Myself, my family, relationships and choices - CCEAListening exercise - Higher
Learn key vocabulary for talking about your friends and family. Practise your language skills to describe and respond to questions about those close to you.
Listen to Alejandro. According to him, what makes a good friend?
Question
Select the two correct answers:
a) Someone who helps his friends when they have problems
b) Someone who shares the same interests
c) Someone who always tells the truth
d) Someone who gives you advice when you need it
The correct answers are a and c.
Transcript:Mis mejores amigos están dispuestos a pasar tiempo conmigo y a ayudarme, especialmente cuando tengo problemas. Siempre me dicen la verdad y me hacen sentir mejor.
Translation:
My best friends are prepared to spend time with me and help me, especially when I have problems. They always tell me the truth and make me feel better.
Now listen to Patricia and answer the following questions in English.
Question
What does she think is the most important quality of a good friend?
She thinks that the most important thing is to be honest.
Question
What does she say good friends should not do?
She says that good friends shouldn't have secrets.
Transcript:Sin lugar a duda, lo más importante es ser honesto. Creo que los buenos amigos siempre comparten las cosas, buenas y malas, y generalmente no deberían tener secretos.
Translation:
Without a doubt, the most important thing is to be honest. I think that good friends always share things, good and bad, and generally shouldn't have secrets.
Listen to Enrique. What does he think true friends should share?
Question
Choose the correct answer.
a) the same tastes
b) the same values
c) the same opinions
The correct answer is b.
Transcript:En mi opinión, un buen amigo tiene los mismo valores que tú. Un amigo verdadero no tiene que compartir tu opinión en todo, pero debería respetarla.
Translation:
In my opinion, a good friend has the same values as you. A true friend doesn't have to share your opinion on everything, but they should respect it.
