21542 conversation lesson on love

Romantic love lasts only a year
Italian scientists have found that the chemical in the brain which makes us romantic
disappears over a year. They say this explains why the happy, wonderful and headover-heels feelings we experience at the start of a relationship do not last forever.
Researchers discovered that levels of a chemical called Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)
greatly increase when a person first falls in love. NGF comes from the rush of
adrenalin that occurs when new love blossoms. The chemical fades over a year or
so after people become more secure in a relationship.
Research leader Dr. Enzo Emanuele reported: “We have demonstrated for the first
time that…levels of NGF are elevated among people in love.” His team analyzed 58
volunteers who had recently fallen in love. The researchers compared NGF in this
group with those in people who were single or in steady relationships. They found
increased levels of NGF in the new romantics. They also said NGF caused sweaty
palms and butterflies in stomachs, and perhaps made young men buy red roses and
candlelit dinners.
Vocabulary
1. Chemical2. Forever3. Levels4. Adrenalin5. Blossom6. Fade7. Secure8. Elevated9. Analyze10. Compare11. Steady12. Palms13. Candlelit14. Head-over-heels
15. Butterflies in my stomach-

a. the inside of your hand
b. to examine
c. for all future time or a very long time
d. lit by the gentle light of candles
e. a strange feeling in the stomach caused
by adrenaline
f. to slowly disappear
g. dependably, not likely to change
h. doing cartwheels in excitement
i. a substance
j. will continue over a long period of time
k. an amount of a substance
l. higher than other things

m. to grow, open, or start
n. to examine two or more things to show
how they are similar to or different
o. a chemical made by your body when
you are afraid, angry, or excited


Special Topic: Love! <3!
1) Vocabulary
1. Chemical- I
2. Forever- C
3. Levels- K
4. Adrenalin- O
5. Blossom- M
6. FadeF
7. Secure- G
8. Elevated- L
9. Analyze- B
10. Compare- N
11. Steady- J
12. Palms- A
13. Candlelit- D
14. Head-over-heels H

a. the inside of your hand
b. to examine
c. for all future time or a very long time
d. lit by the gentle light of candles
e. a strange feeling in the stomach caused by adrenaline
f. to slowly disappear

g. dependably, not likely to change
h. doing cartwheels in excitement
i. a substance
j. will continue over a long period of time
k. an amount of a substance
l. higher than other things
m. to grow, open, or start
n. to examine two or more things to show how they are
similar to or different
o. a chemical made by your body when you are afraid,
angry, or excited

15. Butterflies in my stomach- E

Romantic love lasts only a year
Italian scientists have found that the chemical in the brain which makes us romantic disappears
over a year. They say this explains why the happy, wonderful and head-over-heels feelings we
experience at the start of a relationship do not last forever. Researchers discovered that levels of a
chemical called Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) greatly increase when a person first falls in love.
NGF comes from the rush of adrenalin that occurs when new love blossoms. The chemical fades
over a year or so after people become more secure in a relationship.
Research leader Dr. Enzo Emanuele reported: “We have demonstrated for the first time that…
levels of NGF are elevated among people in love.” His team analyzed 58 volunteers who had
recently fallen in love. The researchers compared NGF in this group with those in people who
were single or in steady relationships. They found increased levels of NGF in the new romantics.
They also said NGF caused sweaty palms and butterflies in stomachs, and perhaps made young
men buy red roses and candlelit dinners.
2) Questions – Ask and answer these questions with your partner.
1. What is this article about?
2. What is NGF? What does it do?

3. What are some differences between people in new relationships and people in older
relationships?
4. Have you ever experienced any of the symptoms mentioned in the article? Talk about it!
5. What are some romantic things you do in your relationships?


Special Topic: Love! <3 <3 <3!
1) Vocabulary
1. Chemical2. Forever3. Levels4. Adrenalin5. Blossom6. Fade7. Secure8. Elevated9. Analyze10. Compare11. Steady12. Palms13. Candlelit14. Head-over-heels

a. the inside of your hand
b. to examine
c. for all future time or a very long time
d. lit by the gentle light of candles
e. a strange feeling in the stomach caused by adrenaline
f. to slowly disappear
g. dependably, not likely to change
h. doing cartwheels in excitement
i. a substance
j. will continue over a long period of time
k. an amount of a substance
l. higher than other things
m. to grow, open, or start
n. to examine two or more things to show how they are
similar to or different
o. a chemical made by your body when you are afraid,
angry, or excited

15. Butterflies in my stomach-

Romantic love lasts only a year
Italian scientists have found that the chemical in the brain which makes us romantic
_______________over a year. They say this explains why the happy, wonderful and head-overheels feelings we experience at the start of a relationship do not last forever. Researchers
discovered that levels of a chemical called ___________________ (NGF) greatly increase when a
person first__________________. NGF comes from the ___________ of adrenalin that occurs
when new love blossoms. The chemical fades over _________________ after people become
more secure in a relationship.
Research _____________ Dr. Enzo Emanuele reported: “We have demonstrated for the first time
that…levels of NGF are elevated among people in love.” His team analyzed _____ volunteers
who had recently fallen in love. The researchers compared NGF in this group with those in
people who were ______________ or in steady relationships. They found increased levels of
NGF in the new romantics. They also said NGF caused ______________ palms and butterflies in
stomachs, and perhaps made young men buy _______________ and candlelit dinners.
2) Questions – Ask and answer these questions with your partner.
1. What is this article about?
2. What is NGF? What does it do?
3. What are some differences between people in new relationships and people in older
relationships?
4. Have you ever experienced any of the symptoms mentioned in the article? Talk about it!
5. What are some romantic things you do in your relationships?


