COMPREHENSIVE READING 1

My name is Sangeeta. I am 11. I live in New Delhi, India with my father, mother, two brothers and three sisters. My grandparents also live with us. In India, family is very important. It is common to have grandparents, aunts, uncles and/or cousins living in the same house. My aunts, uncles and cousins also live nearby. We see each other often. My older brother is a computer programmer. Right now, he is in Australia. His company sent him there for one year. We all miss him a lot. We write him letters every week. I want him to come home soon.

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How old is Sangeeta?

Which country does she live in?

Does she live with her parents? Who else lives with her?

What does her older brother do?

Where is he right now?

Does the family miss him? How do you know?

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I live in a great neighborhood.

The houses here are quite expensive.

You can find a cheap apartment in this town.

Family values are very important to us.

My nephew and niece are coming to visit.

Their grandchildren are very cute.

His cousins are very naughty.

That family is homeless.

His father is unemployed.

Pets are not allowed in this community.

We offer a discount for seniors.

My child is gifted.

Her sister is autistic.

We pray together at night.

My grandson wants a dog.

My granddaughter wants a cat.

Their grandchildren play in the yard.

John’s parents are divorced. 

My aunt got married again.

Her brother got divorced.