Friends forever (Unit 2), (NUSH 8th form)

Завдання ГР 1 (Аудіювання)

Listen to the audio and decide if the statement below are "True" or "False".

1. At first, Sophie didn’t like Lena because she talked too much.       [True, False]

2. The girls often study and play sports together.       [True, False]

3. When they argue, they usually stop talking for several days.       [True, False]

4. During their camping trip, they had a problem because of the weather.       [True, False]

5. Sophie and Lena became upset and went home when the tent almost fell down.       [True, False]

6. They learned that true friendship means being together even in difficult moments.       [True, False]

7. Sophie believes their friendship will last for a long time.       [True, False]

Завдання ГР 1 (Читання)

Read the text and then match two halves to create sentences.

Friendship is one of the greatest gifts in life. But finding a real friend — someone who truly understands you — is not always easy. A true friend accepts you as you are, but also encourages you to grow and improve. They are honest, even when honesty might hurt, because they care about your happiness more than your pride.

In strong friendships, distance or time apart doesn’t destroy the connection. You may not talk every day, but the trust remains. When you meet again, the conversation continues as if it never stopped. That’s the power of a genuine bond.

True friendship is also about balance — giving and receiving support equally. It means being ready to listen, to forgive, and to stand beside someone when life becomes complicated. Such relationships don’t happen overnight; they take time, patience, and kindness.

Завдання ГР 1 (Читання)

Read the text and choose the correct phrase to fill in the gaps.

Friends come in all shapes and sizes. Some people are easy-going, while others can be quite (1)           [bossy, stubborn, frank, dishonest] and never want to change their opinion. Good friends are honest — not (2)           [honest, jealous, dishonest, frank] — because lies can quickly destroy trust.

It’s important to be (3)               [loyal, understanding, reliable, frank] with your friends and tell them what you really think, but kindly. Real friendship isn’t about pretending everything is fine; it’s about being truthful and caring.

Some people feel (4)           [jealous, honest, dishonest, fair] when their friends spend time with others, but that only causes problems. A real friend should be happy for you.

Even when friends move to another city, they can still (5)               [transfer, work on, keep in touch, call back] by sending messages or video calling.

Of course, not every friend has to be amazing or special — sometimes an (6)            [romantic, ordinary, especially, balance](7)         [balance, date, dude, active]can make you laugh and make your day better.

And remember, true friends are precious, (8)            [especially, ordinary, romantic, easy]when life gets difficult.