Introduction
1 Write the words in the correct column below.
acquaintance - colleague - cousin - father’s side - friend - mother-in-law - neighbour -nephew - niece - teammate
Match the meanings with the adjectives.
a A person who doesn’t worry or get angry about things easily.
b Someone who doesn’t think about other people.
c A person who likes to talk a lot.
d Someone who is always caring and kind.
e A person who can wait a long time without getting angry.
f Someone who puts lots of effort into work or studies.
g A person who doesn’t usually joke or smile.
h Someone who likes to give or share things with people.
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3 a Tell your partner which adjectives describe you, and then fi nd an adjective that describes you both.
b Now talk about your partner's answers.
Example Tommy is hard-working and I'm talkative, but we're both easy-going.
5 a Match the questions on with the answers .
1 Who do you take after?
2 Do you get along with your sister?
3 Who does she take after?
4 Do you like your brother?
B- Listen and check your answers.
Work with a partner. Ask and answer the questions in the previous activity . Make a note of your partner’s answers.
Example A: Do you get on with your neighbours?
B: Yes, I talk to them every day.
b Talk about your partner's answers.
Example Marge gets on with her neighbours and she talks to them every day.