Topic: RELATIONSHIPS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	Our son has really taken a ........ to one of the other boys at nursery. And they play so nicely together as well. a) beam b) glow c) shine Well done! If you 'take a shine to someone' you get to like them. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	Paula and Cristina are like chalk and ........ I've never known two sisters to be so different. a) cheese b) chocolate c) chutney Well done! If two people are described as being like 'chalk and cheese' they are different or have very little in common.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	I had a lovely email this morning from an old school friend who I'd completely lost touch ......... a) at b) on c) with Well done! If you 'lose touch with someone' you don't hear from them or see them for a long time.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) The new boss seems to have a shine to you. She's giving you all the easy jobs! B) Despite being like and cheese they've both been very successful as a business partnership. C) I've touch with so many of my old friends. I must make an effort to contact them soon. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Can you remember the last time you took a shine to someone and what it was about them you liked?
2) Which two of your friends would you describe as being like chalk and cheese?
3) Is there someone you've lost touch with who you'd really like to see again?