Module 1: Neighbourhoods and Friendships

Module 1: Neighbourhoods and Friendships

By Kelley Fast

I live in a flat. My neighbours above me are very quiet. I never hear them!

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​Neighbours: the people who live around you

I lived in a great neighbourhood. All of the kids played together.

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​Neighbourhood: a group of houses where you live

There aren't many boutiques in Villars, but there are many in Geneva.

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​boutique: A small, fashionable shop

I will demonstrate how to create google slides.

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​to demonstrate: to show how to do or use something

Multiple Choice

People who live in the same area are called _________

• neighbours

• neighbourhoods

Multiple Choice

I bought my watch in a nice ________ downtown.

• neighbour

• boutique

Multiple Choice

What is the correct spelling?

• demenstrate

• dimonstrate

• demonstrate

The students at this school are diverse.

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​diverse: different; varied

It is less expensive to live in the suburbs than in the city centre.

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​suburb: area outside the city center

Restaurants and food trucks are examples of eateries. What is your favourite eatery?

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​eateries: places to eat

I love pastries like cookies and cakes. If I eat too many, I will gain weight!

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​Pastries: things in a bakery

Multiple Choice

Croissants and tarts are examples of _______

• eateries

• pastries

Every year, there is a food festival in Vevey.

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​festival: celebration

The Montreux Jazz Festival is an annual event.

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​annual: every year

He is not my boyfriend. He is only an acquaintance.

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​acquaintance: someone you have met but don't know well

I think Switzerland is a great place to live. What is your view?

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​view(point) = opinion

Multiple Choice

In his _________, students should have less homework and more free time.

• acquaintance

• view

• boutique

Multiple Choice

What is the correct spelling?

• aquaintance

• acquaintance

Even when I forget to take him for a walk, my dog always loves me. He is loyal.

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​loyal = will always support you

Are you going out with your mates this weekend?

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​mates = friends

Are you trustworthy? I am!​

​trustworthy: honest and can keep secrets

I am chatty, but my sister is quiet.

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​chatty: talkative

Multiple Choice

My dog is very _____. He always stays by my side.

• mates

• loyal

• chatty

Multiple Choice

I went to the mall with my ________.

• eateries

• mates

• neighbourhoods

My teachers encourage me to do my best.​

​to encourage = to support (You can do it!)

I am curious about Thai culture.​

​curious = has many questions

DO you think English grammar is confusing?

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​confusing: difficult to understand

We share the same values. We both think honesty and kindness are important.

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​values: beliefs important to you

Multiple Choice

I am ________. Where are you from? How long have you lived here? Do you like it?

• curious

• confusing

• loyal

Multiple Choice

Keep going! Allez Allez Allez!! I will __________ you until the end of the race!

• demonstrate

• encourage