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GRAMMAR 1 3 Complete the conversation.

Gerunds as subjects TR: 5.4 Mario: Grandpa, did you listen to music when

Knowing your history is important. you were a kid?
Holding on to your traditions is a good thing.
Passing down family stories connects generations. Grandpa: Yes, I did.
Creating art is a good way to share your culture.
was one of my favorite hobbies!

1 Read. Complete the sentences. Mario: And did you go to the movies?

Grandpa: Of course! I went every Sunday.
cook make paint row share weave

was the most important event of the weekend!
1. a boat is hard to do with another person.
Mario: Did you talk to your friends on the phone?
2. cloth was my grandmother’s work.
Grandpa: No, I didn’t. was very expensive when I
3. art is exciting!
was a kid!
4. your traditions helps other people
Mario: And did you play sports?
understand you.
Grandpa: Not much. My parents thought that was a
on wood is fun for people who like colors.
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waste of time. They wanted me to study all the time! But I still played soccer with
6. traditional recipes is another way to keep
my friends!
your culture alive.
Mario: How about chores? Did you help around the house?
2 Write. Complete the sentences about you and your family.
Grandpa: Of course! was something everyone had to do!

1. Painting is my father’s hobby. .
4 Give your opinion. Work in groups of three. Take turns.

2. Teaching .
listening to stories making art saving traditions visiting family
3. Cooking .
watching dancers singing traditional songs looking at old photos

4. Helping .

5. Taking photos .

6. Reading .
Looking at my grandfather’s
old photos is really cool!

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