Gap-Fill Relationships
Gap-Fill Relationships - Vocabulary Through Life Stories
6 pages - 3 colour + 3 printer-friendly | Matches the Don't Say! Card Set | Meaningful gap-fill activity + full original story + answer key
Explore friendship, family, and love while boosting vocabulary and reading skills
The gap-fill invites students into Nina’s personal journey, from childhood family gatherings to university romance. Through a heartfelt 250+ word narrative, learners engage with 24 targeted vocabulary items about emotions, social bonds, and interpersonal communication.
This resource offers more than just language practice - it opens the door to discussions on trust, loyalty, and navigating relationships in everyday life.
What’s inside:
- Story-based gap-fill with 24 key words from a provided word box
- Topics include:
• Family bonds & heritage
• Friendship & peer pressure
• Romance, loyalty, conflict resolution - Full original story version for follow-up comparison
- Answer key included for guided correction or review
Ideal for:
- ESL learners at B1-B2 level
- Reading + vocabulary integration
- Relationship, society, or identity units
- Warm-ups, homework, or exam prep tasks
From “confidant” to “jealousy” - help students express the highs and lows of human connection through authentic, story-driven language.
Download the Gap-Fill Relationships PDF and bring vocabulary to life through storytelling and reflection!

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