Relationships 2017 part 1
- 1. B2, EOI CARTAGENA Isabel Bastida & Ana Mena
- 2. 1. RELATIONSHIPS 1 Put these in the right order. Then complete the sentences: a) Paul and Amber decided to __________________ after only 6 months of dating. They’ve been happily married ever since. b) He decided to _________her _________ on a date to a fancy restaurant. c) After a few drinks, Paul got the courage to approach Amber and __________________. d) Paul chose a romantic weekend in Paris to __________________ to his girlfriend. To his delight, she accepted. e) I think it’s about time for you to __________________. You’ve had your fun in life! f) After only a few weeks the couple started to ____________. They see each other almost every day now. g) I didn’t know you had a boyfriend. How long have you been __________________? h) If you really _____________________ Mary, work up the courage and let her know! Tie the knot Chat someone up Have a crush on someone Settle down Go steady Ask someone out Go out with someone/ date someone Propose
- 3. 1. RELATIONSHIPS A Mr bar Blind marriage Starter hearts Lonely right Lifelong date Soul commitment Singles mate B Toxic stand Eligible other Significant office Arranged relationship One-night ceremony Registry bachelor Civil marriage 2. Match the definitions. Take turns to give a definition and guess the expression.
- 4. 1. RELATIONSHIPS 3. Try to explain the meaning of the expressions in your column. A Have an affair with someone Think the world of someone Be on the same wavelength as sb. Flirt with someone Work at a relationship Have ups and downs Pop the question B Hit it off Be infatuated with someone Have a fling with someone Be seeing someone Be unfaithful to someone Dump somebody Be well matched
- 5. 1. RELATIONSHIPS 4. Complete the sentences with the appropriate phrasal verb. a) I didn’t use to like Emma but she’s beginning to grow _____ me. b) Who was that girl you were chatting _____ in the bar last night? c) Tom fell _____ _____ Alex and now they’re not speaking. d) They had a terrible row last week but I think they’ve made _____ now. e) I’m not sure Jill will ever get _____ Paul. He meant the world to her. f) Chris and Jennifer have split _____. I thought they were getting on well.
- 6. 1. RELATIONSHIPS : IDIOMS Match the idioms with the definitions: 1. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. 2. Birds of a feather flock together. 3. To rob the cradle. 4. To know someone inside out. 5. If you make your own bed, you have to sleep on it. 6. To two-time somebody. A. They are very similar in many ways, so they naturally spend time together. B. To cheat on their partner by having a romantic relationship with another person at the same time. C. To have a romantic relationship with someone who is much younger than yourself. D. To know a person very well. E. When someone is not with us, we love them even more. F. If you create a situation, its your responsibility to solve it.
- 7. 1. DISCUSSION -Where can people find a life partner? -How old were you when you first asked somebody out? Talk about it -Would you ever accept a blind date? -What do you look for in a potential partner? -How important is the age gap in a couple? Could you fall in love with someone who was a lot older/ younger than you? -Do you believe in “2 halves of the same apple”? -What are the advantages of being single? -What’s love at first sight? Do you believe in it? -How do you know you are in love? -Can long-distance relationships work? -What is your idea of a perfect date? -What’s the best age to settle down these days? -Do you think that using dating websites can be helpful to find your significant other? -What are the pros and cons of getting married? -What would turn you off somebody immediately?