Question 2 - Practice 2

Question 2

Practice 2

Personal Preference

Listen to two sample responses. Write down any useful expressions.

Opinion 1

I prefer to have just a few close friends rather than many friends.

First of all, I think it is important to build strong relationships with your friends, and it is difficult to do that when you have a large number of friends.

In my experience, the best friendships I have formed are with those few people that I have gotten to know very well.

Secondly, I think having lots of friends can be overwhelming. When I have lots of friends around, I find it hard to divide my time between so many people and still have time for myself and schoolwork.

Opinion 2

I prefer to have many friends rather than just a few close ones.

First of all, I think it is fun to get to know lots of people, and there is always someone to talk to when you have many friends.

In my experience, I have always felt like I had more support available when I had more friends to consult.

Secondly, I think having only a few close friends can make you feel isolated.

What I am around lots of friends, on the other hand, I find that I am better able to reach out to others and experience many different things.