Evolution New Edition

2.C. Read the following stereotypes about American family members. Then, write two
stereotypes about Brazilian family members:
1. American dads make corny jokes.
2. American grandparents spoil their grandchildren with food and gifts.
3. American older brothers always protect their younger siblings.
4. American wives do not get along with their mothers-in-law.
About Brazilian families:
1- ______________________________________________________________________________
2- ______________________________________________________________________________
2.D. Speaking!
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Watch the video and write down four stereotypes about Brazilians. Say to the class if you agree or disagree
with what is said in the video, and try to explain why.
Signs You're Brazilian:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8eUdJo7hhw
1- ______________________________________________________________________________
2- ______________________________________________________________________________
3- ______________________________________________________________________________
3.A. Listen to the conversation and complete it:
I have a twin sister
Michelle: Billy, how many brothers and sisters do you have?
Billy: None. _________________________________________.
Michelle: Oh, cool I have a twin sister plus three brothers.
Billy: Really? ________________________________________________.
Michelle: That’s true. I also have a lot of relatives: four aunts, five uncles, and a total of twenty
three cousins.
Billy: I am jealous. I only have six cousins, one uncle on my father’s side, and two aunts and one
uncle on my mom’s side. But ________________________________.
Michelle: You have a nice family, Billy. Where do your grandparents live?
Billy: They live nearby. ____________________________________. My Grandpa tells jokes all the
time.
Michelle: Cool.
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