Grandparents Speak Out
Name: Part 1 Match the picture with their meaning. LP Computer Rotary phone TV Typewriter 1. What do the previous objects have in common? I think all of them are... 2. Have you used any of these objects? Yes, I have used _ / No, I haven’t. Part 2Choose the right definition for the following words.1. Babysit take care of a kid ignore a kid 2. Chores Games Tasks 3. Strict Firm Flexible 4. Tease Help Annoy Part 3Instructions: Go to your Student Book. Open it on page 100. Read the text Grandparentsspeak out. Check ( ) the sentence that best describes it. In the 1950s, kids didn’t have to follow a lot of rules and they didn’t do a lot ofchores. They had it easier than their grandchildren today. In the 1950s, life was simpler without technology. Children played outdoors withfriends and had more adventures. Part 4Instructions: Read the text Grandparents speak out again. Are these sentences True (T) or False (F)?1. John believes life was simpler in the past. True False 2. John had access to computers and smartphones in the past. True False 3.Cathy thinks parents were more flexible in the past. True False 4. Rob didn’t know a lot about other countries as a kid. True False 5. Liz’s house had only one phone. True False Part 5Instructions: Read the text Grandparents speak out again. Answer the questions. 1. What did John and his friends do every day after school?They.. 2. How does Cathy think her life was different when she was a child? She thinks it 3. Why does Rob say that children didn't know as much as children today?Because they 4. Why was Liz embarrassed when her boyfriend called? She was embarrassed because Part 6Instructions: Answer the following questions with your own ideas. 1. How is your daily routine different from the ones described in the text? How is it similar?My routine is similar / different because What chores and responsibilities do you have? Did your grandparents have the samechores and responsibilities?I have to .. My grandparents ....