Having a Baby

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Exercise 1

Vocabulary

complain

Verb

kəmˈpleɪn

express dissatisfaction or disappointment

Part of my job is listening to customers complain.

My boss often complains that I don't work hard enough.

Unhappy customers complain about poor service.

The customer is complaining that she did not receive discount coupons.

I don't like being around people who are always complaining.

He always complains about his salary.

She always complains about her husband.

Students in the class complained that their teacher gives them too much homework.

pregnant

Adjective

ˈprɛgnənt

carrying a baby within the body

You can clearly see that she is pregnant.

She got pregnant again last year.

I just found out that I am pregnant.

Pregnant women should always eat healthy food and follow what the doctor says.

due date

Noun

duː deɪt

the date on which a woman is expected to give birth

The doctor originally said her due date was on December 22nd.

name after

Phrasal Verb

neɪm ɑːftə

to give someone, usually a baby, the name of another person

They decided to name the baby after his grandfather.

Exercise 2

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

Nina has invited Jessica over to tell her some news.
	Nina Hi Jessica, come in. How're things?
	Jessica Can't complain. So what's this big news that you didn't want to tell me over the phone?
	Nina I wanted to see your reaction when I told you.
	Jessica Tell me what? It's been driving me crazy the whole drive over here.
	Nina I'm pregnant!
Jessica screams with delight.
	Jessica Oh my god! Congratulations, that's so exciting!
	Nina I've wanted to tell you for ages, but I had to wait until I was sure.
	Jessica What's the due date?
	Nina The fifth of August.
	Jessica Is it a boy or girl?
	Nina I don't know yet.
	Jessica I can't wait to meet them. Have you thought of a name?
	Nina If it's a boy I'm not sure what name to go with yet. But if it's a girl, I want to name it after you, if that's not too weird.
	Jessica Are you kidding? I'd be honored.
	Nina Great!
	Jessica I really hope it's a girl.
	Nina Me too.

Check your understanding:

What was the good news that Nina wanted to share with Jessica?

Why didn't Nina tell Jessica over the phone?

What does Nina want to name the baby if it's a girl?

Exercise 3

Role Play

Role-play the following situation with your tutor.

Situation

You found out that your friend had a baby. Share the news with another friend that you have just met. Use the information below.

Information:

She felt happy when she found out she was pregnant.
The baby’s due date was July 6.
She gave birth earlier than expected.
She named the baby after her father.

Exercise 4

Discussion

Do you want to have children? If so, how many?

Who named you, and whom were you named after?

What are the most popular names in your country?

Do you like your name? What does it mean?