The key answer of exercise 8
The key to exercise solutions in chapter Progress Check 1 for the textbook On Screen B1+ - Student's Book with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing
Question
Read the rubric, then write your essay.
Answer
Everyone needs friends. Friends are always there for us, whether the times are good or bad, and accept us as we are. However, there are many different kinds of friends. I believe that good friends help us become better people.
To start with, a good friend will listen without criticising. Therefore, they give us the support we need as well as any advice we need in a truthful but sensitive way. Secondly, a good friend can inspire us to be the best we can be. In this way, we can achieve things we wanted to do.
On the other hand, not all friends are a positive influence on us. For example, some friends may agree with us even when we are wrong because they don't want to hurt our feelings. As a result, we may make a wrong decision and we may get hurt.
In conclusion, I strongly believe that good friends play an important role in our lives. Friends who are truthful, supportive and fun to be with help us become a better person.