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Describe a Friend from Your Childhood
Part 2
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- Where and how you met each other
- What you often did together
- And explain what made you like him/her
Sample Answer 1
I like you to describe my friend Lisa who is from America. We’ll live next door in our childhood. We have known each other for more than 20 years.
She’s extroverted and it’s a pleasure to be around. She is a delightful person and you can’t take your eyes off her. I think she’s wonderful beyond words. She’s made of sunshine rainbows and glitter. With her bright eyes and pigtails, she’s able to chase away the gloomy clouds and make my days shimmering in brightness.
When we were kids, we played and stayed with each other almost every day. She is also my little English teacher. We played Scrabble which is a board game and could challenge me to really think in English as I would try to come up with different words with my set of letters. I needed to use random lettered tiles to create words in a crossword fashion. Apart from this game, we watched English programs and movies together. She would give clear explanations to me when I didn’t get the lines or the plots.
One of the most fun parts about learning English with her is the slang you know. She taught me lots of slang which made me sound less robotic and have more of my own personalities.
What’s so nice about about childhood friendship that lasts into adulthood is that despite all of the relationships we have forged along the way, this friendship stood the test of time. People came, and people went, letting you down and picking up. But she is always the best friend that can be trusted and helps me pull through time and time again. There is always the bond between us that centers on what we grew up. We can always reminisce about the sights, smells and sounds of the childhood. That is something special indeed.
Sample Answer 2
One of my closest childhood friends is a girl named Dan. We met on the very first day of primary school. I remember I was nervous and sitting in the back corner of the classroom, not knowing anyone. Dan happened to sit right next to me, but at that time, I had no idea we would become such good friends.
At first, I didn’t like her much. She looked cold and didn’t talk to anyone. But during our first English lesson, the teacher asked us to pair up for a role-play activity. I got randomly matched with Dan. To my surprise, she was really funny and creative. We worked so well together and made the class laugh with our little performance. That moment totally changed my impression of her.
After that class, we started hanging out more. We often did our homework together, watched cartoons after school, and even made up silly dances in her living room. We also played table tennis a lot-sometimes seriously, sometimes just for fun. She was pretty competitive, which always made the games exciting. As we got older, we stayed in touch and still meet up regularly. We often go out for meals, share funny life updates, and sometimes even plan short trips together. It feels amazing that our childhood friendship has grown with us.
What made me like her was her humor and honesty. Once I got to know her, I realized she was kind, thoughtful, and never afraid to be herself. That kind of personality really stayed with me over the years and shaped the kind of people I enjoy being around.
Part 3
1. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
Answer 1:
Some of them, yes, thanks to social networking platforms like wechat. We normally talk about the things we used to do when we were little and share current life. But for some old-time friends, actually, I don’t keep in touch anymore. Our lives became different, like our accommodations, hobbies, works we do for a living, etc, and there is no way to continue to be friends.
Answer 2:
Well, I think it depends. Most of the time, yes, because we shared so many memories. For example, one of my childhood friends and I still text each other from time to time. We went to the same primary school, played in the same park, and even had sleepovers. Staying in touch feels natural. However, sometimes no, because life just takes people in different directions. For instance, I had a friend who moved abroad when we were in middle school. We tried to message each other at first, but the time difference and busy schedules made it harder and harder. Now we barely talk.
2. How important is childhood friendship to children?
Answer 1:
I believe childhood friends are crucial to both physical and mental development of a child. Just as they are for adults, friendship plays an important role in children’s lives, in that they promote delightful feelings and reduce stress, thereby acting as a positive influence on the child’s overall wellness and well-being. This is true no matter the age of the child, from toddlerhood through adolescence.
Answer 2:
There are lots of reasons. To begin with, it helps kids develop social skills because they learn how to share, cooperate and solve problems. For instance, when I was in kindergarten, I had a best friend I always played with. We’d build sandcastles and sometimes argue about toys, but we also learned how to say sorry and make up. Another is that it gives kids a sense of belonging because they don’t feel alone. Take my cousin as an example. He was really shy, but after making a good friend in class, he became much more outgoing. He started smiling more and looked forward to going to school.
3. What do you think of communicating via social media?
Answer 1:
Communication on social media is really convenient. My friends and I are not in the same city, but we can still get in touch and know what the other person is doing. But there are also drawbacks: when we encounter difficulties, I think that face to face communication will comfort me more. And social media is also virtual. Much news reports that there are people who spread social media scams and scandals, which are extremely harmful to society.
Answer 2:
The reasons could be manifold. One is that it’s super convenient because people can stay connected no matter where they are. For example, I can message my high school friends who are studying in different cities, and we even do video calls. It feels like we’re still close, even if we’re far apart. On the other hand, it can feel less personal because we miss out on body language and real emotion. For instance, I once had a misunderstanding with a friend in a group chat. I thought she was mad, but it turned out she was just joking. Face-to-face would’ve made things clearer.
4. Do you think online communication through social media will replace face-to-face communication?
Answer 1:
I don’t think so. The benefits of face-to-face communication can never be supplemented by social media, and if social media is virtual, then face-to-face communication is substantive. For example, for business cooperation, communicating in person may provide a greater sense of trust and endorsement. Face-to-face communication will also avoid misunderstandings. For example, if couples have a conflict, a hug could easily lighten up the tension so that they can sit down solve it.
Answer 2:
Well, I think it depends on the situation. In many daily cases, yes, because it saves time and effort. For example, when people are busy or live in different places, chatting online is much easier than planning a meetup. I often text my classmates about homework instead of talking in person. However, it won’t fully replace face-to-face, because real conversations build stronger bonds. Take birthday parties as an example. You can say “happy birthday” online, sure, but it’s not the same as showing up with a gift, eating cake together, and taking silly photos. That kind of connection can’t be replaced.
5. What’s the difference between having younger friends and older friends?
There are tons. For starters, younger friends bring more energy because they’re often playful and full of ideas. For example, my little neighbor is 5 years younger than me, but every time we chat, she tells me the funniest stories from her school. It’s refreshing and lighthearted. But older friends usually give better advice because they have more experience. For instance, I have a friend who’s in her 30s. She helped me a lot when I was choosing my university major. She shared her own career story and made me think in a more mature way.
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