Hi there! My name’s Paul. I belong to quite small family.

I’ll try to describe my nuclear

family to you.

My father’s name is Miroslav, he was brought up by my grandma in Russia, I totally look

up to him due to his courage and determination- he’s the best. My mother’s name is
Louisa, she cares for me, especially when I need something or if I have a problem. I’m
very close to my bother John, we share many things in common, he definitely takes after
my father, both of them are tall and have brown hair, whenever I need advice, I can
always turn to John. My little sister’s name is Susy, she’s very spoilt by my parents, they
give her anything she wants- that makes me get on my nerves- my parents never tell her
off when she misbehaves. Despite that, John and I always spend time with her so she
doesn’t feel left out.

We also have a dog, his name is Rocko, he’s brought so much joy to us, we get excited
when he wants to play. Also, we’re all devoted to him because he’s still a puppy.

Match the following definitions with the words in bold from the text.
1. To describe someone who feels unhappy because they have not been included.
2. Great happiness and pleasure.
3. To take care of someone.
4. To give someone or something a lot of love or attention.
5. To speak angrily to someone because they have done something bad.
6. To annoy someone a lot.
7. To go to someone for help when you have a problem or difficulty.
8. To look or behave like an older relative.
9. To take care of a child until they are an adult.
10. (Especially a child) rude and behaves badly because they are always given what they
want and allowed to do what they want.
11. To admire or respect someone.
12. To be friendly or involved with someone.