speakout b1 unit 1

teammates

people who are in the same team, often in sports or at work

I play basketball with my __________ every Friday

close friends

people you like very much and trust, not just normal friends

I only tell my secrets to my __________

colleagues

people you work with at your job

I have coffee with my __________ in the morning

a manager

the person who is the boss at work and tells people what to do

My __________ asked me to finish the report today

a partner

a person you have a close romantic relationship with, or a person you work with in business

I am going to the cinema with my __________ tonight

look up to

to respect and admire someone very much

I __________ my dad because he works so hard

be friendly with

to act in a kind and nice way towards someone

It is easy to __________ the new student because she is so nice

get on well with

to have a good and happy relationship with someone

I __________ my brother - we never argue

stay in touch with

to continue to talk or write to someone, even if you don't see them often

I __________ my old school friends on social media

take after

to look like or behave like an older family member

I __________ my grandmother - we both have blue eyes

bossy

always telling other people what to do, in an annoying way

My older sister is so __________, and I don't like it

crazy

very strange or silly, not normal or usual

That dog is __________ - it runs in circles all day

easy-going

relaxed and calm, not easily worried or upset
Our teacher is very __________ and lets us talk in class

generous

happy to give money, time, or help to other people

My aunt is very __________ and always buys me nice gifts

helpful

always ready to give help or support

The receptionist was very __________ and showed me the way

kind

nice, caring, and good to other people

Our neighbour is very __________ and feeds our cat when we are away

noisy

making a lot of loud sounds

The boys in the next room are very __________ today

patient

able to wait for a long time without getting angry or upset

A good doctor must be __________ with their patients

polite

having good manners, saying please and thank you

You should always be __________ to older people

reliable

you can trust this person

My best friend is very __________ - she never breaks her promises

rude

not polite, saying or doing bad or unkind things

The cashier was very __________ and did not say hello

serious

not funny, thinking only about important things

My grandfather is very __________ and does not like silly jokes

tidy

keeping things clean, neat, and in the right place

My little sister is very __________ and always puts her toys away