The key answer of exercise 8

a) -

b)

• Positive: 1, 3, 4, 6
• Negative: 2, 5

c)

1. For example, when you have a problem at home, friends can often relate to your experiences. This way you feel you have someone to turn to.
2. For example, they can use peer pressure to get you to do things that you shouldn’t. As a result, you could get into trouble.
3. For instance, they can help us have the confidence and self-belief to achieve our ambitions. This way we feel stronger and encouraged.
4. For example, people usually feel lonely when they don’t have people to share their experiences with. Having a friend means that you don’t feel lonely.
5. For example, they can get scared and leave you alone to face your problems. As a result, you feel lonely and betrayed.
6. For example, they accept your personality and character and not try to change it. This way they don’t make you feel stressed. Your personality and character are the reasons why they want to spend their time with you.