PART A

Before you listen: Rita and Sue are talking about their families. Listen to the first part of the conversation and check T (true) or F (false):

• Sue’s sister doesn’t live in Seattle

• She’s working in Washington DC

• She can’t talk about her job.

• Sue’s brother lives in Argentina.

• He’s working in a exhibition there

Listen to the second part of the conversation and answer these questions:

• Where do Rita’s parents live?

• What do they do?

Scroll down to read the transcript of this dialogue

AFTER YOU READ

Write a description of your family. Do you have any brothers or sisters? If so, what do they do? What do your parents do?

Rita: Tell me about your brother and sister, Sue.

Sue: Well, my sister is a lawyer.

Rita: Really? Does she live here in Seattle?

Sue; Yes, she does. But she’s working in Washington, D.C. right now. Her job is top secret.

Rita: Wow! And what does your brother do?

Sue: He’s a painter. He’s working in Argentina this month. He has an exhibition there.

Rita: What an interesting family!