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Family And Friends
Lesson 2: My friend
1. Answer the questions.
1. What is your friend's first name?
2. Do you know the initials of your friend's full name?
3. What is your friend's surname?
4. Does your friend have a nickname, and if so, what is it?
5. Have you ever met someone by the name of their nickname
rather than their given name?
6. Does your friend have a middle name, and if so, what is it?
2. Add adjectives to the diagram to describe
qualities of friends.
Generous
qualities of friends
Independent
Interesting Fact: з. Look at the given adjectives. Classify them
Friends can improve your health: Research into positive and negative qualities.
has shown that having strong friendships
generous, selfish. patient, friendly, greedy,
can have a positive impact on your physical
and mental well-being. Close friends can responsible, creative, dishonest, lazy,
provide emotional support, reduce stress, charismatic, rude, confident, impatient,
and even help boost your immune system. arrogant, sincere, attentive, stubborn, jealous,
independent, manipulative, resilient, impulsive,
sntelligent, irritable, polite, organized,
Interesting Fact:
pessimistic.
Friendship can be contagious: Just like a
yawn or a smile, friendship can be
contagious. Studies have found that having
friends who are happy and positive can positive negative
increase your own happiness and positive
outlook on life. Surrounding yourself with
positive and supportive friends can have a
significant influence on your own well-
being.
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Family And Friends
Lesson 2: My friend
4. Using the provided phrases, let's talk Interesting Fact:
about the qualities a true friend should Quality matters more than quantity: While it's
possess. great to have a large circle of friends,
research suggests that the quality of your
I believe that... - Я вірю, що... friendships is more important than the
In my opinion... - На мою думку... quantity. Having a few close and trusted
friends who you can rely on and share
From my perspective... - На мій погляд
meaningful experiences with can bring more
It seems to me that... - Мені здається, satisfaction and happiness than a large
що... network of acquaintances.
I think that... - Я вважаю, що...
I feel like... - Мені здається...
It's my view that... - Це моє бачення
того, що...
Homework
Personally, I think... - Особисто я
вважаю... 5. Read the text. Fill in the gaps
As far as I'm concerned... - Що with words from the table.
стосується мене...
It's clear to me that... - Мені зрозуміло,
що... shoulder, deepest, memories, betraying,
I have a strong feeling that... - У мене emotions, horizons, support.
сильне відчуття, що...
If you ask me... - Якщо запитати
The Qualities of a Best Friend
мене...
To be honest... - Чесно кажучи... A best friend is a precious gem in our lives. They are the
In my experience... - За моїм досвідом.. ones who stand by us through thick and thin, providing
unwavering __________, understanding, and
It's my understanding that... -Я
companionship. The qualities that make a best friend truly
розумію, що...
special are numerous and priceless.
As I see it... - Я так бачу... First and foremost, a best friend should be trustworthy.
To my mind... - На мою думку... Trust forms the foundation of any strong friendship. We
It's evident to me that... - Для мене confide in our best friends, sharing our ________ secrets
зрозуміло, що... and vulnerabilities, knowing that they will guard them
I'm inclined to think... - Я схильний/ with utmost care. A best friend keeps our confidences,
схильна думати... never __________ our trust.
It's my belief that... - Я вірю, що... Another important quality is loyalty. A best friend is
someone who stands by our side, no matter what
challenges or obstacles we face. They defend and support
us, offering a __________ to lean on during difficult times.
We can always count on them to have our back and stay
true to our friendship.
They empathize with our _________, offering comfort, encouragement, and a non-judgmental ear.
A best friend understands our perspective and is always there to provide a supportive presence.
A best friend is someone with whom we share countless laughs and create lasting _________. They
have a great sense of humor, brightening our days with their jokes and infectious laughter. Together,
we embark on adventures, explore new ____________, and enjoy each other's company. A best friend
brings joy and happiness into our lives.
