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Tell me about a neighbour you get along with.

A2People & relationshipsDescribe

B Natural answer

One neighbour I really get along with is in the apartment across from mine. She is polite, and we sometimes chat in the hallway about work or weather. If I need something, she is happy to or watch my parcels for a minute. That kind of everyday kindness makes the building feel .

Key phrases in this answer

  • Mrs. Khan — a neighbour's name“Mrs. Khan lives across from me.”
  • lend me a cup of sugar — give me a little sugar for a short time“She can lend me a cup of sugar.”
  • calmer and more like home — feels more peaceful and comfortable“Her help makes the building calmer and more like home.”
  • old man next door — the older man who lives beside me“The old man next door always says hello.”
  • small things around the house — simple chores or helpful jobs at home“He helps me with small things around the house.”
  • the couple downstairs — the two people living below me“The couple downstairs are very kind.”

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