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My Best Friend

Of all my friends, I like Alex the best. He is my group mate. Both of us study at the historical faculty at university, so we see each other every day.

Alex is a very nice boy. He is very honest and kind. I trust him a lot and I’m sure that I can rely on my friend in any situation.

Alex and I often watch films or listen to music together. My friend has a very good ear for music. He plays the guitar very well. We usually talk a lot about all sorts of things. We discuss films, books, and TV programmes. Sometimes Alex and I go to the cinema or walk around the city centre, visiting small cafes and clubs. But now we must study a lot and we can’t spend much time on entertainment.

We go to university six days a week and that's why we have to get up at seven o'clock every morning. Our classes usually start at eight o’clock in the morning and last until two o’clock. Studying there is not easy. If you missed some classes it is not so easy to catch up with the program later. There you should work hard and behave like an adult. Now I am doing quite well at university. My parents are proud of my progress. Alex and I always help each other and go to the library together. We usually spend a lot of time doing homework.

Twice a week I go to the swimming pool. Alex goes in for sports too. He plays tennis and takes part in different competitions.

His family consists of his parents, a brother and a sister. Alex’s mother is a teacher of biology. His father is a professional painter and works for a design company. They both like their work very much. They are very friendly and hospitable. They like travelling and gardening.

Alex’s younger sister Kate goes to school. She is fond of reading books and wants to be a teacher of literature. His younger brother is only six years old. He is very funny, and Alex often spends his free time teaching his little brother something and playing with him.

I never quarrel with Alex. If we argue about something we try to make peace as soon as possible. I like that Alex is always willing to help. I really respect him.

I miss Alex when we don’t see each other for a long time. Our friendship helps me feel strong and sure of myself.

Задание 6. Выберите из предложенных вариантов те, которые соответствуют содержанию текста.

1. The author and his friend don’t go to cafes and clubs very often because ________.

1) they don’t have enough money

2) they don’t like club music

3) they are busy with their studies

4) they prefer to discuss books

2. According to the author, studying at university is __________.

1) difficult

2) boring

3) exciting

4) a great fun

3. The author respects Alex because _________.

1) Alex usually gets good marks

2) Alex is a reliable person

3) they go to the library together

4) Alex teaches his younger brother different things

4. The main idea of the text is that __________.

1) friendship makes people strong

2) studying at the historical faculty is difficult

3) people must be honest and kind

4) true friends never quarrel

5. Find the statement that is not true.

1) Alex likes music.

2) Catching up with the program is not easy.

3) The author goes to the swimming pool once a week.

4) Kate wants to study literature.

Задание 7. Письменно переведите выделенные предложения из текста.

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