Listening / Speaking

1. | CW. Listen to the parents' and children's ideas and answer the questions looking through the photos.

- Have you ever heard parents or children make these complaints? Which ones?
- Have you ever had any complaints like these about your family members?

Teens about their parents
My parents:
• don’t often agree to my opinion
• don’t like my friends
• don’t like my appearance
• always tell me what to do
• sometimes ignore me
I think ... .
Parents about their children
My children:
don’t help around the house
don’t follow my advice
dress badly and have ugly hairstyles
don’t study well enough
don’t eat much fruit
I think ... .
2. PW. Listen and practise. Generalize and express your points of view on it.
Mr Field: Jason, Jason! Turn down the TV a little, please.
Jason: Oh, but this is my favourite programme!
Mr Field: I know. But it’s very loud.
Jason: Ok, I’ll turn it down.
Mr Field: That’s better. Thanks.
Mrs Field: Lisa, please pick up your things.
They’re all over the living room floor.
Gabi: In a minute, Mom. I’m on the phone.
Mrs Field: Ok, But do it as soon as you hang up.
Gabi: Sure. No Problem!
Mrs Field: Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?
Mr Field: Definitely!