Exercise 5B, page 12.0:01
I spoke to some young people to find out about their relationship with their families.0:20
Here's what they said.0:25
Speaker A I often feel lonely at home.0:29
Both my parents work so I spend a lot of time alone.0:33
It's not that I don't have anything to do, but I'm desperate for some company.0:37
If I had a brother or a sister, my life would be a lot different.0:42
Speaker B Many of my friends complain about their parents being old fashioned and strict.0:49
Luckily, I don't have such problems at home.0:56
I can discuss anything that troubles me with my parents without being afraid that they will criticise me.0:59
Speaker C I live with my parents, my two sisters and brother and my grandparents.1:06
I never feel bored or lonely at home, but I sometimes wish I could do my own thing without being interrupted by anyone.1:14
Speaker D I believe old people are great company.1:24
You can learn a lot from them about the past and they can give you useful advice about the present.1:28
I enjoy spending time with my grandparents and I visit them regularly for lunch.1:34
Speaker E I find communicating with my parents almost impossible.1:41
Dinner time is the only opportunity for us to see each other and discuss things.1:49
But we always end up fighting over something.1:53
They seem incapable of seeing things from my point of view.1:57
You have 30 seconds to complete the task.2:03
Now you will listen to the texts again.2:37
Speaker A I often feel lonely at home.2:41
Both my parents work so I spend a lot of time alone.2:45
It's not that I don't have anything to do, but I'm desperate for some company.2:49
If I had a brother or a sister, my life would be a lot different.2:54
Speaker B Many of my friends complain about their parents being old fashioned and strict.3:01
Luckily, I don't have such problems at home.3:08
I can discuss anything that troubles me with my parents without being afraid that they will criticise me.3:11
Speaker C I live with my parents, my two sisters and brother and my grandparents.3:18
I never feel bored or lonely at home, but I sometimes wish I could do my own thing without being interrupted by anyone.3:26
Speaker D I believe old people are great company.3:36
You can learn a lot from them about the past and they can give you useful advice about the present.3:40
I enjoy spending time with my grandparents and I visit them regularly for lunch.3:46
Speaker E I find communicating with my parents almost impossible.3:53
Dinner time is the only opportunity for us to see each other and discuss things, but we always end up fighting over something.4:01
They seem incapable of seeing things from my point of view.4:09
This is the end of the task.4:15
You now have 20 seconds to check your answers.4:18
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