ARE YOU A GOOD FRIEND?
1) Think of yourself and your friends.
1 Who are your best friends?
2 How often do you see them?
3 Where do you usually see them?
2) Read and do the friends test.
1
You find your friend’s personal diary. You…
a don’t read it.
b read it and then tell your friend.
c read it, but don’t tell your friend.
2
Your friend wants to borrow some money again.
He/She never pays you back.
You …
a say no.
b lend your friend the money, but say it’s the last time.
c lend your friend the money.
3
Your friend wants you to lie for him/her. You…
a say no.
b say yes this time, but never again.
c say yes.
4
Your friend has some new friends. You don’t like them. You …
a see your friend with his/her new friends.
b see your friend when he/she isn’t with them.
c don’t see your friend again.
5
A girl and a boy can never be friends. Do you agree?
a I agree – it’s impossible.
b It depends – it’s difficult but not impossible.
c Boys and girls can be good friends.
3) Calculate your points and read the results. Are you a good friend?
1
a3
b2
c1
2
a1
b2
c3
3
a1
b2
c3
4
a3
b2
c1
5
a1
b2
c3
Results
5–8 points
You’re not an ideal friend. You’re sometimes a little selfish. Perhaps you’re
shy, but your friends probably say that you’re grumpy.
9–12 points
You’re a good friend. You’re kind and you know that people aren’t perfect.
You’re probably a cheerful person.
13–15 points
You’re an ideal friend. You’re confident and generous, and you always have
time for your friends
Finished? Then you can do this EXTENSION activity:
Write three more questions in your notebook for the friend's test, with options a-c. In pairs,
ask each other questions. Then tell your partner if you think he/she is a good friend.