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MY FRIEND
My best friend's name's Nick. We made friends a few years ago. We are of the same age. We live in the same block of flats, so we see each other almost every day.
Nick is a tall slender boy. He has got dark hair, large dark eyes, a straight nose and thin lips. He wears spectacles. He is a nice guy. He is very honest and just, understanding and kind. I trust him a lot and I'm sure that I can rely on him in any situation. He never lets people down. Nick is only 19 but he is very responsible — he finishes whatever he starts. He's got only one shortcoming - he is a bit stubborn. Nevertheless he is pleasant to deal with.
Nick's an only child and his parents love him very much. His father is a lawyer. He is the most brilliant man I've ever met. He knows everything there's to know about the law. His mother is a music teacher. No wonder Nick is so talented. He's got a very good ear for music. He likes jazz and plays the piano very well.
We spend a lot of time together. We often watch video or listen to music. Sometimes we go to the cinema or to the theatre, or walk around the centre of Moscow, visiting small cafes, museums, art galleries, shops. We talk for hours about all sorts of things (politics, love, teachers, girls). We discuss films, television programmes, books.
I never quarrel with Nick. But if there's some misunderstanding between us we try to make peace as soon as possible. What I like best about him is that he is always willing to help and share his knowledge, thoughts and feelings. I respect him for his fairness, strong will, intellect and modesty.
I miss Nick when we don't see each other for a long time. Without him I would feel lonely and uncomfortable. Our friendship helps me to feel strong and sure of myself.
Proverbs
A friend you choose helps you win or lose.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Vocabulary
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to make friends |
подружиться |
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of the same age |
ровесники |
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block of flats |
многоквартирный дом |
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slender |
['slendə] |
стройный |
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straight |
[streɪt] |
прямой |
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spectacles |
['spektəklz] |
очки |
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guy |
[gaɪ] |
парень |
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honest |
['ɔnɪst] |
честный |
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just |
[ʤʌst] |
справедливый |
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understanding |
[ˌʌndə'stændɪŋ] |
отзывчивый, чуткий |
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to trust |
[rɪ'laɪ] |
доверять, верить |
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to rely on smb |
полагаться на кого-либо, доверять |
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to let smb down |
подводить |
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responsible |
[rɪ'spɔn(t)səbl] |
ответственный |
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whatever |
[(h)wɔt'evə] |
что бы ни |
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shortcoming |
[ˌʃɔːt'kʌmɪŋ] |
недостаток |
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stubborn |
['stʌbən] |
упрямый |
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nevertheless |
тем не менее |
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he is pleasant to deal with |
с ним приятно иметь дело |
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an only child |
единственный ребенок в семье |
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lawyer [1o:ja] |
['lɔɪə], ['lɔːjə] |
юрист, адвокат |
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brilliant |
['brɪlɪənt] |
замечательный, блестящий |
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no wonder |
['wʌndə] |
неудивительно |
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talented |
['tæləntɪd] |
талантливый |
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a good ear for music |
хороший музыкальный слух |
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jazz |
[ʤæz] |
джаз |
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video |
видеозапись |
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cafe |
кафе |
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art gallery |
[ɑːt] ['gæl(ə)rɪ] |
картинная галерея |
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politics |
['pɔlətɪks] |
политика, политические убеждения |
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quarrel |
['kwɔr(ə)l] |
ссориться |
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misunderstanding |
[ˌmɪsʌndə'stændɪŋ] |
недопонимание |
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to make peace |
[ʃeə] |
помириться |
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as soon as possible |
как можно скорее |
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share |
делить, разделять |
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to respect |
[rɪ'spekt] |
уважать |
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fairness |
['feənəs] |
справедливость |
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strong will |
сильная воля |
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intellect |
['ɪntəlekt] |
ум |
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modesty |
['mɔdɪstɪ] |
скромность |
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to miss smb |
скучать без кого-либо |
Questions
1. Have you got a lot of friends?
2. What is your best friend's name?
3. How long have you been friends?
4. Where does he (she) live?
5. Do you often see each other?
6. Where did you meet for the first time?
7. What do you do in your free time?
8. What do you usually talk about?
9. Do you quarrel?
10. What do you like best about your friend?
11. Has he (she) got any shortcomings?
12. Do you think friendship depends on shared interests — hobbies and leisure activities?
13. Does it mean that if two people don't have common hobbies they can't be real friends?
14. What features do you like (dislike) in people?
Дополнительный словарь
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pretty |
['prɪtɪ] |
симпатичный (о женщине, ребенке) |
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polite |
[pə'laɪt] |
вежливый |
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calm |
[kɑːm] |
спокойный, мирный |
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serious |
['sɪərɪəs] |
серьезный |
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reliable |
[rɪ'laɪəbl] |
надежный |
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patient |
['peɪʃ(ə)nt] |
терпеливый, настойчивый |
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neat |
[niːt] |
опрятный, аккуратный |
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brave |
[breɪv] |
храбрый |
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intelligent |
[ɪn'telɪʤ(ə)nt] |
умный |
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loyal |
['lɔɪəl] |
верный, преданный |
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sincere |
[sɪn'sɪə] |
искренний |
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well-read |
[ˌwel'red] |
начитанный |
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with good manner |
['mænə] |
с хорошими манерами |