Томас Спикс – Топики на английском для подростков (страница 6)
homework – домашнее задание
I sometimes help my brother with his homework.
traditions – традиции
We have family traditions that we enjoy.
routines – распорядок
We share routines like getting ready in the morning.
borrow – брать без разрешения
My brother often borrows my things without asking.
compromise – компромисс
Learning to compromise helps avoid conflicts.
responsibilities – обязанности
We share responsibilities at home.
support – поддержка
Mutual support is important between siblings.
celebrate achievements – отмечать достижения
We celebrate each other’s achievements.
mutual – взаимный
Mutual respect makes our relationship stronger.
forts – форты, шалаши
Sometimes we build forts at home.
imagination – воображение
Our imagination helps us create fun games.
joy – радость
Seeing him happy gives me joy.
friendship – дружба
A sibling relationship is similar to friendship.
respect – уважение
Respect is key to a good relationship.
bond – связь, узы
Our bond will remain strong in the future.
experiences – опыты, переживания
Shared experiences build trust and friendship.
challenges – трудности, испытания
Disagreements are challenges that help us grow.
grateful – благодарный
I am grateful for my brother.
lifelong – на всю жизнь
We are building a lifelong relationship.
interesting – интересный
Having a sibling makes life more interesting.
True/False
The narrator has a younger sister.
Siblings can teach patience and understanding.
Borrowing things without asking never happens.
Mutual support is an important part of sibling relationships.
Siblings are always perfect friends without disagreements.
Вопросы
How old is the narrator’s brother?
What activities do they do together at home?
How do they handle disagreements?
Why are siblings important according to the text?
How might their relationship change as they grow older?
True/False
False – The narrator has a younger brother, not a sister.
True – Siblings teach patience, understanding, and cooperation.
False – Borrowing things without asking sometimes happens.
True – Mutual support is important in sibling relationships.
False – Siblings sometimes have disagreements.
Вопросы
The brother is eight years old.
They play games, ride bikes, watch movies, help each other with homework, build forts, and create games together.
They solve disagreements by compromising, listening, and communicating calmly.
Siblings are important because they teach patience, compromise, communication, and support.
As they grow older, their interests and responsibilities may change, and they might live in different places, but the bond they share now forms a foundation for lifelong friendship and trust.
Celebrations and Traditions