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How many people are there in the family described?

  • Three
  • Six
  • Five
  • Four (correct)

What activity does the narrator enjoy doing with their family?

  • Watching movies
  • Biking in nature (correct)
  • Swimming at the beach
  • Playing soccer

What is the narrator's attitude towards their father?

  • They admire him greatly
  • They have a close relationship
  • They feel indifferent towards him
  • They find him annoying (correct)

What gift is the narrator planning to buy for their mother?

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What is the narrator’s favorite type of music?

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What did the narrator do last weekend?

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What sport does the narrator like to play in their free time?

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What does the narrator aspire to have in the future?

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What kind of films does the speaker enjoy watching?

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What is one of the disadvantages of living in a city according to the speaker?

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What activity did the speaker usually do during the holidays?

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What does the speaker think about golf?

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What are the plans of the speaker for next year?

<p>Fly to Austria for skiing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city does the speaker currently live in?

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What did the speaker find important about their local parks?

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What would the speaker prefer to do if they had the choice?

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How did the speaker describe their house as a child?

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What aspect of their vacation in Disneyland did the speaker focus on?

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Flashcards

Family description

Describing the author's family, which includes four members: mother, father, sister (with long brown hair). They spend time together and have a good relationship.

Personal description

The author describes themselves as friendly, helpful but a little lazy.

Family activities

The author and their family like cycling together, enjoying nature and the fun aspect of biking together, especially trips to Wales.

Friend activity

The author went swimming with friends yesterday. They had fun and were tired afterward

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Future plans

The author needs to do some shopping for their mother next weekend and will buy a gift because she enjoys books.

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Relationship with Family

The author has a good relationship with their family, especially because they all share a passion for football, supporting Liverpool. However, their relationship with their father could improve.

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Best friend

The author has a best friend named Connor. They enjoy playing football together on nice days.

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Future marital plans

The author wishes to marry in the future to avoid being alone and desires a traditional wedding due to their romantic nature.

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Favorite sport

The sport the person enjoys most, which isn't golf.

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Birmingham description

Birmingham is a busy industrial city with many parks.

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Past Birmingham activity

The person went to a park with their dog in Birmingham.

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Previous living locations

The person lived in Spain (5 years) and Germany (4 years) before Birmingham.

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Home style/activities

Lives in a detached house with a large garden, playing cricket.

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City life pros/cons

Cities are exciting, with many shops, but can be dirty and expensive.

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Country life pros/cons

Countryside is clean but can be boring and quiet.

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Future living location

The person wants to live in Greece due to cost and weather.

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Summer vacation activity

Traveled to America to Disney Land with family.

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Dream vacation destination

Traveling the world with family if they had lots of money.

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Study Notes

Family & Friends

  • Family description: Four people: mother, father, sister with long brown hair. Good relationship, spend time together.
  • Personal description: Friendly, helpful, but somewhat lazy.
  • Family activities: Cycling, visiting Wales (enjoying nature).
  • Recent activity: Swimming with friends, enjoyed laughter and tiredness.
  • Upcoming plans: Shopping for mother, buying a gift (books).
  • Family relationship: Good relationship, love football (Liverpool). Not close to father (finds him annoying).
  • Best friend: Connor, plays football (weather permitting), good understanding, helpful.
  • Future plans: Wants to marry, traditional wedding, doesn't want to be alone.

Freetime Activities

  • Freetime activities: Basketball (fitness), watching TV (Match of the Day, sports fan).
  • Previous weekend: Beach with friend, swimming (cold water), ice cream.
  • Music preference: Rock music (relaxing), Rammstein (favourite band), also likes pop.
  • Cinema attendance: Enjoys going to the cinema with friends, good experience.
  • Recent film: Saw the new James Bond film (liked special effects).
  • TV viewing: Relaxing when tired, good for distraction.
  • Sports involvement: Enjoys all sports except golf (boring).
  • Tournament participation: Won many football and basketball tournaments.

Home Town, Neighbourhood & Region

  • Residence: Birmingham, central England.
  • City description: Noisy, industrial city, beautiful parks.
  • Recent neighbourhood activity: Park visit with dog (beautiful weather, good time).
  • Previous residences: Lived in Spain (5 years), Germany (4 years).
  • Home description: Semi-detached house, suburban location, large garden, three bedrooms—cricket playing.
  • City advantages: Never lonely, exciting (lots of shops).
  • City disadvantages: Dirty, expensive.
  • Rural advantages: Clean, less rubbish.
  • Rural disadvantages: Boring, quiet.
  • Future residence: Greece (affordable, good weather, interesting culture).
  • Better home town: Less rubbish, more environmentally friendly.
  • Childhood home: Small house with two bedrooms, no garden.
  • Preferred future location: City (more lively, restaurants, cinemas).

Travel & Tourism

  • Holiday activities: Basketball and football (weather permitting).
  • Preferred holiday location: Abroad (better weather, learning about traditions).
  • Previous holiday: Family trip to America to Disney Land (hot weather, tiring).
  • Future holiday plans: Skiing in Austria, also Spain with friends.
  • Best holiday: Dubai (beach, water park).
  • Holiday disaster: Forgot clothes, return trip required.
  • Luxury travel plans: World trip with family (to see beautiful world).

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