Relationships: positive aspects Exercises

| Love and romance

14.1 Match words on the left with words on the right to complete the expressions. Then use
When Tom met Lily it was love at first sight. [love began the first moment they saw each the expressions to complete the sentences below.
other]
love pals
She fell head over heels in love with him. [fell deeply and madly in love]
head it off
Nick only has eyes for Diana. He’s not interested in other girls. [is only attracted to]
bosom over heels in love
I’ve often seen David and Valerie at the cinema together, but it’s purely a platonic
hit spirits
relationship. [affectionate relationship between people of the opposite sex that is not sexual
kindred at first sight
Nora was more than infatuated with [romantically obsessed with] Brian; she was
completely besotted with [almost stupidly or blindly in love with] him. 1 When Patrick met Andrea it was ....
2 Phil and Colin look at life in the same way. They’re
Friendships and other positive relationships 3 Ever since they worked together, Lucy and Clare have been .
Anona and I hit it off immediately [liked each other the moment we met]. We’re true 4 They just looked at each other and fell
soulmates [people who feel close to each other in spirit and who understand each other 5 When Joss and I met, we immediately .
deeply]. 14.2 Fill the gaps in these sentences.
Nelly was my mother’s lifelong companion. [friend who was with her all her life] for Mark these days. She’s crazy over him.
1 Rachel only has
The moment I met Rob I could see he was a man after my own heart. [someone you ouple. I wonder if they will get married?
2 They look such a
admire because they do or think the same as you; can also be woman after one’s own ke a house ..... Sr crs h
3 Sheila and I have always got
heart]
4 He’s completely ... . ’'ve never known him to be so much in
Charlie and I get on like a house on fire. [have a very good, enjoyable relationship]
love before. He’s like a teenager. (two possible answers)
Jim and Tony have been bosom friends/buddies/pals for years. [very close, good friends]
Patricia and Carmen are inseparable. [always want to be together, very close] 14.3 Complete the following tables with the correct noun or adjective forms. There are some
There’s always been a close bond between Kirsten and her aunt. [relationship or feeling of | words not on the opposite page. Use a dictionary if necessary.

fron
[oie | ere
[mmm |
togetherness]

General social relationships: collocations loyal respect

The replies in these conversations are another way of saying what the first speaker says.
consideration affection
: You seem to be very similar to Alan — the way you think and look at life.
: Yes, we’ve always been kindred spirits. passion

: What a nice wedding! Ian and Sally seem to be perfect for each other. devoted support
: Yes, such a well-matched couple! fond
: Our Spanish friends are always phoning their brothers and sisters.
faithful
: Yes, well, I think family ties in Spain are much stronger than here.
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Nouns and adjectives 14.4 Now complete these sentences which include words from the table above, using the correct
g preposition. Use a dictionary if necessary.
example She’s absolutely devoted her mother and visits her every day.
I’ve always had a lot of respect .. my boss, and I do enjoy my job a lot.
affectionate affection He never shows much affection for his children.
She’s been so loyal . ... me all these years, I can’t let her down now.
amiable amiability She always treats us with great amiability. He’s very supportive . his colleagues; they’re very lucky.
I’m quite fond . Larry, but that doesn’t mean I want to marry him.
considerate consideration ‘Have some consideration for the other students!’ she said angrily.
He puts a lot
Nunkunre of trust me, and I feel I can trust him too.
faithful faithfulness Faithfulness is the key to a good marriage.
14.5 Answer these questions, giving a reason why.
Over the years she developed a fondness for Mario that went
beyond a purely business relationship.
Name someone in your life who ...
1 you feel a close bond with.
He was a great team captain who inspired loyalty in the players. 2 is areal soulmate for you.
3 is a person after your own heart.

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