Unit 1 Lớp 12

Listen to Paul and Andrea talking about their family life. What are two things that are different about Paul’s and Andrea’s families?

P – So, Andrea, you’re going home for the holiday?

A – I am sure. I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait.

P – That sounds great.

A – What about you? Going home too?

P – I haven’t decided yet. I’m still considering…

A – Haven’t decided yet? Oh, you are never going to get a flight out of here. All the seats

have been reserved by now I’m sure. It’s the holiday season, after all.

P – Well, it’s not important for me. My family lives about 180 kilometres from here.

I usually take the train or the coach.

A – You don’t sound excited about it.

P – Well, we are not really a very close-knit family. I have three brothers, and they’ve
spread out all over the place. We rarely get together as a family any more.

A – Well, I try to get home sa soon as possible. We’re a big family – there are six of us – children – so it’s always a lot of fun.

P – Six kids?

A – Yes, and we’re all really close. My brothers are married, so it makes for a very

crowded home over the holiday. And there are too many people to cook for, so we end

up going out to dinner a lot. That’s also fun.

P – Well, at my home, my mother loves to cook, so when we get home she often cooks big meals.We have leftovers for days.