SPEAKING PART:

Q1: How well do you know the people who live next door to you?

A1: I would say I have a fairly good relationship with my neighbors. We're not exactly best friends, but we greet each other cordially whenever we bump into each other. We also lend a helping hand when the other is in need.

• fairly good relationship → mối quan hệ khá tốt

• cordially → một cách thân thiện

• lend a helping hand → giúp đỡ

Q2: Are your neighbors the same age as you?

A2: Not exactly. My immediate neighbors are a bit older than me. They have teenage kids whilst I’m still in my early twenties. Despite the age gap, we get along quite well.

• immediate neighbors → hàng xóm trực tiếp

• whilst → trong khi

• get along → hòa thuận, hòa hợp

Q3: How often do you see your friends?

A3: Due to my hectic schedule, I don't get to see my friends as often as I'd like. However, we do try to catch up once a month, usually over a meal or a cup of coffee.

• hectic schedule → lịch trình bận rộn

• catch up → trò chuyện, cập nhật thông tin

EXERCISES:

1. I have a ______ good relationship with my colleagues.

2. We greeted each other ______ when we met at the party.

3. He always ______ a helping hand whenever I need help.

4. My ______ neighbors are a lovely old couple.

5. She studies in the morning ______ I prefer studying in the evening.

6. We ______ along very well despite our differences.

7. My ______ schedule doesn't allow me to go out much.

8. We always try to ______ up every now and then.

9. They have two _____ kids who are very polite.

10. I don't get to see my friends often due to my _____ job.

ANSWERS:

1. fairly

2. cordially

3. lends

4. immediate

5. whilst

6. get

7. hectic

8. catch

9. teenage

10. hectic