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Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family. Father Mother Works hard to earn a living ______ ______ ______ ______ keeps the house clean ______ ______ - English (Second/Third Language)

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Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.

Father

Mother

  • Works hard to earn a living
  • ______
  • ______
  • ______
  • ______
  • keeps the house clean
  • ______
  • ______
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Father

Mother

  • Works hard to earn a living
  • Buys groceries for the household
  • Helps mother with the household chores
  • Plans vacations for the family
  • Helps me with my homework
  • Encourages me to develop my interests
  • Runs a business to provide for the family
  • Keeps the house clean
  • Manages the finances of the household
  • Inculcates good values in me
  • Plans all the events/functions for the family
  • Takes care of the entire family’s health. 
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