Relationship Unit1

Seite 1

5p.11

1. Present simple: describes permanent/usual

situation

2. Present continuous: describes a

situation in progress or happening around now

3. Present perfect simple: highlights

a result of a recent activity

4. Present perfect continuous: highlights

a recent activity; lately

6p.11

A number

of recent videos on YouTube showing unlikely about friends have started a debate

about animal friendships. Lately

many people have been discussing a particularly moving film which shows a dog

making friends with an elephant. Elephants

often show concern for their social group, but there is one extraordinary scene

where the elephant becomes distressed when the dog gets injured. The

dog has recovered now and two animals have been inseparable. The

question scientists ask is: is such behaviour normal or do we just want it to

be? Some

say it happens when animals have lived close to humans. No

one has provided a definitive answer but it seems some animals are just

naturally sociable. Others,

like giant pandas live more independent and solitary lives.

7.p11

1. We’re not close friends – we’re just studying French at the same evening

class. – Progress

2.I live with Sarah but each of us

has our own group of friends that we hang

out with. (pasar el rato con) – present simple – usual situation

3. Olivia and I went on a trip to Peru together

ten years ago and we’ve kept up with

(mantener, seguir el ritmo) each other ever

since.(desde entonces) - perfect –

result of passed situation

4. I wouldn’t say we were friends really.

We’ve met a couple of times at parties. Present

5. Oh, do you know Tom? He’s a good

friend of mine too. We should all meet

up some time. (reunirse) present

6. Jacob always hangs around when he’s bored,

but he never comes round when he’s

got something better to do. Present

7. Kate always stood by me in times of difficulty. If ever I’m in trouble I know I

can rely on her for help. (puedo contar

con ella). present

8. Colin and I have been teaching at

the same school for years. We get on

very well, even though we never really see each other socially. I think I’ve

been round to his house once. Perfect

9. Barney and I have known each

other since we were at school. It doesn’t matter if we haven’t seen each other

for a while; we just seem to pick up

(continuar) where we left off.(dejar) perfect

10. Jessica and I are going to go

for a medieval-style wedding. Themed wedding are becoming very fashionable. Tendencia.

1. We come from different backgrounds

but we get on really well.

2. We don’t have to do anything

special, like going to show. It would just be nice to hang out each other for a bit.

3. I made a lot of really good friends

at university but I haven’t picked up

with many of them.

4. Why don’t you come round to my house for supper tonight?

5. Some friends are great just to have

a good time with, but real friends are the ones who rely on you when you’re in trouble.

6. I’m busy at six o’clock but we could

meet up later if you like. Say, eigthy

thirty?

1. I met her at university. We have

known each other for 10 years. Sometimes I picked

up her after work. I have strong

bond with her.

2. I don’t have the blood relatives in Spain but I have a

few true friends. We meet up every weekend.

3. She is my passing acquaintance. I have known her at my work. I have never

come round to her house.

4. They are an odd couple. He is so big and she is so small, but both (of them) are

the faithful companions. I enjoy hanging out with them.

5. She and I have a mutual respect. We try

to keep up our relationship.

6. I couldn’t imagine relying on her. But I can!

7. I admitted standing by him.

8. I denied getting on with him when the policeman asked me.

One of my

best friends is French. She is one year older than me. We have known at work. She

was secretary and I was receptionist at the same company. Now she doesn’t work anymore

there, me either. I have a strong bond with her and I really enjoy meeting up

with her and her family. She has a small daughter who is really naughty. Her husband

is my friend to, but not so true friend.

The other friend of mine is French too. She has

moving to France recently. We have a mutual respect and I admit missing her. In

the past we came round frequently. I get on very well with her boyfriend too.

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