3) Free Discussion – Talk about the questions that are interesting to you.
1. What do most women look for in a partner? What do most men look for? What do you look
for?
2. How do people in Korea usually meet their partners? What do you think is the best way to meet
someone? Have you ever been on a blind date? Have you ever experienced love at first sight ?
3. What is the most important thing in a relationship? What makes a relationship long-lasting and
successful? Do you think opposites attract or do birds of a feather stay together?
4. What's your favorite romantic movie? Who are the stars? What's it about? Why do you like it?

4) Matchmaker make me a match! - You will receive a son or daughter.
Read and memorize the information about your child. Mingle with the other parents, ask each
other about your children and try to find a good match for your son or daughter.
Talk to as many parents as you can.
A: “Hi, I'm ________. I have a son his name is _______.”
B: “Oh great! I have a daughter, her name is ______.” “Tell me more about your son.”
(B: “Oh.... I have a son too. Good luck finding a match! Bye!”)
“He/She enjoys/likes/works/wants/is/etc......”
Circle the well-suited matches and cross-out the bad matches.
MEN

WOMEN

Tony

Sue

Paul

Julie

David

Jenny

Martin

Ingrid

Mike

Emma

Jim

Marie

Edward

Teresa

Who is the best match for your child? Why?
Who do you think is the worst? Why?


Your son, Tony, is a young nurse
who often works long hours at the
hospital. He is very kind and
thoughtful. He wants to have
many children.

Your daughter, Sue, is a
successful doctor. She enjoys her
job a lot, but she also wants to get
married and have lots of kids.

Your son, Paul, enjoys many
sports such as football, basketball,
and mountain climbing. He works
for a small company. He would

like a wife, but not children.

Your daughter, Julie, loves the
outdoors. She can play every sport
well. Her favorite sport is
football. She wants to get married,
but doesn't want children.

Your son, David, has an
important job at the bank. Your
family is quite rich, so David is
used to good clothes and
expensive holidays.

Your daughter, Jenny, is studying
at a top university. She enjoys
shopping and wearing nice
clothes. Your family is rich so you
want Jenny to marry someone
rich.

Your son, Martin, has a job as a
gardener. He's a quite boy and is
a little shy. In his spare time he
paints, and enjoys reading poetry.

Your daughter, Ingrid, is a shy
girl who works at a nearby
bookstore. She’s an excellent
piano player and enjoys painting.

Your son, Edward, is studying
business at college. He talks a lot,
and is very confident (in fact some
people think he is a bit bossy).
He's very handsome.

Your daughter, Emma, is a pretty
girl who dreams of becoming a
movie actress. She likes to talk.
She wants a handsome husband.

Your son, Mike, doesn't have a
job or any hobbies. All he does is
watch TV and eat potato chips.
You really want him to get
married so he will leave the
house!

Your daughter, Marie, doesn't
have a job or any hobbies. She
sleeps all day and has a bad
attitude. She must get married so
she will leave the house!

Your son, Jim, has already been
married once before. He doesn't
want to get married again, but you
think he should. Jim enjoys doing

Your daughter, Teresa, is recently
divorced. She says she doesn't
want to get married again, but you
think she should. She enjoys DIY


home repair and skiing.

and snowboarding.

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The Cure

1. Listen and fill in the blanks.
Whenever I'm alone with you,
You make me feel like I am ______________ again.
Whenever I'm alone with you,
You make me feel like I am ______________ again.
Whenever I'm alone with you,
You make me feel like I am ______________ again.
Whenever I'm alone with you,
You make me feel like I am ______________ again.

2. Chorus: Choose the correct lyrics
1._____
2._____

A. I will always love you.

3._____

B. However far away,

4._____

C. Whatever words I say,

5._____

D. However long I stay.

The Cure is an English band
formed in 1976. They were
one of the most popular
alternative rock bands in the
world. The band has sold over
27 million albums.

6._____
7._____

3. Listen and fill in the blanks.
Whenever I'm alone with you,
You make me feel like I am ___________ again.
Whenever I'm alone with you,
You make me feel like I am ___________again.
CHORUS
What's the genre? What's the mood of the song? What instruments can you hear?

How does being in love makes the singer feel? How does it make you feel?
What's your favorite love song? Who's the singer/group? What style is it? Why do you like it?