My Friend

My friend’s name is …, or … for short.

In my opinion, he’s good-looking/she’s charming. …

But I have chosen him/her as my friend for his/her character, I think.

He’s very reliable, …

And we have a lot in common. We’re both interested in/fond of/crazy about Ving ...
We both like and dislike/hate …

I feel very secure and comfortable with my friend. He/she respects me and always treats me well. We get on well. If we quarrel, we quickly make up.

I hope my friend feels the same about me.

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.

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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