Contents Preface introduction unit 1

Finish this sentence in as many ways as possible:

A neighbour is someone who ……..

2. Arrange the words.
Here is a list of adjectives we might use to describe our neighbours. Place each word under one of the headings below.

nosey friendly fascinating clever jealous lazy mean boastful polite inconsiderate stylish cheerful generous honest imaginative moody patient rude sociable flexible obnoxious carefree irresponsible cold

Things you want them to be	Things you don’t want them to be	Things that make no difference

3. Can you think of any more adjectives to add to these columns?

4. Choose and underline the best word.

A neighbour is a person who helps you in times of need/feed.

A neighbour is a person who lives next window/door to you.
A neighbour is a person who watches you from across/above the street.
A neighbour is a person who likes/knows everything about you.
A neighbour is a person who feeds your cat/kid when you are on holiday.
A neighbour is a person you want to know is there, but always/never want to see.
A neighbour is a person who cares/interests you more than your own family.

A neighbour is a person who keeps/makes you awake at night.

5. Work with a partner. Complete the conversation with a word from the box. Then read the conversations aloud.