Unit 1 Friendship（I）

★ “a friend is one who walks in when others walk out”---walter winchell

★“a friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself.” --- lysha

★ “the better part of one's life consists of his friendships.”--- abraham lincoln

★“advice is like snow; the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.” --- samuel taylor coleridge

★“friendship is the golden ribbon that ties the world together.” ---kristina kentigian

★ “friends are the sunshine of life.” ---john hay

★ a friend in need is a friend indeed.

ii. tips on being a good friend

※ treat your friends the way you want to be treated.

※ keep secrets that are told to you.

※ pay attention when your friend is talking.

※ keep your promises.

※ share things with your friend.

※ tell your friend the truth.

※ stick up for your friend.

iii. what kind of friend are you?

1.  if your friend tells you a secret that isn’t bad but you promised not to tell anyone, you will________.

 a.  tell everyone                 b.  keep the promise

2.  if you know your friend is planning to cheat on a test, you will________.

a.   tell your teacher                b.   let your friend cheat

c.   help your friend study for the test so she won't feel she needs to cheat

3.  if your friend tells you a secret and it may cause his or her death, you will________.

a.  tell a trusted adult   b.  keep it a secret c.  tell your friends

you may print this sheet and answer the questions.  then discuss the answers with your friends.

a true friendship should:

☉encourage you to live your dream.

☉support you toward your goals.

☉sympathize for your losses and help you find a silver lining.

☉build your self-esteem.

if happiness and life-satisfaction are your goals, your friends should be chosen on the basis of how well they can accomplish those four goals.

happiness is a personal choice that comes from within. but, as the friendship poem says, it surely doesn’t hurt to have supportive friendships that help us achieve our goals.

iv. self-reflection upon friendship

read the following statements and then tick yes (√) or no( ×) to show your opinions upon friendship.

1. friendship is very important to me.

2. i have a lot of friends.

3. there can be true friendship between a schoolboy and a schoolgirl.