Speaking Part

Q1: Do you have any neighbors?

Yes, I do. I live in a closely-knit community where everyone knows everyone. My neighbors are very cordial and we share a very good rapport with each other.

• Closely-knit community → Cộng đồng gắn kết chặt chẽ

• Cordial → Thân thiện

• Rapport → Mối quan hệ tốt

Q2: What kind of relationship do you have with your neighbors?

I share a very congenial relationship with my neighbors. We often engage in neighborhood activities together and they are always there to lend a helping hand when needed.

• Congenial relationship → Mối quan hệ dễ chịu, thoải mái

• Engage in activities → Tham gia vào các hoạt động

• Lend a helping hand → Giúp đỡ

Q3: How often do you meet with your friends?

I try to catch up with my friends at least once a week. Despite our hectic schedules, we always manage to squeeze in some time for each other to keep our bond strong.

• Catch up → Gặp gỡ để cập nhật thông tin

• Hectic schedules → Lịch trình bận rộn

• Squeeze in some time → Dành ra một ít thời gian

Exercises

1. 1. She is always ready to ______ a helping hand to those in need.
2. 2. Despite our ______ schedules, we still find time to meet.
3. 3. We live in a ______ community where everyone knows everyone.
4. 4. They share a very ______ relationship with their neighbors.
5. 5. We often ______ in community services together.
6. 6. I try to ______ up with my old friends whenever I can.
7. 7. They are very ______ people, always greeting us with a smile.
8. 8. We have a good ______ with our next-door neighbors.
9. 9. I don't have any ______ to meet with my friends this week.
10. 10. She always tries to ______ some time for her family.

Answers

1. 1. Lend
2. 2. Hectic
3. 3. Closely-knit
4. 4. Congenial
5. 5. Engage
6. 6. Catch
7. 7. Cordial
8. 8. Rapport
9. 9. Time
10. 10. Squeeze