生活英语口语:大家族

China no longer has families where four generations live under the same roof.
中国现在很少再有四世同堂的大家庭了。

Like father, like son.
有其父必有其子。

First cousins are close relatives.
堂表兄弟是近亲。

It was difficult at first. I think my step-mother was often quite critical of me.
起初的日子很难熬，总觉得继母对我的要求过于严苛。