Reading: Meet Yassine’s Family
Hello! My name is Yassine. I live in Casablanca with my family. My father is a doctor. He works at a big hospital in the city. My mother is a teacher. She teaches French at a middle school.
I have two sisters. Samira is 17. She is a student in high school. She wants to be an engineer. My little sister, Laila, is 6. She goes to primary school.
My grandfather lives with us. He is retired, but he enjoys gardening.
We are a small but happy family!
Vocabulary Focus
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor | طبيب | My father is a doctor. |
| Teacher | أستاذ/أستاذة | She teaches French. |
| Student | تلميذ/ة | I am a student. |
| Retired | متقاعد | My grandfather is retired. |
| Gardening | البستنة | He enjoys gardening. |
Grammar: Present Simple
Affirmative Form
- Subject + verb (+s/es for he/she/it)
- My father works at a hospital.
- She teaches French.
Negative Form
- Subject + do/does not + base verb
- My father does not work at home.
- I do not have a brother.
Questions
- Do/Does + subject + base verb?
- Does your mother work?
- Do you have any sisters?
A. Reading Comprehension
Answer the questions based on the text about Yassine.
1. Where does Yassine live?
2. What does his father do?
3. Where does his mother work?
4. How old is Samira?
5. What does Yassine’s grandfather enjoy?
B. True or False
1. Yassine has three sisters.
2. His father works at a hospital.
3. His grandfather is still working.
4. Laila is older than Samira.
C. Grammar: Fill in the blanks
Use the correct Present Simple form of the verbs in brackets.
1. My brother (work) in a café.
2. My parents (live) in Marrakesh.
3. Laila (go) to school every day.
4. Samira (not want) to be a teacher.
5. your father (drive) a truck?
D. Writing & Discussion
Write a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) about your family and their jobs.
I live in Agadir with my parents. My father is a taxi driver. My mother stays at home. I have two brothers. One is a student and the other works in a bakery. We like spending time together on weekends.
- Which job is the most important in your opinion? Why?
- Would you like to have the same job as one of your parents?