Типовые выражения (обсуждайте, заучивайте и подставляйте свои данные):
| I have a close friend from university—we’ve stayed in touch for over ten years. |
| We used to be best friends, but we grew apart after moving to different cities. |
| Don’t lose touch with your old friends—they’re precious! |
| My flatmate is also my pal; we keep in touch even when we’re on vacation. |
| I fell out with my colleague last week, but we made up yesterday over coffee. |
| She’s very loyal and generous—a true friend, not just an acquaintance. |
| He’s a bit possessive and sometimes selfish, so it’s hard to stay in touch with him. |
| Are you still in touch with your classmates from high school? |
| My groupmate is super helpful and always honest—I really trust him. |
| We used to argue a lot, but now we talk calmly and make up quickly. |
| That dude at the party turned out to be a reliable and friendly person—I think we’ll become mates. |
| I haven’t kept in touch with my old flatmate since he moved abroad. |
| It’s sad when people grow apart even though they were once close friends. |
| Don’t be distant—if you want to stay in touch, just send a message! |
| A real best friend is loyal, unselfish, and always there for you. |
Task: Fill in the blanks
Вставьте подходящие слова/фразы из списка в пропуски. Используйте каждую только один раз.
I used to __________ with my university __________, but we __________ after graduation because we both got busy. Recently, I saw him online and messaged him—we decided to __________ again. He’s always been very __________ and __________, never __________ or __________. Even though we’re not __________ anymore, I still consider him a __________. We don’t __________ as often as before, but we try to __________ through short messages. I’m glad we didn’t completely __________—some friendships are worth saving.
(Слова для вставки: stay in touch, classmate, grew apart, keep in touch, loyal, generous, selfish, possessive, flatmates, close friend, argue, make up, lose touch)
Task: Rewrite using a different tense or perspective
Перепишите предложения, изменив время, лицо или форму.
Пример:
Original: She’s a loyal friend.
Rewritten: Was she a loyal friend when you were teenagers?
Have you lost touch with your best friend? →
They fell out with their colleague last month. →
I keep in touch with my old classmates. →
We made up after the argument. →
He’s very helpful and honest. →
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Типовые вопросы:
| Who’s your best friend, and how long have you known each other? |
| Have you ever fallen out with a close friend? Did you make up? |
| Do you keep in touch with your classmates or groupmates after graduation? |
| What do you do to stay in touch with old friends? |
| Is your flatmate also your friend, or just an acquaintance? |
| Have you lost touch with anyone you used to be close to? |
| What qualities do you value most in a friend—loyalty, honesty, or generosity? |
| Do you find it easy to make up after you argue with someone? |
| Are your colleagues friendly and helpful, or quite distant? |
| Have you ever grown apart from someone without even realizing it? |
| Would you describe your best friend as reliable or unreliable? |
| How often do you message your old friends to keep in touch? |
| Can you trust your mates to be honest with you? |
| Do you think it’s possible to stay in touch with someone who’s very selfish? |
| Who’s the most generous person you know? |
Task: Answer 5 questions in full sentences
Выберите и полностью ответьте на 5 вопросов из списка Common Questions. Используйте разные времена (Present Simple, Present Perfect, Past Simple и т.д.).
Пример:
Q: Have you ever fallen out with a close friend?
A: Yes, I fell out with my best friend two years ago because we argued about money, but we made up last summer.
Task: Turn statements into questions
Превратите утверждения в вопросы, используя структуры из списка.
- My best friend is very reliable. →
- They lost touch after moving abroad. →
- I argued with my flatmate yesterday. →
- She stays in touch with her old classmates. →
- We grew apart during university. →
Расскажите о своем лучшем друге/подружке в школе и почему вы потеряли связь; кто ваш самый старый друг; :
Вопросы для обсуждения:
— What’s the difference between a friend, an acquaintance, and a mate in your opinion?
— Can you stay close to someone without keeping in touch regularly? Why or why not?
— Have you ever made up with someone after a serious argument? What helped you reconcile?
— Which is more important in a friend: being honest or being helpful?
— Do social media help people stay in touch—or do they just create the illusion of connection?
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Staying in Touch in a Busy World
In today’s fast-paced life, it’s easy to lose touch with people who once meant a lot to us. Maybe you grew apart from your best friend after school, or you fell out with a colleague and never made up. But real connections are worth saving.
True friends—whether they’re your flatmate, classmate, or someone you met online—are loyal, honest, and reliable. They don’t have to be perfect, but they should care. Even if you don’t talk every day, sending a quick “How are you?” can help you keep in touch.
It’s normal to argue sometimes—even with your closest pal. What matters is how you handle it. Apologize when you’re wrong, listen when they speak, and always try to make up. Don’t let pride turn a small fight into a permanent silence.
And remember: not everyone needs to be a close friend. Your acquaintances and mates add colour to your life too. But invest your energy in people who are generous, not selfish; friendly, not distant.
After all, staying in touch isn’t about daily messages—it’s about showing up when it matters.