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Friendship and Trust – Дружба и доверие
ОглавлениеLisa and Kate were sitting on the bench outside their school, talking about the challenges they had been facing lately. They had been best friends for years, and they always knew they could rely on each other.
– Hey, Kate, I’ve been feeling really down lately. I don’t know who to talk to about it.
– I’m sorry to hear that, Lisa. You can always talk to me. You know I’m here for you, no matter what.
– I really appreciate that. Sometimes, I feel like nobody understands me. It’s hard to trust people these days.
– I get that. But you know, trust is the foundation of any strong friendship. If you don’t trust someone, it’s hard to build a real connection.
– Yeah, I know. It’s just that I’ve had a bad experience before, and I don’t want to get hurt again.
– I understand. I’ve been there too. But remember, not everyone is the same. It’s important to give people a chance to prove themselves.
– You’re right. I guess I’ve been too cautious. But what if I trust the wrong person?
– It’s always a risk. But you can’t live in fear of getting hurt. True friends will always be there for you when you need them. And if someone breaks your trust, it’s their loss, not yours.
– Thanks, Kate. I think I’ve been holding onto my fears for too long. I’m going to try and open up more.
– I’m really glad to hear that. And remember, trust is something that grows over time. It doesn’t happen overnight.
– Yeah, I get it. I’m lucky to have a friend like you who understands.
– I’m lucky to have you too, Lisa. We’ve been through a lot together, and I know our friendship is strong.
– Thanks, Kate. I’ll make sure I never take our friendship for granted.
– That’s the spirit! A real friend always has your back.
Later that day, Lisa felt a little lighter. She realized that trusting others wasn’t about being naive; it was about giving people the chance to prove their loyalty and kindness. She was ready to be more open with her friends and build even stronger connections.
Useful Phrases and Expressions
You can always talk to me. – Ты всегда можешь поговорить со мной.
I’m here for you, no matter what. – Я всегда рядом, несмотря ни на что.
I really appreciate that. – Я действительно ценю это.
It’s hard to trust people these days. – Сейчас трудно доверять людям.
Trust is the foundation of any strong friendship. – Доверие – это основа любой крепкой дружбы.
It’s important to give people a chance to prove themselves. – Важно дать людям шанс доказать свою верность.
Not everyone is the same. – Не все люди одинаковы.
True friends will always be there for you. – Настоящие друзья всегда будут рядом с тобой.
If someone breaks your trust, it’s their loss, not yours. – Если кто-то нарушит твоё доверие, это их потеря, а не твоя.
Trust grows over time. – Доверие развивается со временем.
A real friend always has your back. – Настоящий друг всегда поддержит тебя.
I’ve been holding onto my fears for too long. – Я слишком долго держала свои страхи внутри.
I’m lucky to have a friend like you. – Мне повезло иметь такого друга, как ты.
Don’t take our friendship for granted. – Не воспринимай нашу дружбу как должное.
You have to give people the chance to prove their loyalty. – Ты должен дать людям шанс доказать свою преданность.
Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list:
I really ____ that you’re always there for me.
Trust is the ____ of any strong relationship.
True friends will always ____ you when you need them.
I’ve been ____ my fears for too long.
If someone breaks your trust, it’s their loss, ____ yours.
Exercise 2: Matching
Match the English phrases with their Russian translations:
I’m here for you, no matter what.
Trust is the foundation of any strong friendship.
A real friend always has your back.
It’s hard to trust people these days.
You can always talk to me.
a) Я всегда рядом, несмотря ни на что.
b) Настоящий друг всегда поддержит тебя.
c) Сейчас трудно доверять людям.
d) Ты всегда можешь поговорить со мной.
e) Доверие – это основа любой крепкой дружбы.
Exercise 3: Translate from Russian to English:
Я знаю, что могу доверять тебе.
Как построить настоящую дружбу?
Мы прошли через многое, и наша дружба крепка.
Ты всегда поддерживаешь меня, и я тебе за это благодарна.
Я постараюсь быть более открытой с друзьями.
Answer Key
Exercise 1:
appreciate
foundation
have your back
holding onto
not
Exercise 2:
1 – a
2 – e
3 – b
4 – c
5 – d
Exercise 3:
I know I can trust you.
How do you build a real friendship?
We’ve been through a lot, and our friendship is strong.
You always support me, and I’m grateful for that.
I’ll try to be more open with my friends.