Family Traditions

by Vocafy Patvirtinta

Anglų (JAV) B1 Klausimai (15) People & relationships

Explore the meals, celebrations, and everyday routines that bring families together.

1. 1. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

   What does this family usually have for breakfast on Sundays?

   Dad: Your brother is making pancakes.
   Mia: Great! Our usual Sunday breakfast.

   • Eggs on toast.
   • Pancakes.
   • Oatmeal.

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   • Pancakes.

   “Our usual” shows that this breakfast is a regular family habit.

2. 2. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

   What will Noah do to help?

   Grandma: I'll bake the pie. Could you set the table, Noah?
   Noah: Sure. Do we need six plates?

   • Prepare the table for the meal.
   • Make the dessert.
   • Wash the dishes after dinner.

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   • Prepare the table for the meal.

   Setting the table means putting out plates and other things people need for a meal.

3. 3. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

   What happens just before Maya opens her presents?

   Maya: Can I open my birthday presents now?
   Dad: After we take our family photo, as always.

   • The family eats birthday cake.
   • The family sings a birthday song.
   • The family takes a photo.

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   • The family takes a photo.

   “After” makes the order clear: the photo comes before the presents.

4. 4. Klausykite ir įveskite atsakymą.

   A family member talks about a picnic.

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   • My aunt brings her homemade bread to every family picnic.

   “Homemade” describes something made at home rather than bought ready to eat.

5. 5. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

   How did Mom learn to make this soup?

   Sam: This soup tastes just like Grandma's.
   Mom: She showed me how to make it when I was your age.

   • She watched a cooking video.
   • Her mother taught her.
   • She found it in a cookbook.

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   • Her mother taught her.

   Grandma taught Mom the recipe, helping the family keep a food tradition.

6. 6. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

   What does the host expect the guest to bring?

   Guest: Should I bring a gift to your family dinner?
   Host: You don't need to. Just bring a dish we can all share.

   • A wrapped present for the host.
   • A plate to use during dinner.
   • Some food for everyone to enjoy.

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   • Some food for everyone to enjoy.

   Here, “a dish” means prepared food, not an empty plate.

7. 7. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

   When will the family start dinner today?

   Mom: We usually eat at six, but Uncle Joe can't get here until seven.
   Dad: We'll wait for him before we start.

   • When Uncle Joe arrives at seven.
   • At six, as usual.
   • Half an hour before Uncle Joe arrives.

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   • When Uncle Joe arrives at seven.

   “We'll wait for him” shows that including the guest matters more than the usual dinner time.

8. 8. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

   How will the family respond to Ava's needs?

   Ava: I don't eat meat anymore.
   Uncle: We'll still make our usual beef stew, but we'll cook a vegetable dish for you too.

   • They will ask Ava to eat the beef stew.
   • They will make an extra dish that Ava can eat.
   • They will stop making beef stew for everyone.

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   • They will make an extra dish that Ava can eat.

   The family keeps its usual meal and adds another choice so Ava can join in.

9. 9. Klausykite ir įveskite atsakymą.

   A speaker describes a change in a family celebration.

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   • We used to celebrate at my uncle's house, but now we meet at ours.

   “Ours” means “our house” here, so the speaker does not need to repeat “house.”

10. 10. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

    Why does the son suggest a call?

    Dad: Your sister can't come home this year.
    Son: Then let's call her when we sit down to dinner.

    • To ask his sister to arrive before dinner.
    • To get his sister's recipe for the meal.
    • To include his sister even though she is far away.

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    • To include his sister even though she is far away.

    A call allows someone far away to be part of a family moment.

11. 11. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

    What reason does Grandpa give for keeping the old decorations?

    Grandpa: These decorations are old, but I don't want new ones. We made them together when your mom was little.

    • They remind him of time spent with his family.
    • New decorations cost too much.
    • He thinks old decorations always look better.

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    • They remind him of time spent with his family.

    An old object can be valuable because of the family memories it holds.

12. 12. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

    What does the aunt offer Ben?

    Aunt: We always play cards after dinner.
    Ben: I don't know the game.
    Aunt: Sit beside me for the first round. I'll explain as we play.

    • A different game that everyone already knows.
    • Help learning the game while he takes part.
    • A chance to play after everyone else finishes.

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    • Help learning the game while he takes part.

    “As we play” means the explanation and the game will happen at the same time.

13. 13. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

    How does Dad suggest changing the picnic plan?

    Mom: Our family picnic is planned for Sunday, but the forecast says rain.
    Dad: Let's eat at home instead. Everyone can bring the food they planned to make.

    • Change the day, but keep the outdoor location.
    • Keep the location, but invite fewer people.
    • Change the location, but keep the shared meal.

    Notice what changes and what stays the same.

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    • Change the location, but keep the shared meal.

    The weather changes where they gather, but everyone can still share the planned food.

14. 14. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

    What holiday plan does Max suggest?

    Ella: Are we spending the holidays with my parents again?
    Max: We were there last year. Let's visit mine this year and yours next year.

    • Take turns visiting each family in different years.
    • Visit both families on the same day.
    • Keep visiting Ella's parents every year.

    Notice who “mine” and “yours” refer to.

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    • Take turns visiting each family in different years.

    Taking turns can help a couple share holiday time between their two families.

15. 15. Pasirinkite teisingą atsakymą.

    What matters most to Dad about this tradition?

    Lena: Now that we've moved, we can't walk along the river like we used to on New Year's Day.
    Dad: We can walk in the park here. The important part is starting the year together.

    • Returning to their old town every year.
    • Spending time together, even in a different place.
    • Following exactly the same walking route.

    Focus on what Dad calls important.

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    • Spending time together, even in a different place.

    A tradition can keep its meaning even when some details change.