6 form - reading SB p.114

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Ella has seven younger brothers and sisters.

What’s it like to grow up in a big family? (by Ella Blackstone)

I am the oldest of eight children. To me, my family is completely normal, but other people find it amazing. So, for everyone who’s interested, here’s what it’s like to grow up in a big family! Remembering the names, ages and birthdays of all your family members is really difficult. My parents often call my brothers and sisters by the wrong names. This is probably why our pets never had names. Some of my friends get money for doing jobs around the house, but we certainly don’t. In our house, the dishwasher is on nearly all the time, there are always clothes to wash or put away, and the tidying up never ends. We all have to help, even the little ones. Every shelf in our house is full of prizes, for basketball, tennis, cricket and rugby. We are all really competitive. The clever ones want to be the cleverest, the pretty ones the prettiest, and the funny ones the funniest. Being slow is not a good thing in a big family. You have to move quickly to get into the shower or to get the best seat in the minibus (big families don’t have cars). And you have to eat fast, especially if there’s cake in the house! Yesterday, I saw my 7-year-old sister in my old dress. She probably got it from my 15-year-old sister, who gets most of my things. We have to share bedrooms, toys, and even our parents’ time. Sharing is not always easy, but we are quite good at it, luckily. Life in a big family has its ups and downs, but I love it.

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Her family enjoyed choosing names for their pets.

What’s it like to grow up in a big family?(by Ella Blackstone)

I am the oldest of eight children. To me, my family is completely normal, but other people find it amazing. So, for everyone who’s interested, here’s what it’s like to grow up in a big family! Remembering the names, ages and birthdays of all your family members is really difficult. My parents often call my brothers and sisters by the wrong names. This is probably why our pets never had names. Some of my friends get money for doing jobs around the house, but we certainly don’t. In our house, the dishwasher is on nearly all the time, there are always clothes to wash or put away, and the tidying up never ends. We all have to help, even the little ones. Every shelf in our house is full of prizes, for basketball, tennis, cricket and rugby. We are all really competitive. The clever ones want to be the cleverest, the pretty ones the prettiest, and the funny ones the funniest. Being slow is not a good thing in a big family. You have to move quickly to get into the shower or to get the best seat in the minibus (big families don’t have cars). And you have to eat fast, especially if there’s cake in the house! Yesterday, I saw my 7-year-old sister in my old dress. She probably got it from my 15-year-old sister, who gets most of my things. We have to share bedrooms, toys, and even our parents’ time. Sharing is not always easy, but we are quite good at it, luckily. Life in a big family has its ups and downs, but I love it.

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Ella and her brothers and sisters earn money from helping around the house.

What’s it like to grow up in a big family?(by Ella Blackstone)

I am the oldest of eight children. To me, my family is completely normal, but other people find it amazing. So, for everyone who’s interested, here’s what it’s like to grow up in a big family! Remembering the names, ages and birthdays of all your family members is really difficult. My parents often call my brothers and sisters by the wrong names. This is probably why our pets never had names. Some of my friends get money for doing jobs around the house, but we certainly don’t. In our house, the dishwasher is on nearly all the time, there are always clothes to wash or put away, and the tidying up never ends. We all have to help, even the little ones. Every shelf in our house is full of prizes, for basketball, tennis, cricket and rugby. We are all really competitive. The clever ones want to be the cleverest, the pretty ones the prettiest, and the funny ones the funniest. Being slow is not a good thing in a big family. You have to move quickly to get into the shower or to get the best seat in the minibus (big families don’t have cars). And you have to eat fast, especially if there’s cake in the house! Yesterday, I saw my 7-year-old sister in my old dress. She probably got it from my 15-year-old sister, who gets most of my things. We have to share bedrooms, toys, and even our parents’ time. Sharing is not always easy, but we are quite good at it, luckily. Life in a big family has its ups and downs, but I love it.

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The younger members of Ella’s family also have to do jobs.

What’s it like to grow up in a big family?(by Ella Blackstone)

I am the oldest of eight children. To me, my family is completely normal, but other people find it amazing. So, for everyone who’s interested, here’s what it’s like to grow up in a big family! Remembering the names, ages and birthdays of all your family members is really difficult. My parents often call my brothers and sisters by the wrong names. This is probably why our pets never had names. Some of my friends get money for doing jobs around the house, but we certainly don’t. In our house, the dishwasher is on nearly all the time, there are always clothes to wash or put away, and the tidying up never ends. We all have to help, even the little ones. Every shelf in our house is full of prizes, for basketball, tennis, cricket and rugby. We are all really competitive. The clever ones want to be the cleverest, the pretty ones the prettiest, and the funny ones the funniest. Being slow is not a good thing in a big family. You have to move quickly to get into the shower or to get the best seat in the minibus (big families don’t have cars). And you have to eat fast, especially if there’s cake in the house! Yesterday, I saw my 7-year-old sister in my old dress. She probably got it from my 15-year-old sister, who gets most of my things. We have to share bedrooms, toys, and even our parents’ time. Sharing is not always easy, but we are quite good at it, luckily. Life in a big family has its ups and downs, but I love it.

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The children in Ella’s family do well at sport.

