6 Read the text about friendship over time. Some words are missing. Choose the correct word (A–O) for each gap (1–12). There are two extra words that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. LANGUAGE IN USE 5 A about E hurt I sing M up B feel F on J think N want C for G say K to O with D have H see L try 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 G 7 8 9 10 11 12 Friendships can change by Peter S. 13 September Many young people find that friendships and, more importantly, problems with friendship groups, are the worst causes of stress. So many people feel anxious and emotional that it’s not surprising when even good friends sometimes (0) the wrong thing or don’t notice the effect of their words. Friendships change – because you’re all changing. Break-ups and arguments can (1) horribly. So my advice is: focus on the people who make you (2) good and ignore those who upset you. Though who you are is always changing, especially during your teenage years, some aspects of your personality will stay pretty much the same. Figure out what these things are and (3) hard about who you want to be, then present yourself honestly and genuinely (4) the people you spend time with. Be a good friend, but if your friends aren’t always there for you, know that this may be because of a problem they (5) , and that it’s not necessarily because of something you said or did. We all have bad days. If you want to hang out (6) a friend and they’re moody, just ask what’s (7) with them. If they’re not prepared to say, tell them you’re there for them, but you’ll (8) them later. Try to tune in to ‘normal’ bad moods compared to when something really serious is going (9) . If your friend seems troubled and this goes on and on, ask if you can help. If you’re really worried (10) them, talk to a trusted teacher or friend, a school counsellor or one of your parents. It’s tough, but sometimes so-called friends turn on us or just don’t (11) to know us or have us in their lives any more. But remember that this probably has something to do with them, and although it’s hard, (12) not to find it stressful. Every stage of life brings new friendships, and nothing is forever. What hurts today will heal soon. Unit 01 | Old friends and new friends Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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