Marria e wreckers

rJ=1 Bad habits, like failing to change the toilet roll or taking too long in the shops, may seem nothing more than minor irritations. However,according to a study into Social

Allergies in Romantic Relationships carried out at an American university,they can be enough to wreck a relationship. The study looked at the causes leading to the breakdown of 160 relationships as well as examining the links between irritating habits and relationship success or failure in a further 274 individuals.

m::J Michael Cunningham, who led the research, said

that when constantly repeated,minor irritations can spark a reaction similar to an allergic one. 'The first experience is

likely to produce a small negative reaction, but repeated contact increases sensitivity,' he said. 'Wet towels on the bathroom floor cause mild irritation. But the reaction gets stronger each time

it happens. Through repeated exposure it may produce a social allergy - a reaction of hypersensitive annoyance or disgust'.

c Read the article again and answer the questions.

1 What did the American study find?

bad habits can be enough to wreck a relationship_

2 What makes a mild irritation become a social allergy? 3 Why is the reaction to a repeated minor irritation like

an allergic reaction?

4 Which of the women's bad habits comes from being unsure about they look?

5 Which of the men's bad habits involve housework?

6 What happens less frequently with happier couples?

ll=:J The study found women' s bad habits included lateness, excessive talking,taking too much luggage on holiday, and demanding constant reassurance about clothing. Men also

mentioned that women got on their nerves when they were being possessive,critical,or bossy.

Iii] Many of the habits stated by women about men were rather more straightforward. Apart from their refusal to clean the bathroom or make the bed,women were irritated generally by scruffy clothes, rude behaviour,and drunkenness.

llJ Researchers said that in cases where there were underlying problems in a relationship, arguments over minor incidents were more frequent than in happier couples. This is

because it is much easier to argue about a person's irritating habits than to discuss the reasons why a relationship is failing.

4 G RAM MAR wish + past perfect

Complete the sentences with the past perfect form of a verb from the list.

wear catch not eat get not lend set not spend not watch

I'm cold. Iwish I had worn a Jumper.

2 I feel sick. I wish I that seafood last night.

3 I'm going to be late. I wish I my alarm earlier.

4 I'm broke. I wish I all my money.

5 I'm really disappointed. I wish I the job.

6 Jenny can't sleep.I wish she that horror film.

7 I'm exhausted. I wish I the bus home instead of walking.

8 I'm furious with my son. Iwish I him my car.

5 PRON U N CIATI ON sounds

a Write the words.

6 Something has with our dishwasher. It's really annoying!

7 They're the plans to see where they went wrong.

8 Something strange is _outside the bank.

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