Exercise 1: Match the definitions with the meanings

1. bumpy relationship a) two people the same opinions, feelings, and interests
2. non-judgmental b) a person not planning much and accepts what happens
(adj) without becoming worried
3. spiteful (adj) c) a kind and generous character
4. like chalk and d) up and down like a car on a road with bumps
cheese
5. happy go lucky (adj) e) like each other the moment they meet
6. bear a striking f) being completely different from each other
resemblance
7. the life and soul of g) wanting to annoy, upset, or hurt another person,
the party especially in a small way, because you feel angry
towards them
8. a heart of gold h) someone who is energetic and funny and at the centre
of activity during social occasions
9. kindred spirits i) do not judge or criticize
10. hit it off j) two people or things look like each other or are similar
Exercise 2: Use the words in Exercise 1 (in correct forms) to fill in the blanks
1. A: You seem to be very similar to Ben – the way you think and look at life.
B: Yes, we’ve always been …………………………………
2. Anona and I ………………………………… immediately; we’re true soulmates.
3. She swears at me under her breath and makes ………………………………… comments.
4. Alexander has ………………………………… and always thinks of others before himself.
5. He seemed a ………………………………… sort of fellow, ready to take things as he found
them.
6. He lived with a longtime girlfriend in a ………………………………… that ended, at least
temporarily, in the spring.
7. Our relationship works because we are very aware of our differences, we accept that we
are ………………………………….
8. The things she says …………………………………to what she does.
9. My dad knew a lot of people and he was respected, if not exactly seen as
………………………………….
10. The health professional should respond in a ………………………………… and supportive
manner.