BRITISH AND AMERICAN FAMILIES
ESTONIA
CANADA
ARGENTINA
......%
More than..,.%
About ....%
Over....%
Approximately....%
Nearly....%
....has grown / has increased
...has changed
.... has decreased / has dropped
Comparing:
In both...
Like British families, Argentinean families...
Unlike British families, Argentinean families...
Whereas in Britain...., in Argentina...
Family
working- part - contact -relatives -extended - relations - care visit - at home - family - children - celebrate
One's family is often considered to be the most important ................ of life for Argentines. While the nuclear family is the most common household unit, Argentines tend to maintain strong ties with their ................... family. In Argentina, there is a general expectation placed upon individuals to be loyal and committed to their ............... by putting the interests of the family above their own. Close-knit family............. provide Argentines with a network of security and support, particularly in times of need. Families often sacrifice much to provide their .................. with a good education, and in turn, children usually ................. for their parents as they age.
Extended families regularly .............. each other and ................ major occasions such as a wedding or birthday as well as major holidays such as Christmas and New Year. .................will also visit frequently if they live nearby. While couples are expected to establish their own households, they usually make efforts to remain in close ................. with members of their extended family. Argentines tend to stay .............. until they get married or graduate from university. It is also not uncommon to find family members ...............together, as family businesses are more desirable.
