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Friendship

B1–B2 · Vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking and writing practice about friendship, support, trust and relationships.

  • Friendship
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading
  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Active Vocabulary

  • Close
  • Loyal
  • Trustworthy
  • Reliable
  • Supportive
  • Intelligent
  • Comrade
  • Confide
  • Understanding
  • Empathy
  • appreciate
  • share
  • strain
  • challenge
  • responsibility
  • face (v)
  • judge (v)
  • enrich (v)

Reading

Friendship

B1–B2

Friendship is an important aspect of our lives. A good friend is someone who is close to us and always there for us when we need them. They are loyal, trustworthy, reliable, and supportive. A true friend is also intelligent and can offer valuable advice when we are facing difficult situations.

When we have a comrade we can confide in, it makes life so much easier. We can share our deepest thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. A friend who is understanding and has empathy can help us see things from a different perspective and provide comfort during tough times.

However, friendship is not always easy. There may be misunderstandings or disagreements that can strain the relationship. It's important to communicate openly and honestly with our friends to avoid any potential conflicts. If we make mistakes, we should take responsibility and apologize.

In order to maintain a strong friendship, we must invest time and effort into the relationship. This means being there for our friends when they need us, celebrating their successes, and supporting them through their challenges. It's important to show appreciation for our friends and let them know how much they mean to us.

In conclusion, having close and loyal friends is essential for a happy and fulfilling life. Trustworthy and reliable friends who are supportive and understanding can make all the difference. By being a good friend ourselves, we can cultivate strong and lasting relationships that enrich our lives.

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.

empathy, loyal (2), potential, responsibility, trustworthy, understanding, intelligent, difference, enrich, share, effort, facing, lasting, apologize, cultivate, confide, communicate, valuable, strain, friendship, comrade, comfort, challenges, maintain, aspect, supportive, judgment, perspective, close, misunderstandings, appreciation

_____(1) is an important _____(2) of our lives. A good friend is someone who is _____(3) to us and always there for us when we need them. They are _____(4), trustworthy, reliable, and supportive. A true friend is also _____(5) and can offer _____(6) advice when we are _____(7) difficult situations.

When we have a _____(8) we can _____(9) in, it makes life so much easier. We can _____(10) our deepest thoughts and feelings without fear of _____(11). A friend who is _____(12) and has _____(13) can help us see things from a different _____(14) and provide _____(15) during tough times.

However, friendship is not always easy. There may be _____(16) or disagreements that can _____(17) the relationship. It's important to _____(18) openly and honestly with our friends to avoid any _____(19) conflicts. If we make mistakes, we should take _____(20) and _____(21).

In order to _____(22) a strong friendship, we must invest time and _____(23) into the relationship. This means being there for our friends when they need us, celebrating their successes, and supporting them through their _____(24). It's important to show _____(25) for our friends and let them know how much they mean to us.

In conclusion, having close and _____(26) friends is essential for a happy and fulfilling life. _____(27) and reliable friends who are _____(28) and understanding can make all the _____(29). By being a good friend ourselves, we can _____(30) strong and _____(31) relationships that _____(32) our lives.

Answers
  1. friendship
  2. aspect
  3. close
  4. loyal
  5. intelligent
  6. valuable
  7. facing
  8. comrade
  9. confide
  10. share
  11. judgment
  12. understanding
  13. empathy
  14. perspective
  15. comfort
  16. misunderstandings
  17. strain
  18. communicate
  19. potential
  20. responsibility
  21. apologize
  22. maintain
  23. effort
  24. challenges
  25. appreciation
  26. loyal
  27. trustworthy
  28. supportive
  29. difference
  30. cultivate
  31. lasting
  32. enrich

Task 2 — Answer the Questions

  1. What are some qualities of a good friend?
  2. Why is having a close friend important in our lives?
  3. How can a true friend help us during difficult situations?
  4. Are there any challenges to maintaining a strong friendship? If so, what are they?
  5. What should we do if there are misunderstandings or disagreements with our friends?
  6. What does it mean to invest time and effort into a friendship?
  7. How can we show appreciation for our friends?
Answers
  1. A good friend is someone who is loyal, trustworthy, reliable, supportive, intelligent, and able to offer valuable advice.
  2. Having a close friend is important because they provide emotional support, understanding, and empathy when we need it most.
  3. A true friend can offer valuable advice, see things from a different perspective, and provide comfort during tough times.
  4. Yes, misunderstandings or disagreements can strain the relationship. It's important to communicate openly and honestly with our friends to avoid conflicts.
  5. We should take responsibility and apologize if we make mistakes.
  6. Investing time and effort into a friendship means being there for our friends when they need us, celebrating their successes, and supporting them through their challenges.
  7. We can show appreciation for our friends by letting them know how much they mean to us and expressing gratitude for their presence in our lives.

