Story 17

Weekend with the Family

Intermediate · Family Relationships & Support

VOCABULARY

1. Relative – (REL-uh-tiv) /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/
(noun) – a family member
Synonyms: family member, kin
Sample sentence: We visited our relatives during the weekend.

2. Bond – (BAHND) /bɒnd/
(noun) – a strong connection or relationship between people
Synonyms: connection, tie, relationship
Sample sentence: Playing games together helped strengthen our family bond.

3. Tradition – (truh-DISH-un) /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
(noun) – a practice passed down through generations
Synonyms: custom, heritage, culture
Sample sentence: Sunday dinner is a tradition in our family.

4. Gathering – (GATH-er-ing) /ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/
(noun) – a meeting of family or friends
Synonyms: meeting, get-together, reunion
Sample sentence: The family gathering was full of laughter and food.

5. Supportive – (suh-PORT-iv) /səˈpɔː.tɪv/
(adjective) – giving help or encouragement
Synonyms: helpful, caring, understanding
Sample sentence: My parents are always supportive of my dreams.

STORY

Weekend with the Family

Every Saturday, Mia’s family visits their grandparents as part of a long-kept tradition. During the gathering, her aunts, uncles, and other relatives come together to eat and share stories. Mia enjoys spending time with her cousins, playing games and helping in the kitchen. She feels a strong bond with her family. Her parents are very supportive and always listen to her. Mia feels loved, safe, and happy whenever she is with her family.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

1. What does Mia’s family do every Saturday?

2. Who joins the family gathering?

3. What tradition do they follow?

4. What does Mia do with her cousins?

5. How does Mia describe her bond with her family?

6. How do her parents support her?

7. Why does Mia feel safe with her family?

DISCUSSION

1. How often do you spend time with your family?

2. What is your favorite family tradition?

3. How do you usually spend weekends with your family?

4. Who are you closest to in your family?

5. What activities do you enjoy doing together?

6. Do you have family gatherings? What are they like?

7. What makes a family strong?

8. How do your family members support you?

9. Is it important to stay close to relatives? Why?

10. What values has your family taught you?

11. How do you show appreciation to your parents or guardians?

12. Do you enjoy helping with family chores?

13. What role do grandparents play in your family?

14. How can families solve problems together?

15. If you could plan a family day, what would you do?