What’s it like to grow up in a big family?(by Ella Blackstone)

I am the oldest of eight children. To me, my family is completely normal, but other people find it amazing. So, for everyone who’s interested, here’s what it’s like to grow up in a big family! Remembering the names, ages and birthdays of all your family members is really difficult. My parents often call my brothers and sisters by the wrong names. This is probably why our pets never had names. Some of my friends get money for doing jobs around the house, but we certainly don’t. In our house, the dishwasher is on nearly all the time, there are always clothes to wash or put away, and the tidying up never ends. We all have to help, even the little ones. Every shelf in our house is full of prizes, for basketball, tennis, cricket and rugby. We are all really competitive. The clever ones want to be the cleverest, the pretty ones the prettiest, and the funny ones the funniest. Being slow is not a good thing in a big family. You have to move quickly to get into the shower or to get the best seat in the minibus (big families don’t have cars). And you have to eat fast, especially if there’s cake in the house! Yesterday, I saw my 7-year-old sister in my old dress. She probably got it from my 15-year-old sister, who gets most of my things. We have to share bedrooms, toys, and even our parents’ time. Sharing is not always easy, but we are quite good at it, luckily. Life in a big family has its ups and downs, but I love it.

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Ella says being fast is useful in a big family.

What’s it like to grow up in a big family?(by Ella Blackstone)

I am the oldest of eight children. To me, my family is completely normal, but other people find it amazing. So, for everyone who’s interested, here’s what it’s like to grow up in a big family! Remembering the names, ages and birthdays of all your family members is really difficult. My parents often call my brothers and sisters by the wrong names. This is probably why our pets never had names. Some of my friends get money for doing jobs around the house, but we certainly don’t. In our house, the dishwasher is on nearly all the time, there are always clothes to wash or put away, and the tidying up never ends. We all have to help, even the little ones. Every shelf in our house is full of prizes, for basketball, tennis, cricket and rugby. We are all really competitive. The clever ones want to be the cleverest, the pretty ones the prettiest, and the funny ones the funniest. Being slow is not a good thing in a big family. You have to move quickly to get into the shower or to get the best seat in the minibus (big families don’t have cars). And you have to eat fast, especially if there’s cake in the house! Yesterday, I saw my 7-year-old sister in my old dress. She probably got it from my 15-year-old sister, who gets most of my things. We have to share bedrooms, toys, and even our parents’ time. Sharing is not always easy, but we are quite good at it, luckily. Life in a big family has its ups and downs, but I love it.

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She says she gave an old dress to her seven-year old sister.

What’s it like to grow up in a big family?(by Ella Blackstone)

I am the oldest of eight children. To me, my family is completely normal, but other people find it amazing. So, for everyone who’s interested, here’s what it’s like to grow up in a big family! Remembering the names, ages and birthdays of all your family members is really difficult. My parents often call my brothers and sisters by the wrong names. This is probably why our pets never had names. Some of my friends get money for doing jobs around the house, but we certainly don’t. In our house, the dishwasher is on nearly all the time, there are always clothes to wash or put away, and the tidying up never ends. We all have to help, even the little ones. Every shelf in our house is full of prizes, for basketball, tennis, cricket and rugby. We are all really competitive. The clever ones want to be the cleverest, the pretty ones the prettiest, and the funny ones the funniest. Being slow is not a good thing in a big family. You have to move quickly to get into the shower or to get the best seat in the minibus (big families don’t have cars). And you have to eat fast, especially if there’s cake in the house! Yesterday, I saw my 7-year-old sister in my old dress. She probably got it from my 15-year-old sister, who gets most of my things. We have to share bedrooms, toys, and even our parents’ time. Sharing is not always easy, but we are quite good at it, luckily. Life in a big family has its ups and downs, but I love it.

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Her family hate sharing everything with each other.

What’s it like to grow up in a big family?(by Ella Blackstone)

I am the oldest of eight children. To me, my family is completely normal, but other people find it amazing. So, for everyone who’s interested, here’s what it’s like to grow up in a big family! Remembering the names, ages and birthdays of all your family members is really difficult. My parents often call my brothers and sisters by the wrong names. This is probably why our pets never had names. Some of my friends get money for doing jobs around the house, but we certainly don’t. In our house, the dishwasher is on nearly all the time, there are always clothes to wash or put away, and the tidying up never ends. We all have to help, even the little ones. Every shelf in our house is full of prizes, for basketball, tennis, cricket and rugby. We are all really competitive. The clever ones want to be the cleverest, the pretty ones the prettiest, and the funny ones the funniest. Being slow is not a good thing in a big family. You have to move quickly to get into the shower or to get the best seat in the minibus (big families don’t have cars). And you have to eat fast, especially if there’s cake in the house! Yesterday, I saw my 7-year-old sister in my old dress. She probably got it from my 15-year-old sister, who gets most of my things. We have to share bedrooms, toys, and even our parents’ time. Sharing is not always easy, but we are quite good at it, luckily. Life in a big family has its ups and downs, but I love it.

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How old is Ella? (what do you think)

What’s it like to grow up in a big family?(by Ella Blackstone)

I am the oldest of eight children. To me, my family is completely normal, but other people find it amazing. So, for everyone who’s interested, here’s what it’s like to grow up in a big family! Remembering the names, ages and birthdays of all your family members is really difficult. My parents often call my brothers and sisters by the wrong names. This is probably why our pets never had names. Some of my friends get money for doing jobs around the house, but we certainly don’t. In our house, the dishwasher is on nearly all the time, there are always clothes to wash or put away, and the tidying up never ends. We all have to help, even the little ones. Every shelf in our house is full of prizes, for basketball, tennis, cricket and rugby. We are all really competitive. The clever ones want to be the cleverest, the pretty ones the prettiest, and the funny ones the funniest. Being slow is not a good thing in a big family. You have to move quickly to get into the shower or to get the best seat in the minibus (big families don’t have cars). And you have to eat fast, especially if there’s cake in the house! Yesterday, I saw my 7-year-old sister in my old dress. She probably got it from my 15-year-old sister, who gets most of my things. We have to share bedrooms, toys, and even our parents’ time. Sharing is not always easy, but we are quite good at it, luckily. Life in a big family has its ups and downs, but I love it.