Unit 1. The generation gap. Lesson 6. Writing

Unit 1:
The generation gap
Lesson 6: Writing
FAMILY RULES
1. My parents (do not) let me ……………………………..
2. They made me ……………………………………….…
3. They tell me to ………………………………………….
4. They warn me not to …………………………………..
5. They want me to ……………………………………….
6. I am not allowed to …………………………………….
7. They forbid me to ……………………………………...
Task 1. The following are some family rules. Complete them, using the phrases below. Add a few more if you can.
Keep my room tidy
Respect the elderly
Keep fit by taking up a sport
Take my studies seriously
Help around with the housework and other home duties
Follow in their footsteps
Have good table manners
Visit our grandparents at least once a week
Do morning exercise every day
Play computer games at weekend only
Not to swear
Not to spit on the floor
1. My parents don’t let me stay out late at the weekend
2. They make me keep my room tidy
3. They forbid me to swear or spit on the floor
Example:
The most important rule in my family is that we should visit our grandparents at least once a week. We live about 10 km away, and my parents want us to have a closer relationship with our grandparents by visiting them regularly and making sure that they are not lonely.
Task 2. Match the rules with the appropriate reasons
Task 3. An English teenager is going to stay with your family for two months on a cultural homestay programme. Complete a letter to inform him / her of the rules in your family. Write between 160-180 words, using the suggested ideas in the list above.
Pham Ngoc Thach. Dong Da. Ha Noi, Viet Nam February. 10th. 20...
Dear Lauren,
I`m very happy to know that you`ll be staying with my family for two months. We live in a four-bedroom flat on the 15th floor. You will have your own bedroom for your stay here.
You asked me about our family rules. There are three important ones that we must follow.
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If you have any questions, please let me know. Wo will try our best to make you feel comfortable during your stay with us.
I hope you will enjoy your time in Viet Nam.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Best wishes,
Ha

Complete task 3 on your notebook
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