SHE'S CLOSE TO HER SISTER

 In this lesson, we will explore how to describe relationships between sisters, focusing on how to express that someone is close to their sister emotionally or through shared activities. You will learn to use expressions and vocabulary to talk about strong sibling bonds and describe habits and shared experiences.

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Grammar:

Present Simple for Relationships

• Use the present simple tense to describe close and ongoing relationships.
  • Example: She is close to her sister.

Using "Close To"

• Use "close to" when talking about strong relationships.
  • Example: She’s really close to her sister.
  • Negative form: She’s not close to her sister anymore.

Adverbs to Modify Closeness

• Use adverbs like "really," "very," or "quite" to modify how close someone is to another.
  • Example: They are very close.
  • Example: She is quite close to her younger sister.

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Vocabulary:

• Sister: A female sibling.
• Close to: Having a strong and affectionate relationship.
• Bond: A strong connection between people.
• Trust: To rely on someone for emotional support or honesty.
• Support: To help someone emotionally or practically.
• Similar: Having things in common.
• Share: To have something in common, or to give something to someone else.
• Get along: To have a friendly relationship.
• Argue: To disagree or have conflicts.
• Reconcile: To make peace after a disagreement.

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Useful Expressions:

• "She’s close to her sister."
• "They share a very special bond."
• "She trusts her sister with everything."
• "They get along really well."
• "She has always been there for her sister."
• "They talk almost every day."
• "She looks up to her older sister."
• "They argue sometimes, but they always make up."
• "Her sister is her best friend."
• "They support each other through everything."

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Sentences:

1. She’s very close to her younger sister.
2. They’ve always been close and share many interests.
3. Even though they argue sometimes, they are still very close.
4. She’s not as close to her older sister as she used to be.
5. They are close and support each other through tough times.
6. She looks up to her sister and trusts her completely.
7. Her sister is her confidant and best friend.
8. They do a lot of things together and enjoy each other’s company.
9. She has always been there for her sister, no matter what.
10. They are quite close and talk almost every day.

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Questions and Answers:

1. Is she close to her sister?
   Yes, she’s very close to her sister. They have a strong bond.

2. What do they do together?
   They like to go shopping and watch movies together.

3. Do they argue often?
   They argue sometimes, but they always make up quickly.

4. How often do they talk?
   They talk almost every day, even when they are far apart.

5. Why are they so close?
   They have a lot in common, and they’ve always supported each other.

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Conversation:

Anna: Are you close to your sister?
Lena: Yes, we’re really close. She’s like my best friend.
Anna: That’s wonderful! What do you two usually do together?
Lena: We do lots of things together—shopping, watching movies, and just talking about life.
Anna: Do you ever argue?
Lena: Of course! But we always make up. We’re too close to stay mad for long.
Anna: It’s great that you have such a strong bond with her.
Lena: Yeah, I feel lucky to have her. We’ve always supported each other.

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Reading:

A Strong Bond Between Sisters

Sisters often share a unique and strong bond that can last a lifetime. This is the case for Emily and her sister, Sarah. Ever since they were young, they have been inseparable, doing everything together from playing games to sharing secrets. They have always supported each other, no matter what challenges came their way.

As adults, their relationship has only grown stronger. Even though they now live in different cities, they make sure to talk every day. They share their problems, joys, and everything in between. Emily often says that Sarah is not just her sister, but also her best friend.

Despite having arguments from time to time, they always find a way to reconcile quickly because their bond is too important to them. They trust each other completely and know that they can rely on one another, no matter what. Emily is grateful for the close relationship she shares with her sister and wouldn’t trade it for the world.