Lesson 7 Upper - Round up

We have many different kinds of relationships: at school with our teachers and classmates, at work with our (1)_____________ at home with our families and socially with our friends.

• spouses

• colleagues

• principals

• pals

No two relationships are (2)_________ and some of them develop into "love - hate relationships."

• reliable

• helpful

• oblivious

• identical

Take friendship, for example. At times we may get along very well with our friends, but at other times we (3)_________ over small and unimportant things, which sometimes leads to bigger problems.

• quarrel

• trust

• contribute

• swap

Or we might be (4) ____________ of one of our classmates or a sibling, and that can poison our relationship with them.

• generous

• miserable

• jealous

• nosy

It is said that these kinds of negative (5)_________

are actually linked to self-esteem.

• achievements

• emotions

• distinctions

• accomplisments

When we are on good terms with ourselves,

we feel (6)_________ about things, and our relationships with those around us go

from strength to strength.

• optimistic

• fascinated

• overawed

• stubborn

But often, at the first sign of trouble, we withdraw

and become (7)_________

• extroverted

• out-going

• reserved

• delighted

It can be difficult to stop this happening as we often have no control over our feelings but we must be able to (8)__________ each other through difficulties.

• bombard

• inspire

• complement

• support

For relationships to be successful, we need to (9)_______ each other.

• keep up

• get along

• stand by

• let down

Trying to be positive when times are difficult is one of the best ways for a relationship to stand the (10) __________ time. So next time you fall out with a friend, your parents or a co-worker, keep this advice in mind!

• test

• tune

• match

• taste