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Brief Stories

01.       Cartoon families:

This is Lisa Simpson. She’s from Springfield. Her mum’s name is Marge and her dad’s name is Homer. She’s got a big brother named Bart and a little sister named Maggie. They have got two pets at home (a cat and a dog). Lisa’s grandpa’s name is Abe. She’s also got two aunts, named Patty and Selma. They’re her mum’s twin sisters.

    Answer the following questions:

a.     Where is Lisa Simpson from?

b.     How many pets have the Simpson got?

c.     What’s Lisa’s sister name?

d.     What’s Lisa’s brother name?

e.     What are Marge’s sisters’ names?

 New words:

 What do pet and twin mean?

 

           

This is Dash Parr. He’s a superhero from Metroville. He’s got a big sister and a little brother. His sister’s name is Violet and his brother’s name is Jack-Jack. Dash Parr’s parents are Mr. Incredible and Elastygirl. But their real names are Bob and Helen. Mr. Incredible’s best friend is Frozone. Frozone’s real name is Lucius.

   Answer the following questions:

a.      Who are Dash’s parents?

b.      What’s Elastygirl’s real name?

c.      Who is Mr. Incredible’s best friend?

d.      What’s Dash’s sister name?

e.      Is Frozone Dash’s uncle?

New words:

What do big and little mean?        



  

Brief Stories 02. Jemma´s Family.

Jemma Harrinson

My name’s Jemma. I’m from Luton, in the UK. I’ve got long, dark hair and brown eyes.

My dad’s name is James. He’s got short, fair hair and blue eyes. My mum’s name is Celia. She’s got long, dark hair and brown eyes.

I’ve got a little brother. His name is Alfie. He’s got short, dark hair and brown eyes.

Answer the following questions:

a.     Where is Jemma from?

b.     Has Jemma got a long hair?

c.     How many brothers has Jemma got?

d.     What’s Jemma’s brother name?

e.     Has Jemma’s brother got a long and dark hair?

New words:

What do these words mean?

Long, dark, short and brown