Text 1. FAMILY LIFE

Some families are very child-centred (= put the children’s interests first). The closest families eat meals at the same time (1)____________. Some families, however, only see each other for a short time in the evening, and though the children are still considered important, they have to fit in with the lives oа their parents.

The average day for many families begins with getting the children up and ready for school. There is usually a rush for everyone to use the bathroom, (2)___________, eat breakfast, and catch the bus. In the meantime the parents have to get ready for work themselves. Early mornings are a scramble for many families.

The school day usually ends about 3 p.m. in the US and 4 p.m. in Britain, and the working day at 5 p.m. or later, so many parents have to make arrangements for younger children to be cared for after school. They may go to an after-school club (AmE after-school center) (3)____________. Other children often do activities like sports or music at their school, or go home and do their homework. Children often also have to do chores (= small jobs around the house).

In many families, the children eat when they get home (4)__________. In the evening the children play or go and see friends. If everyone is staying in they may watch television together. Many parents make an effort to spend quality time with their children, an hour or so each day when they give them their full attention.

At the weekend families may go to sports games together, go shopping (5)___________. In school holidays/vacations they may visit other family members or go to the beach.

1. Вставьте в пропуски (1-5) буквы (a-e), соответствующие данным ниже фразам:

a) and their parents eat later;

b) find clean clothes;

c) or go on trips to museums, parks, etc;

d) and spend their free time together;

e) or stay with a neighbor’s children.

2. Отметьте данные ниже предложения как истинные (T) или ложные (F):

1. Some families see each other only in the morning. ¨

2. The day usually begins with the family breakfast. ¨

3. The school day ends at 3 p.m. in Britain and 4 p.m. in the USA. ¨

4. Older children often go home after school. ¨

5. Parents and children may watch TV together. ¨

6. American parents respect their children’s opinions. ¨

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