Vocabulary: Community p. 27

Form nouns from the words in brackets to complete the sentences.

1 There's a sense of great ________ at today's outdoor market, and you can see it in people's faces. (CONTENT)
2 Eliza has found a way to combine ________ with her career. (MOTHER)
3 The jewel the woman is wearing is a beautiful piece of ________. (CRAFTSMAN)
4 Sometimes political leaders have to answer accusations of ________. (FALSE)
5 The two cousins are heirs to an ________ and some properties in the North of England. (EARL)
6 Are you proud of your impressive ________? (ACCOMPLISH)

Complete the sentences with the words from STEP 1. Use each collocation only once.

1 The charity event has highlighted the great ________ of the villagers.
2 The social activities are going to have an impact on the elderly and ________.
3 John's lucky because he lives in a ________: when he lost his job, his neighbours helped him find a new one.
4 Ellen is regarded as a ________, especially for her dedication to all initiatives.
5 The ________ in Australia gets on very well with the locals.
6 In the past that was a ________ with lots of services and shops, but things have changed.

Form nouns adding a suffix to the words given and use them to complete the text about Joanna's experience in an expatriate community.

king ● relation ● achieve ● free ● owner ● girl

Who I am
I'm from Wales, I grew up in a little village and I spent my ________ in a rural community, which is one of those places where nobody really leaves.
Why I moved
Despite the beauty of Welsh nature, I wanted to get to know the world. After a couple years travelling around Asia and experiencing ________ and adventure, I decided to settle down in Malaysia.
In love with Malaysia
The country had always fascinated me and, once there, I learnt many interesting facts about its history and vibrant culture, like the existence of the nine ________ and the nine royal families who are elected on rotation.
A new life in Kuala Lumpur
Now I live in an expatriate community and I work in Human Resources in an international company – I consider it a great ________ because it took me some years to understand what I really wanted to do.
Being an expat
Malaysia offers a high quality of life and a safe environment, so it attracts many expats, including digital nomads and retired people, also thanks to its affordable home ________ and visa options. Here expats have a strong professional network, but we also meet very often for fun and socialising. Our ________ with the locals are very good – I've got several Malay friends I meet on a regular basis.

Match the collocations to their correct definition.

A the desire to help and be friendly with the people who are in the same social group or live in the same area ________
B a social group which is successful ________
C a group of people where everyone knows each other well and gives support when it's necessary ________
D a larger, sometimes more inclusive group than the one which is being discussed ________
E a network of people of the same origin who live outside their native country and support one another ________
F someone who is important and respected in a social group for their involvement and engagement ________