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What does the term 'Cement' refer to in the context of building relationships?
What does the term 'Cement' refer to in the context of building relationships?
Which action is most likely to 'spoil a friendship'?
Which action is most likely to 'spoil a friendship'?
What does 'Keep in touch' mean?
What does 'Keep in touch' mean?
If someone 'strikes up' a conversation, what are they doing?
If someone 'strikes up' a conversation, what are they doing?
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What is a 'Mutual Friend'?
What is a 'Mutual Friend'?
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Which phrase would imply a deterioration in friendship?
Which phrase would imply a deterioration in friendship?
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If a light or machine 'goes off', what happens?
If a light or machine 'goes off', what happens?
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What is the definition of 'Close Friends' in the context provided?
What is the definition of 'Close Friends' in the context provided?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Power Failure: An interruption in the supply of electricity, indicating an outage or electrical issue.
- Bump sth against sth: Refers to an action where one unintentionally collides with an object, usually resulting in a minor injury.
- Casual Acquaintance: A person known slightly but not intimately, someone beyond mere recognition but not considered a close friend.
- Cement (verb): To solidify a concept, relationship, or agreement by making it stronger or more durable.
- Flush the Loo: The act of clearing waste from a toilet; an essential hygiene practice.
- Go off (verb): To stop functioning or operating, often used concerning machines and electronics.
- Keep in Touch: Maintaining communication with someone, emphasizing ongoing connection.
- Lock s.o out: The act of restricting someone's access to a place, often by securing an entrance.
- Mutual Friend: A shared connection between two people, serving as a link in their relationship.
- Strike up (verb): To initiate a conversation or relationship with someone, often unexpectedly.
Sentence Completion Context
- Cemented: Highlights the strengthening of the university's links with other academic institutions through an exchange scheme.
- Ruin: The potential negative impact on friendships if experiences lead to unfavorable outcomes.
- Close Friends: Denotes a small, intimate group that provides strong emotional bonds.
- Rekindle: Opportunities to restore old friendships after time apart.
- Strikes Up: Refers to feelings of jealousy that arise when a significant other forms new friendships.
- Getting Along: Indicates improving relationships or harmony between individuals.
- As a token of our friendship: A gesture symbolizing goodwill and the strength of a relationship.
- Lose touch: The act of letting a past friendship fade, often against advice from friends.
- Keep in touch: Suggests efforts to maintain relationships, especially after significant life changes.
- Mutual Friend: Describes how connections are often formed through shared acquaintances.
Key Vocabulary in Friendship Context
- Spoil a Friendship (with sb): The act of damaging or ending a relational bond, leading to conflict or estrangement.
- Translation: The term translates to "បំផ្លាញមិត្តភាព" in Khmer, emphasizing its cultural relevance.
General Themes
- Emphasizes the importance of maintaining and nurturing friendships.
- Highlights potential pitfalls in relationships and how communication plays a crucial role in sustaining them.
- Encourages an understanding of various social dynamics involved in friendships and relationships.
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This quiz focuses on matching words with their definitions to enhance vocabulary and understanding of virtues. Suitable for Level 1 students, it encourages learning through associations. Test your knowledge and build a strong foundation in language skills.