members.
Nothing unites a family more
than its traditions which include different norms, ways of behavior, customs
and views. In united families these traditions are deep-rooted and passed from
generation to generation.
Strong families take time to
be together and talk to one another. They share their hopes and dreams,
feelings and concerns over common meals. Members of successful families feel
they really belong to their family. They celebrate their victories and help
each other learn from their mistakes. They do their household chores together
and go to the theatre. At the same time, strong families adapt relationships
and family rules when needs arise. Since no family knows what tomorrow will
bring, being adaptive is a good trait for family members to develop.
Recent studies affirm the
importance of love in families. Research shows that expressions of affection
towards children reduce behaviour problems and help children’s development.
Strong families notice and share positive aspects of each member. They notice
the talents, skills and achievements, special qualities and characteristics
that make the other person unique. They find ways to be positive even when
another family member makes a mistake and make an effort to develop closeness
and show love at home.
2. The author
explains what makes a successful family. Find this extract and read it aloud.
3. What makes a family
united?
4. How much time
should family members spend together?
Crossword "Family"
По горизонтали
4. Sisters son
8. Общительный
13. Fathers second wife
14. Your uncle's
father
15. Brothers
daughter
16. Развестись
19. Отец
20. Your aunt's
daughter
По вертикали
1. Смешной
2. Family financial resources
3. Grandfather's wife
5. Your mom and dad are your …
6. Закрытый
7. Daughters son
9. Family of children and parents
10. Brother and sister
11. Your mother's son
12. Папа
17. What we wear
18. Заботливый
21. Child without parents
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