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EXERCISES AT PAGE 54 (SUCCESS BOOK)
Ex. A page 54
To fall out: to have a serious argument.
To get on: to have a good relationship with somebody.
To go out: to have a romantic relationship with somebody.
To look after: to take care of
To split up: to end a romantic relationship with somebody.

 

Ex. B page 54

  1. I get on with my girlfriend really well. It's the perfect relationship.
  2. Have you heard? Nicole split up with Tom. He's depressed because she is the best girl he's ever gone out.
  3. I fell out with my mum again. We're not talking each other! She wants to look after me all the time. It's ridiculous! I'm not a baby.

Ex. C page 54
A I get on really well with her.
B Is she a family member?
A Yes, she is. We have a good relationship.
B Is she your sister?
A Yes, she is.

 

Ex. D page 54
The singer feel depressed and sad because his girlfriend has gone away.

 

DIALOGUE
Interviewer: So, how long have you known each other?
Rodolfo: We've known each other for about 36 years.
Cristina: We met in 1975.
Interviewer: How long have you been married?
Cristina: We've been married since 26 September 1982.
Interviewer: Have you lived here since then?
Cristina: We have been living in Aquileia since the wedding but in two different houses.
Rodolfo: We've been in this house for 19 years.
Interviewer: How did you meet?
Rodolfo: We met for the first time in a hotel of Grado. I was working as a waiter.
Cristina: And I was the secretary of the hotel.
Interviewer: What's your secret for a successful relationship?
A: In my opinion, it's have some arguments.
Interviewer: Have you ever fallen out?
Rodolfo: We rarely have serious argument. And whenever we have one, we get on well again after not much time.
Interviewer: Have you got any regrets?
Cristina: Absolutely not.
Rodolfo: I would do again whatever I did.