Friends Meet

Tom
Hey, Jack! I have not seen you for ages. How are you doing?
Jack
I'm good, Tom. Thanks for asking. Hey, do you remember Sarah?
Tom
Ah, yeah. She was in our history class, right?
Jack
Yeah, that's her. Well, she got a job at a cool startup downtown and invited us to their launch party next week.
Tom
That sounds great. Let's make it happen!
Jack
Exactly what I thought too. It's going to be fantastic to catch up with old mates, dance and drink until the morning light.
Tom
And spend an evening checking out some gadgets from their development lab. These startups always have mind-blowing things to showcase at these events.
Jack
Yeah, whereas if we get bored later on, we can chat about life and everything else under the stars. Friends who share good times together stay close forever.
Tom
Absolutely. Speaking of which, bro, how are you dealing with the breakup? You haven't mentioned much lately.
Jack
To be honest, it's been tough. But thanks for listening, man. During such moments I realize just how important having friends like you is...
Tom
Don't worry, mate. I'll always be here when you need me.
Jack
And that is why you're my best pal.

Facts & Famous Quotes

Facts

Friends make us happier and healthier.

The average person has 3-5 close friends.

Women tend to have closer friendships than men.

Childhood friendships usually last the longest.

Social media has made it easier to maintain long-distance friendships.

Dogs can also form friendships with other dogs and even humans.

Friends help us cope with stress and difficult times.

The longest running friendship in recorded history is between two men who met in kindergarten.

March 20th is International Day of Happiness which celebrates the happiness that friendships bring.

Studies show that having strong friendships can increase lifespan and overall well-being.

Famous Quotes

"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you." - Elbert Hubbard

"The only way to have a friend is to be one." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It's not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." - Muhammad Ali

"True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable." - David Tyson Gentry

"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'" - C.S. Lewis

Video — Friendship

Watch the video and answer the questions.

Open video

Video Questions

  1. Who is Daniel's best friend and how long have they known each other?
  2. What did Daniel and his best friend have in common when they first met?
  3. Did Daniel and his best friend ever have any problems or arguments?
  4. What was the argument between Daniel and his best friend about?
  5. Do Daniel and his best friend still keep in touch?
  6. How do they keep in touch?
  7. Do they ever meet up in person?
  8. Where does Daniel's best friend work?
  9. Do they only communicate during holidays?
  10. How important is Daniel's friendship with his best friend to him?
Answers
  1. Daniel's best friend is called David and they have known each other for about 25 years.
  2. They both liked football and played with the same toys.
  3. No, they have always gotten along.
  4. They had an argument about a girl they both liked at school.
  5. Yes, they still keep in touch.
  6. They keep in touch by phone, text message, email, and sometimes sending cards or letters.
  7. Yes, they sometimes meet up in person.
  8. Daniel's best friend works at Heathrow Airport in London.
  9. No, they communicate regularly and not just during holidays.
  10. Daniel's friendship with his best friend is very important to him as they have known each other for a long time and have a lot in common.

Discussion & Creative Writing

Discussion Questions

  1. What is friendship?
  2. How do you make friends?
  3. Why is it important to have friends?
  4. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
  5. How often do you hang out with your friends?
  6. Do you prefer having many friends or just a few close ones?
  7. What are some activities you like doing with your friends?
  8. Have you ever lost touch with a friend? If so, how did it happen?
  9. Do you have a best friend? Can you describe your friendship?
  10. How do you maintain and nurture friendships?
  11. Have you ever had a disagreement or conflict with a friend? How did you resolve it?
  12. How do friendships change as we grow older?
  13. Can you think of a time when a friend supported you or helped you through a difficult situation?
  14. Do you have friends from different cultures or backgrounds? How does that enrich your friendship?
  15. What are some common challenges in maintaining friendships?

Personal Essay Topics

  1. My experience of making friends in a foreign country and how it has enriched my life.
  2. The importance of forgiveness in maintaining long-lasting friendships.
  3. How my best friend helped me through a difficult time in my life.
  4. The role of communication in building strong friendships.
  5. My journey of reconnecting with an old friend and the lessons I learned about the value of friendship.

General Essay Topics

  1. In today's society, people have more virtual friends than real ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
  2. Some people believe that it is better to have a few close friends than many acquaintances. Is this a positive or negative development?
  3. Social media has made it easier for people to connect with others, but has also led to the rise of superficial friendships. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
  4. A true friend is someone who is always there for you, no matter what. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
  5. Friendships can be formed between people from different cultures and backgrounds. Is this a positive or negative development?