Put the verses in the correct order.

3.3. Listen to the song and check your answers.

4. Fill in the text with the proper words and translate it:

respect, grow older, mistakes, wiser, obey, help,

In the family mothers and fathers ……… their children in many ways, long before the children can understand about it or say: «Thank you». As children …….. ……, they do many things for their fathers and mothers. Parents and children help one another. Though parents sometimes make …….., the children should understand that their parents are ….. and they know what is best for their children. So sons and daughters must show …….. to their fathers and mothers and trust them, and ……. them.

5. Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to (1-5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

How to Have a good relationship with your parents

(1)__________

Without mutual respect, any relationship will be an unhappy one. People who respect each other: a) value each other’s opinions, b) listen to each other, c) disagree without screaming or insults. And remember, your parents have lived longer than you – don’t discount their experience and knowledge.

(2)_________

This is your key to freedom. The way to build trust is through honesty and responsibility. Honesty means you don’t lie or manipulate. Responsibility means you are reliable and can be counted on to use good judgment. When your parents trust you, it’s a lot easier for them to say “yes”.

(3) ______________

Your parents want to know what’s going on in your life. If you keep them in the dark, they won’t know when you need their help or whether they can trust you. Tell them what you’re up to, share your thoughts and feelings with them, and seek their advice for your problems (you don’t have to take it). Communication builds closeness.

(4) ______________

If you’re always honest, a parent will be likely to believe what you say. If you sometimes hide the truth or add too much drama, parents will have a harder time believe what you tell them. If you tell stories, they’ll find it hard to trust you.

(5) _____________

Using a tone that’s friendly and polite makes it more likely that parents will listen and take what you say seriously. It also makes it more likely that they’ll talk to you in the same way. Of course, this is hard for any of us (adults included) when we’re feeling heated about something. If you think your emotions might get the better of you, do something to blow off steam before talking; go for a run. Cry. Hit your pillow. Dp whatever it takes to sound calm when you need to.

These guidelines work both ways. If, on occasions, your parents violate any of these guidelines, talk to them about it. Pick a time when you are both calm and feeling good toward each other (never when you’re angry).then, explain to them what they did, how it makes you feel, and what you’d like them to do instead.

A. Win Your Parents’ Confidence

B. Try Not to Argue or Whine

C. Speak Respectfully

D. Never Lie

E. Try to Understand Their Point of View

F. Respect Each Other

G. Communicate

H. Give Details that Can Help Parents to Understand Your Situation

 

Lesson 9.

 

 

He’s my best friend

Use the following words to complete the sentences below:

lifelong	mine	old
acquaintance	close	best

1. I hear you work with Peter. Did you know he was a friend of..?

2. I suppose Sandra is my … friend. We ring each other most evenings.

3. I’m going up to see some … friends in Scotland next week. I haven’t seen them for over 30 years!

4. I wouldn’t say he was a … friend. We used to work together and we go for a drink now and again.

5. I met Martin at university. It was the start of a … friendship.

6. I wouldn’t really call Sam a friend. He’s just an …. I know him through Kirsty and Paul.

Do you know that …

In informal British English young men often call their friends mates. You can say somebody is your best mate. In the United States men sometimes call their male friends buddies.

Other words for friend.

Match the words on the left with the ideas on the right:

1. workmate	a. We study together.
2. partner	b. We work for the same firm.
3. classmate	c. We write every month.
4. pen-friend	d. We share a flat.
5. flatmate	e. We live together, but aren’t married.

Making friends

Complete the following sentences with the words and phrases below:

a. made

b. true

c. made friends with

d. met him through

e. pleased

f. friendly with

g. got to know

h. introduced

 

1. How do you know Susan?

Rachel and Peter … me to her.

2. How do you know Paul?

I … Steve and Peter.

3. I really enjoyed my time at university. I … so many new friends.

4. People say that Philip is a bit reserved but I … him quite well when we had to work on that report together.

5. We had … a nice couple who were staying in the apartment nest to ours.

6. I didn’t know you were … the people next door to us. I saw you there last night.

7. It’s when you are having a difficult time that you know who your … really are.

8. Anna, can I introduce you to an old friend of mine? This is Zoe. We were at college together.

Hi, Anna, …to meet you.

Why people are friends

Match the beginnings and endings of the sentences below:

1. I didn’t like Jenny at first but now we get on	a. similar backgrounds.
2. We live in different towns now but we still try to see	b. in common.
3. Mark and I get on very well. We’ve got so much	c. in touch.
4. Lucy’s my best friend. I know I can always rely on	d. each other’s company.
5. Even if we move to different countries, we’d always stay	e. a long well.
6. Mike and I do everything together. We really enjoy	f. very well.
7. I think we’re friends because we come from	g. her
8. I’ve known Susan since we were at school. We go back	h. each other whenever we can.
5. Read three moral stories about friendship. Match the morals (A-F) to the stories (1-3). There are three choices you don’t need to use.

 

Two frogs (1)

A group of frogs were travelling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died.

The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?” the frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.

Selfish frienship (2)

Once a cat was caught in a hunter's net. A mouse used to live in a nearby hole. The mouse seeing the cat in the net started playing around the cat. Soon a mongoose came there. He wanted to kill the mouse. As he lifted his head, he saw an owl sitting on a tree trying to catch him. The mongoose went very near the cat's net to save himself. The mouse thought "When the hunter takes away the cat, the mongoose will not spare me and the owl is there to enjoy both of us."

The Mouse went to the cat and said, "I can cut the net if you promise to save my life from the mongoose and the owl." The cat agreed. The mouse started cutting the net slowly and freed the cat only when the hunter was just near the cat. The cat took to heels and so ran the mongoose too. The owl was very much disappointed to see even the mouse running away to safety.

A few days later, the cat being hungry, went to the hole of the mouse and requested him to come out for a game. The mouse replied, "I sought friendship and saved you to save my life." Now you can go home.