Unit 2

Interpersonal Relationships


intelligent
lend/give a (helping) hand
let the cat out of the bag
misunderstanding
build a relationship
dishonesty
hard to deal with
end up
come up
quarrel (with friends)
ruin a relationship
selfish – selfishness
appreciate
be passionate about
bring people together
worthwhile
take up (a hobby)
share interests with each other
trustworthy = reliable
team up with
craft
work on smth
chit-chat
deepen friendship
bear in mind
discovered – undiscovered
known – unknown
join smb
an acquaintance (to acquaint with smb)
close friends
a true friendship
care for smb
a good listener
upset smb
companion – companionship
environment
learn from (the situation, the story)
I’ve learnt that…, It was interesting to learn that…
look forward to doing smth
true – truth, good - goodness, useful – usefulness
talk behind smb’s back = to talk about
make up

a trusted adult
keep smth. in
take care of smb.
It's not the end of the world!


Proverbs

When a friend asks, there’s no tomorrow.
Be slow in choosing a friend but slower in changing them.
They are rich who have true friends.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
False friends are worse than open enemies.
The way to have a friend is to be one.

Phrases for Everyday Conversation

On the one hand, … On the other hand, …
I personally believe (that) …
And as we know…
My own opinion is (that) …
However, …
They say, …
The best thing to remember … is (that)…
Moreover, …
I want to stress that …
What is more, …
That’s why …
I’m absolutely sure that …

You should treat your friends the same way that you’d like to be treated.