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English File Intermediate Student’s book 3rd edition 1.27

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think the phrase “birth order” means?
Do you think being the oldest, middle, youngest, or an only child changes someone’s personality? Why / why not?
In your family (or a family you know), who seems the most responsible and who seems the most outgoing?

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English File Intermediate Student’s book 3rd edition 1.27

Introduction: Birth order and personality (00:00 – 00:41)

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1. What is the main topic of the discussion?

How to make friends
Family and family life
How to become a good parent
How to choose a school

2. What does the book “Birth Order” focus on?

How to solve family arguments
How to raise only children
How family position influences personality
How to become more ambitious

3. Which family positions are mentioned?

Oldest and youngest only
Twins and stepchildren
Firstborn, middle child, youngest child, and only child
Middle and only child only

English File Intermediate Student’s book 3rd edition 1.27

Oldest and middle children (00:41 – 02:06)

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1. Why are firstborn children often sensible and responsible as adults?

They spend more time alone
They usually have to look after younger brothers and sisters
They are always the baby of the family
They get less attention from teachers

2. What is one negative trait mentioned about oldest children?

They are usually disorganized
They are very unambitious
They can be insecure and anxious
They are often selfish

3. Why are middle children often good at sorting out arguments?

They are usually only children
They grew up between older and younger brothers and sisters
They are older than everyone else
They have more discipline at home

English File Intermediate Student’s book 3rd edition 1.27

Youngest and only children (02:06 – 03:45)

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1. How do youngest children often try to get attention?

By avoiding rules completely
By studying harder than others
By staying quiet and independent
By being outgoing and charming

2. Why might youngest children be more rebellious?

They are usually more anxious than others
It is easier to break the rules because parents are more relaxed
They have more contact with adults
Their parents are stricter with discipline

3. According to the speaker, why can only children sometimes be impatient when things go wrong?

They have to look after younger siblings
They are usually very immature
They are always unambitious
They are not used to sorting out problems with brothers and sisters

English File Intermediate Student’s book 3rd edition 1.27

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1. What does the book’s main argument suggest?

Personality mostly depends on a person’s job
Middle children are always leaders
Only children are always spoiled
Birth order can strongly influence character and personality

2. Which pair of traits is connected to only children in the talk?

Anxious and insecure
Self-confident and independent
Immature and disorganized
Rebellious and charming

3. Which idea is repeated for different birth-order positions?

Parents’ attention and behavior can shape children’s traits
People’s personalities never change
Friends influence personality more than family does
School results are the most important factor

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

English File Intermediate Student’s book 3rd edition 1.27

Do you agree that birth order can be one of the strongest influences on personality? Why or why not?
Which description (oldest, middle, youngest, only child) matches you or someone you know best? Give examples.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of being an only child in your opinion?
How much do you think parents’ attention and discipline affect children at different ages?