Communication » 2A Interacting
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
- I get on with my girlfriend really well. It's the perfect relationship.
- Have you heard? Nicole split up with Tom. He's depressed because she is the best girl he's ever gone out.
- 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.