Family And Relationship

Question 0

In common

Answer 0

I have a lot more in common with my friends than with my family.

Question 1

Relationship (n)

Answer 1

My relationship with my brother is very close. // build/develop/establish/form/have a relationship

Question 2

Connection (n)

Answer 2

There is a very close connection between a mother and a newborn baby.

Question 3

Conflict (n)

Answer 3

There can be a lot of conflict between teenagers and their parents.

Question 4

Break down (phrv)

Answer 4

The relationship between my parents and me has broken down.

Question 5

Rewarding (adj)

Answer 5

Children who experience a rewarding friendship before the birth of a sibling are likely to have a better relationship with that brother or sister.

Question 6

Sibling (n)

Answer 6

The study found a strong relationship between a lack of friends and sibling rivalry.

Question 7

Relate (v)

Answer 7

When parents relate to a child, they do a lot of the work.

Question 8

Nurture (v)

Answer 8

From birth, parents can nurture and help develop these social competencies by making eye contact with their baby.

Question 9

In Relation to/with

Answer 9

I am writing in relation to/with your job advertisement.

Question 10

Immediate family

Answer 10

My immediate family is relatively small but both of my parents come from very large families so my extended family is very large.

Question 11

Family gathering

Answer 11

Our family gatherings are pretty chaotic, but fun.

Question 12

Close-knit

Answer 12

We are a very close-knit family.

Question 13

Family tie

Answer 13

Even though we don’t live together any more, the family ties are still very strong.

Question 14

Sibling rivalry

Answer 14

When we were little there wasn’t very much sibling rivalry between us.

Question 15

Active role

Answer 15

Both of my parents played a very active role in our school life, and our home life.

Question 16

Physical resemblance

Answer 16

Everyone tells me that the physical resemblance between me and my maternal grandmother is very striking.

Question 17

Temperament (n)

Answer 17

I think I have my father’s temperament - we’re both very stubborn.

Question 18

Inherit (v)

Answer 18

I inherit my father’s mathematical brain.

Question 19

Maternal instinct

Answer 19

I have a very strong maternal instinct, because I love taking care of small children.

Question 20

Lifelong bond

Answer 20

Twins have a lifelong bond that other siblings may envy.

Question 21

Non-identical twins or Identical twins

Answer 21

James and his brother Frank are non-identical twins

Question 22

Grow older

Answer 22

Surpringly, the ‘twin effect’ can become stronger as twins grow older and move apart.

Question 23

Agree with

Answer 23

Family members don’t always agree with each other. In fact, they often argue.

Question 24

Care for

Answer 24

Marion cares for her elderly mother, who is very frail.

Question 25

Disapprove of

Answer 25

Some people disapprove of unmarried couples living together.

Question 26

Struggle with

Answer 26

Young mothers often struggle with looking after their newborn babies, the first couple of months can be very difficult.

Question 27

Bring up/Raise

Answer 27

Some parents are criticized for the way they bring up their children.