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Sharing Family Traditions and Stories

By Generations United

I. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word. Beware! There are 2 unnecessary words. (7

marks)

greater, unique, difference, share, tell, recipes, pass, next, vary

Every family has _________ and treasured family traditions and stories. The oldest
members of extended families are often the keepers of these riches and __________ them
from generation to generation. The __________ the connection with the generations that came
before, the more traditions and stories there are to ___________ with the next generation.
Family traditions __________ from culture to culture and family to family. They may
include __________, holiday celebrations, songs, books, or games. These traditions are the
legacy one generation can leave for the ___________.

II. There is ONE mistake IN EACH line. Find and CORRECT them! (4 marks)

But traditions can mean so many more, when the older members of the family share
the stories behind the traditions, and the reasons why the family tradition exist. Family stories
help to providing valuable perspective and understanding of the past and the present, as well
like strengthen family ties through the ages. One way to capture these stories is across oral
history.

III. Fill in each gap with ONLY ONE WORD. This time you have no help. (5 marks)

Oral history is a method of gathering ___________ preserving historical information

through interviews. It is a wonderful way ________ young people to interview older relatives
_________ their personal stories, family history, and cultural traditions. Through oral history
interviews and conversations, older relatives give children a better understanding of
_________ they and their family are and the forces that shaped the family's identity. Children
and youth give older relatives love, time, and the knowledge __________ they and their
experiences are valued.

VI. Match the paragraph beginnings and endings. (5 marks)

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A) Older children and youth should take…

B) Make sure to take time to prepare, plan questions…
C) Think about using meaningful objects to help get…
D) Think ahead about ways…
E) Sharing stories through oral history is also fun,…
___________________________________________________________________________
1) …but preparation is needed to make sure it is successful.
2) …the conversation going - photos, books, quilt, and other family heirlooms.
3) …notes and following the interview, write down the stories they learned from their
older relatives.
4) …in advance, respect the schedules and privacy of older relatives.
5) …to help the older relatives feel comfortable talking about the past.

V. Choose the correct alternative! (7 marks)

Younger children can draw pictures or make collages illustrating the stories they
heard/they are hearing/they had heard. Young people can tap into their creativity by
composing poems, songs, or skits based on their speakings/conservations/conversations with
older relatives. The all/every/whole family can get involved by performing the song, skit, or
play that/ - / who portrays the family stories.
Make sure to have all necessary equipment before starting - pen, pencils, crayons,
paper, and tape recorder, if to use/if using/if want to use one. Consider using tape recorder or
video camera to record the conversation - make sure the older relative is comfortable
by/with/to recording before starting. Make sure all equipment works and bring extra batteries
and tapes. Last but not least, remember thanking/remembering to thank/remember to thank the
older relative for taking the time and energy to share valuable family stories.

VI. Which heading goes with which paragraph? Find the heading for tasks I,II,III and

IV-V. Note that IV and V are to be handled together. (4 marks)

A) What Family Stories Give You

B) Getting Ready
C) Differences of Heritage
D) Talk about Traditions

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Check your answers with the help of the key below.

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Key:
I. unique, pass, greater, share, vary, recipes, next
II. so much more, tradition exists, to provide valuable, as well as strengthen
III. and, for, about, who, that
IV. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-5, E-1
V. they heard, conversations, whole, that, if using, with, remember to thank
VI. A:II, B:IV-V, C:I, D:III

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If you scored 21 marks or more: CONGRATULATIONS! You have passed the exam!

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neglect your foreign language skills.

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