2 1. Express the following in one word.

• the sister of your mother or father

• the children of your aunt or uncle

• the parents of your mother or father

• the child of your son or daughter

• the brother of your father or mother

• a son of your brother or sister

• a daughter of your brother or sister

• your husband’s/ wife’s father

• your mother’s second husband

• your father’s second wife

• a brother who has either the same mother or the same father as you

22. Complete the sentences with an appropriate family word.

1. We have the same mother, but different fathers. She’s my ... .

2. He’s my brother’s son. He’s my ... .

3. He married my mother after my father died. He’s my ... .

4. She married my son. She’s my ... .

5. I don’t have any brothers or sisters. I’m a/an ... .

6. She’s my brother’s daughter. She’s my ... .

7. We live together but we’re are not married. He’s my ... .

8. I used to be married to him. He’s my ... .

23. Which sentence is logically (or legally) impossible?

1. I’m an only child but I have lots of cousins.

2. My nephew is 5 years older than my wife.

3. My brother-in-law’s girlfriend is the step-daughter of my cousin.

4. My ex-wife’s second husband is a grandfather.

5. My niece’s partner has three step-children.

6. My sister’s husband is the son of my parents.

7. My father-in-law is the grandfather of my daughters.

24. Read the text and do the task after it. The Simons

The Simons are a large family. There are four genera­tions of Simons alive today. The oldest person in Paul’s family is his grandfather, Mr Frank Simon. He is 78 and he is still full of life and energy. His wife, Mrs Olive Si­mon, is 5 years younger than him. She is very practical but, as Paul thinks, a bit stingy.

David and Karen Clark are Paul’s uncle and aunt. Karen Clark’s 48 years old, a good-looking 48, who looks 10 years younger than she is. She’s got well-kept, longish brown hair, a thin face and tanned skin. Karen is slim­mer than average and she’s quite tall. But she isn’t only the most beautiful in the family, she is a rather talented actress! David, her husband, is a film director. They work together for the same company.

Paul’s parents are in their fifties. His father, Mr Ter­ry Simon, is a bank manager. He is still quite handsome though he hasn’t got much hair. He’s six foot tall and very well-built. He’s got blue eyes and a strong face. Ter­ry Simon is clever, energetic, tolerant and broad-mind­ed. But in Paul’s opinion his father’s best point is his good sense of humour. Mrs Janet Simon, Paul’s mother, is a nurse. She works with her son-in-law, Ted, in a Med­ical Centre on the outskirts of Bristol. Janet has got short brown curly hair, brown eyes with long lashes and a straight nose. Ted and all the other doctors in the Centre like his mother-in-law very much. She’s not only an experienced nurse, she’s also an easy-going person.

Paul’s first cousin is a pilot and he can fly different kinds of planes. His job is dangerous but Michael is a brave man. Though Paul is six years younger than him, they are very close. In fact, they are best friends. Micha­el’s interested in rock music and when he isn’t busy with his job he plays the bass guitar in a disco club. His wife Brenda is a housewife because she looks after their little twin daughters, Joan and Tracy. Brenda’s a lovely girl and all the family is happy that Michael is married to her. She is balanced, kind and very sensible.

Paul’s second cousin is studying biology. Now she is at the University of London in her last year. She isn’t married yet as she thinks that education is more impor­tant for her now than family life. Pamela is very serious and industrious. She is fond of animals and at home she’s got three pets: two dogs and a cat.

Paul’s sisters are very talented. His elder sister Liz is keen on languages and she is a real polyglot. Liz can speak fluent French and Italian and she knows some Spanish and Russian. Liz is 26 and she isn’t married yet: she’s too independent! She lives in a small house not far from her parents in the same neighbourhood. Her sister Rachel, who is 2 years younger than her, is not like Liz at all. She is sympathetic, patient and sensitive. She isn’t as talkative and sociable as Liz but she is a much better listener. Of course, there’s quite a difference between Liz and Rachel but they look very much alike. They are almost the same height – Liz is just a bit taller. Their hair is almost the same colour, but Liz’s hair is redder. They are both in a very good shape as they do aerobics.

Paul’s nephew Patrick is a schoolboy. Like most of his friends he is crazy about cartoons and computer games. He is good at most subjects at school, near the top of the class, except in Mathematics. He just isn’t interested in it. Patrick is rather tall for his age. In fact, he is much taller than some of his classmates. He has got short red hair and brown eyes. He is very amusing and imagina­tive. No wonder he is one of the most popular boys in his school. In general, Patrick is a good boy but he can be very naughty at times.

This is the entire family. They are all friendly, nice and very interesting people.