Topic:

In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor?

Activity instructions:

Make several copies of the following sentences. Cut out sentence strips and mix them up.
Divide students into pairs, give each pair a set of sentences and ask them to put the
sentence in order to create the essay.

People are always looking for a good area

to live, a nice house, and most importantly,
good neighbors.
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Since our neighbors are part of our daily

lives, it is essential to have a good
relationship with them.
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In my opinion, good neighbors should be

respectful, friendly, and helpful.
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First, being respectful is the most

important aspect of good neighbor.
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Neighbors should respect each other’s
space and privacy in order to live in a
peaceful environment.
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Another way to be respectful is to maintain

a quiet, clean environment that will not
bother others.
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Second, good neighbors should also be

friendly to each other.
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Friendly neighbors make conversation with

each other and welcome new people into
their community.
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Finally, good neighbors are helpful.

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For example, if you need to borrow some

sugar, if you need a babysitter for an hour,
or even if you need someone to talk to, it’s
nice to know that you can count on your
neighbors.
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In short, respect, friendliness and

helpfulness are important characteristics
of a good neighbor.
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These qualities will lead to positive

neighborly relationships or even result in
lifelong friendships.

Answer Key for the Teacher:

People are always looking for a good area to live, a nice house, and most importantly, good
neighbors. Since our neighbors are part of our daily lives, it is essential to have a good
relationship with them. In my opinion, good neighbors should be respectful, friendly, and
helpful.

First, being respectful is the most important aspect of good neighbor. Neighbors should
respect each other’s space and privacy in order to live in a peaceful environment. Another
way to be respectful is to maintain a quiet, clean environment that will not bother others.
Second, good neighbors should also be friendly to each other. Friendly neighbors make
conversation with each other and welcome new people into their community. Finally, good
neighbors are helpful. For example, if you need to borrow some sugar, if you need a
babysitter for an hour, or even if you need someone to talk to, it’s nice to know that you can
count on your neighbors.

In short, respect, friendliness and helpfulness are important characteristics of a good

neighbor. These qualities will lead to positive neighborly relationships or even result in
lifelong friendships.