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Unit 4 Relationships

1    What, in generał terms, did the writer appreciate about the Italian restaurant owners as neighbours?

2    Explain how neighbours live in ‘compuisory intimacy’ (linę 13) and say what is unusual about the phrase.

3    What is the writer’s advice about conversation with neighbours?

4    Explain what is meant by ‘a tiny breach in the wal1 of platitudes’ (linę 16-17).

5    Explain the distinction between ‘sympathetic chats’ and ‘face to face confrontation' (linę 37-38)

6    What does Joan find worrying about her neighbours’ behaviour?

7    What does the writer mean by ‘the side which is prepared to go nuclear wins’

(linę 56-57)?

8    Which phrase in paragraph 5 sums up the development between Michael and his neighbour?

9    What was the purpose of Michaels bonfire?

10    What can you de duce about ‘ground elder’ (linę 71) and its effect?

11    Explain the altemative to an injunction in cases of nuisance.

12    What does the magistratem judgement suggest about his attitude to her action?

13    Summarise, in a paragraph of 50-100 words, the various ways in which bad neighbours can affect your life, as mentioned by the writer. (See STUDY BOX -Summary W⁷riting on page 127.)

STUDY BOX Sue vs Prosecute

eg There are three basie responses... surrender, retaliate or sue. (Text 2)

sue means to start a lega! case against sonie one, usually in order to claim money from them for loss or injury. An ordinary member of the public can sue a person or a company (usually through a solicitor).

eg If the shop refuses to give me my money back, FU sue the owner.

prosecute means to bring legał action against someone in. a court of law for a criminal offence. In this case, the Public Prosecutor prosecutes the offender on behalf of the State or the public.

eg Shoplifiers will be prosecuted.

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