Tell your groupmates everything you can about the Roses

II. Role Play.

1. One of you is Jacky Rose. Ask Jacky any questions you like about the place she lives, her life on the farm, members of her family.

2. You are Margaret. Tell your groupmates about yourself. Begin with the words: «Hi! I’m Margaret, the second daughter in the family. I work....»

3. You are William. Tell your groupmates about yourself and sisters. Begin with the words: «Hello, I’m William Rose. Though I’m the youngest, they say I’m the tallest and the strongest in the family. I have three sisters but I love Jocelyn more because we both want to become farmers... As for my other sisters....

4. Play out a dialogue between Jacky and her friend Ann.

III. Questions for discussion.

Speak on the problem of bringing up the children in the Scottish family.

2. Say what you like and what you don’t like in their system of bringing up children.

These words can help you to do the task:

there are no lazy-bones in the family - нет лентяев

do not interfere in affairs - не вмешиваются в дела

good relations - хорошие отношения

trust children - доверяют детям

respect children’s opinions - уважают мнение детей

everybody respects everybody - все уважают всех.

Perhaps father is strict but not austere [:’sti¶] - возможно отец строг, но не суров

atmosphere is optimistic, cheerful - атмосфера оптимистична, радостна

Сhildren: industrious (трудолюбивы), independent (независимы), serious (серьезны), selfdisciplined (обладающий внутренней дисциплиной), firm (твердый), strong-willed (волевой), dignified (с чувством собственного достоинства), follow traditions, know what to do, know how to earn money, have aim (цель) in life, do not complain (не жалуются).

3. Say what features of the character you like. Why?

Speak on your family and family relations.

Learn an old Scottish song: