Tuesday, 9 October 2018

Unit 1

Family Relationships

a nuclear family
an extended family
a single-parent family
siblings
rely on
a close-knit family
a shoulder to cry on
secure
confident
deal with
support smb (each other)
get on (along) with smb
sentimental
charming
be the breadwinner
be full of beans
be strict
take after smb
work from home
bond, strong bonds
adore
work through (sort out) problems
treat someone with respect (kindness, politeness)
offend someone
blame someone for smth
quarrel with smb about (over) smth
compromise
avoid smb (smth, doing smth) -  e.g. conflicts, being rude
cause misunderstanding
talk to smb
respect each other
show an interest in (each other)
help each other
think about what to do and what to say
do one’s best to behave well
communicate (with each other)
give advice
shout at
criticize smb
lecture smb
by joint efforts
a foster family
be pleased with
be satisfied with
punish smb
notice smb


How to be a close-knit family

You should/shouldn’t …
You need to …
The best way to … is to …
Try to/not to …
Make sure …

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