Test yourself How well do you get on with your family?

HOW WELL DO YOU GET ON WITH YOUR FAMILY?
Choose the correct answer for you.
You and your brother enter a competition. Your brother wins. How do you feel?
Very angry. I refuse to go to the award ceremony. (0)
I am horrible to my brother. Then I say “I am sorry”. (1)
I am happy for him. Sometimes he wins things and sometimes I win things. (2)
Your mum loses her job and you have to move to a smaller flat. You and your sister have to share a room. What do you do?
Tell your family that you are leaving home. (0)
Tell your sister that she must not touch any of your things. (1)
Fell happy. That way there is always someone to talk to .(2)
Your mum and your English teacher think it is a good idea for you to spend three weeks living with an English family this summer. What do you think?
Great! I cannot wait to get away from my family and their annoying habits. (0)
I am exited but also worried about living my family for so long. (1)
I do not want to go. I like to spend my time with my family. (2)
Your parents want you to give them some help around the house. What do you do?
Help them as much as possible. (2)
I help them but sometimes they have to ask me twice. (1)
I have a big argument every time they ask. (0)
Your parents are coming to your school Final Bell ceremony, where you are to take the floor and speak in front of the whole school.
I cannot wait. I am proud for my parent to see me. (2)
I feel embarrassed and tell my mum not to wear that awful hat. (1)
It is no problem. They will not come because I tell them the wrong day. (0)
Read the Analysis:
0-4: you have a very bad relationship with your family. You must be nicer to them. Remember they have feelings, too.
5-7: you have a good relationship with your family. Sometimes you find them annoying or embarrassing but you always want the best for them. You can try harder to make your home a happy place.
8-10: wonderful! You are best friends with your family and your home is your favourite place in the world. But do not forget to make friends. You must have other things in your life, too.