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The power of family traditions
There's something special about the routines and rituals families create together. Whether it's pancakes every Sunday morning, singing silly songs on road trips, or wearing matching pajamas on Christmas Eve - these traditions become the glue that holds families together.
Scientists say traditions give children stability and security. When kids know certain things will always happen - like Friday movie nights or birthday breakfasts in bed - it helps them feel safe in an unpredictable world. But traditions aren't just for kids. Adults need them too. In our busy lives, traditions force us to slow down and connect with the people who matter most.
The most meaningful traditions often aren't the big, expensive ones. They're the small, silly things that only your family does. Maybe you have a special handshake, or you always watch the same old movie when someone is sick, or you tell the same embarrassing story at every holiday dinner. These are the moments that create your family's unique story.
What traditions does your family have? If you don't have many, it's never too late to start some. The best traditions often begin by accident - someone does something once, everyone enjoys it, and before you know it, it becomes "just what our family does." That's the beautiful thing about family traditions - they grow naturally from love and togetherness.
Exercises
1. True/False Questions
Check your understanding of the text.
2. Complete the Sentences
Check what you have learnt from the text and learn the sentence structures.
3. Drag the chunks
Practise common collocations and phrases from the text.
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Speaking exercises
1. Make up sentences with chunks
Make your own sentences using the lexical chunks and examples.
Every December, our family traditions include decorating the tree together.
- Sharing Sunday lunch is one of our favorite family traditions.
Morning routines and rituals help me start my day well.
- Their bedtime routines and rituals include brushing teeth and reading a story.
- Weekly game nights hold families together during difficult times.
- Grandma says shared meals hold families together.
- Children need stability and security to feel safe.
- A regular schedule provides stability and security for puppies too.
- In our unpredictable world, it’s good to have reliable friends.
- Parents try to protect kids from the unpredictable world.
- Holidays help us slow down and relax.
- The doctor told me to slow down and rest more.
- Social media helps me connect with old friends.
- Team sports help children connect with others.
- I spend my birthday with the people who matter most.
- Always be kind to the people who matter most in your life.
- Lighting candles is one of our meaningful traditions.
- Meaningful traditions don’t need to cost money.
- We laugh about the small, silly things every day.
- Happiness often comes from small, silly things.
- My brother and I have a special handshake.
- The soccer team created a special handshake.
- Dad always tells my embarrassing story at parties.
- I have an embarrassing story about my first date.
- We eat turkey at our holiday dinner.
- All relatives come for the holiday dinner.
- It’s never too late to learn swimming.
- Grandma says it’s never too late to change.
- Our friendship began by accident at the bus stop.
- Many great inventions began by accident.
- Good friendships grow naturally over time.
- These plants grow naturally in our garden.
- Christmas is full of love and togetherness.
- The family photo shows their love and togetherness.
2. Make sentences using the sentence patterns
Make up your own sentences using the sentence patterns and examples.
1. There's something special about...
There's something special about homemade birthday cakes.
There's something special about watching the sunrise at the beach.
2. Whether it's X, Y, or Z...
Whether it's rain, snow, or sunshine, we always walk the dog.
Whether it's pasta, pizza, or salad, I love Italian food.
3. These become the... that...
These become the memories that we cherish forever.
These become the habits that shape our character.
4. Scientists say...
Scientists say laughing improves your health.
Scientists say children need at least 8 hours of sleep.
5. When [condition], it helps...
When you're stressed, it helps to take deep breaths.
When babies cry, it helps to hold them gently.
6. [Group] need...
Students need regular breaks during study time.
Plants need sunlight and water to grow.
7. In our [adjective] lives,...
In our busy lives, we often forget to relax.
In our modern lives, technology is everywhere.
8. The most [adjective]... aren't...
The most valuable lessons aren't taught in school.
The most beautiful places aren't always far away.
9. They're the... that...
They're the neighbors that always help others.
They're the moments that make life wonderful.
10. Maybe you have...
Maybe you have a favorite childhood toy.
Maybe you have a song that makes you happy.
11. These are the... that...
These are the days that we'll remember.
These are the friends that truly understand you.
12. What... does your... have?
What special recipes does your family have?
What traditions does your school have?
13. If you don't..., it's...
If you don't try, it's impossible to succeed.
If you don't water plants, it's normal for them to die.
14. The best... often...
The best ideas often come unexpectedly.
The best memories often involve simple moments.
15. That's the... thing about...
That's the funny thing about family jokes.
That's the wonderful thing about true friendship.