What are the differences between modern families and traditional families?
Read the text:
Are these sentences true or false? Circle the correct answer.
1. Divorce is not common in Britain. True / False
2. Childcare is not cheap in Britain. True / False
3. Women can now earn as much as men. True / False
4. Many mothers nowadays are not married. True / False
Look at the phrasal verbs below. Can you match them to their
definitions?
1. Bring up a. care for
2. Grow up b. educate, give food, clothes etc
3. Look after c. become older and mature
4. Deal with d. socialise
5. Mix with e. manage
Now complete the sentences below by using one of the phrasal verbs
in the correct form.
1. Actually, girls usually _________ faster than boys.
2. He’s not very friendly. He doesn’t _________ other people very well.
3. I was _________ by my grandmother. She taught me everything I
know.
4. It’s a very stressful job. I have to ________ lots of problems.
5. When my parents went out at night I had to ________ my younger
brother.
Now listen to this listening and answer some questions:
http://www.elllo.org/english/0501/504-Ruth-Family.html


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