Pag.26-27
Ex.2
Match the types of family (1-5) with their definitions (a-e).
1 stepfamily C
2 nuclear family E
3 extended family D
4 multi-ethnic family B
5 singer-parent family A

A family with only one parent
B the mother and father come from different ethnic backgrounds
C a family formed with the remarriage of a parent and a child/children with another person
D different generations of the same family live together
E a family with a father, mother and child/children

Ex.3
Read and listen to the text. Are the following sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false ones. If the information is not in the text, write DS ( doesn’t say).

1 The nuclear family is still very common in the UK. F
2 The percentage of single-parent families is growing. T
3 Stepfamilies are not so common in the UK. F
4 Of all one-parent households, most are father-child families. DS
5 The high rate of divorce and remarriage is not the main reason for the development of extended families. F
6 Single people prefer living on the outskirts of cities F

Ex.4
What does the tablet show us about the changing face of family types in the UK?
The table showing the increase in family types, for example singer-parents family, married or civil partner couple family and cohabiting couple family.

Ex.5
Listen to the interview about the changing shape of America families and read the types of families described in Exercise 2. Which are not mentioned by the sociologist?

Multi-ethnic family

Ex.6
Listen again then choose the correct option.
1 Sociologist Cohen gives / doesn't give his own definition of family.
2 In US society marriage is now very common.
3 The number of working mothers is rising.
4 Single-parent families are more numerous than in the past.
5 Decline is the appropriate word to describe the typical American family of today.

Ex.7
Read the following statements and say if you agree or disagree. Exchange views with your partner.
1 These are all families:
• a single mother looking after/bringing up her two daughters
• an uncle and aunt looking after/bringing up their nephew
• a couple without children
• a single man and his dog
• a child or children with two mothers or two fathers
2 Your family are the people you live with.
3 You can't have more than one family.
STATING AN OPINION
While expressing an opinion, it is important to present findings and supporting evidence so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
The following phrases can be used when introducing your opinion:
• In my opinion ...
• The way I see it...
•If you want my opinion, ...
•According to me...
• As far as l'm concerned...
• If you ask me, ...

As far as I am concerned, I agree with all these types of families, even if there is no father or mother etc in a family, the important thing is love and affection.