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one together, eating and chatting. But will it
arrintes or more family arguments?
3 VOCABULARY In pairs, check the meaning of the adjectives below.
Which describe a positive attitude? Which describe a negative
attitude?
Attitude (adjectives)
accusing aggressive arrogant bitter
calm complimentary
enthusiastic grateful miserable
nostalgic optimistic
pessimistic sarcastic sympathetic urgent
Listening Strategy
Sometimes, the words alone do not fully express the
speaker's intention. You need to pay attention to the
tone of voice as well. For example, an urgent tone of
voice suggests that the speaker is giving a warning.
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Read the Listening Strategy. Then listen and underline th
adjective which best matches the speaker's attitude. Use their to
of voice to help you.
1 arrogant / pessimistic / confident
2 aggressive / miserable / sarcastic
3 calm / complimentary / optimistic
4 accusing / enthusiastic / sympathetic
Assistant: It sounds like you're exploring the nuances of attitudes and how they can be expressed through adjectives and tone of voice! Let's break it down a bit.

For the adjectives you listed, here’s a quick categorization:

**Positive Attitude:**
- Calm
- Complimentary
- Enthusiastic
- Grateful
- Optimistic
- Sympathetic

**Negative Attitude:**
- Accusing
- Aggressive
- Arrogant
- Bitter
- Miserable
- Nostalgic (this can be neutral or negative depending on context)
- Pessimistic
- Sarcastic

As for your question about family gatherings, they can indeed be a mix of joy and potential conflict. It often depends on the dynamics of the family and how well everyone communicates. Eating and chatting together can foster connection, but if there are underlying tensions, it might lead to arguments. It’s all about the atmosphere and the individuals involved!

If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
User: 1C
Listening
Family tensions
I can identify the attitude and intention of a speaker.
1
SPEAKING Look at the photo. What do you think this
app does? Why might some people need it?
2
SPEAKING Read the text and check your answer to exercise 1. Do you
think the app would increase or decrease the number of arguments in
your family? Why?
" Tablets for dinner?
An evening meal for all the family was once part of everyday life in British homes,
but this tradition has almost disappeared. Some people blame technology: children
and teenagers are so addicted to their phones and tablets that they do not want to
stop playing with them, even at mealtimes. This causes a lot of arguments in families.
But now, parents can get a free app called DinnerTime, which locks their children's
devices at certain times of the day and night. During those times, the children are
unable to access messages, games, or the internet. In theory, this means that
parents and children can spend more time together, eating and chatting. But will it
lead to happier families or more family arguments?
Kid's smartphone or tablet
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59min 3
3 VOCABULARY In pairs, check the meaning of the adjectives below.
Which describe a positive attitude? Which describe a negative
attitude?
Attitude (adjectives) accusing aggressive arrogant bitter
calm complimentary enthusiastic grateful miserable
nostalgic optimistic pessimistic sarcastic sympathetic urgent
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Listening Strategy
Sometimes, the words alone do not fully express the
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