B1 Reading Part 5 Cloze Friendship

 

Friendship (scroll down for the answers)

Friendship is one of the most important relationships in a teenager’s life. Friends help us laugh, share problems, and simply (1) ______ like ourselves. Good friends are people you can trust and have fun (2)_____.

However, friendships can change over time. You (3)_____ grow apart from someone you were once very close to. Sometimes, people develop different interests or move to another town. This can make it difficult to stay in touch.

When there is a problem (4)_____ two friends, it’s a good idea to talk honestly and listen carefully to each other. Solving conflicts can actually make a friendship stronger.

A true friend is someone who accepts you for who you are and makes you feel safe and respected. It’s wonderful to find a (5)_____ with whom you feel comfortable just being yourself.

Remember, friendships take time and effort, but they can (6)_____ some of the most valuable parts of your teenage years.

1. A) enjoy B) do C) feel D) relax

2. A) for B) with C) at D) on

3. A) must B) may C) ought D) should

4. A) among B) between C) inside D) across

5. A) neighbour B) people C) person D) chance

6. A) play B) come C) stay D) take

 

 

 

 

                     Carole King and James Taylor, You've got a Friend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer Key:

1. C) feel
2. B) with
3. B) may
4. B) between
5. C) person
6. A) play