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The Day I Stopped Being a Stepmum

(Part one)

Suddenly, aged 20, I became stepmum to three children : Jay, nine,


Dan, seven, and Kerry- the baby, aged five. At first, it was hard, to
say the least. The children would do anything to test my patience.
I’ve never tried to be anything other than a stepmum. The kids have
their own mum and I’ve always respected that. I was always ‘Jenny ‘.
As time passed however, it was wonderful to be accepted into their
lives. The older they grew, the fonder I grew of them, and the less I
regretted never having children of my own. I loved them as if they
were my own. When Kerry announced she was having a baby, Steve
(the father)and I were really happy. Kerry was like the daughter I’d
never had. So, when little Bradley(the newly born baby) arrived, I
was knocked sideways by the outpouring of love I felt towards him.
I’ve never been maternal but, holding him in my arms, I just melted.
‫ ودان‬،‫ ج اي الب الغ تس ع س نوات‬:‫ أصبحت أًما زوجة لثالثة أطف ال‬،‫ في سن العشرين‬،‫فجأة‬
،‫ في البداي ة‬.‫ الطفلة الصغيرة البالغ ة من العمر خمس س نوات‬- ‫ وكيري‬،‫البالغ سبع سنوات‬
‫ كان األطفال يفعلون أي شيء الختبار‬.‫ لنقل أنها كانت تحدًيا صعًبا على األقل‬،‫كانت صعبة‬
‫ األطفال ل ديهم أمهم الخاص ة ولطالما‬.‫ لم أحاول أن أكون أي شيء سوى أم زوجة‬.‫صبري‬
‫ ك ان لطيًف ا أن يتم قب ولي في‬،‫ ومع مرور ال وقت‬."‫ اسمي دائًما كان "جي ني‬.‫احترمت ذلك‬
‫ أحببتهم‬.‫ زاد حبي لهم وقللت ندمي على عدم وجود أطف ال خاص ين بي‬،‫ كلما كبروا‬.‫حياتهم‬
.‫ ك ان س تيف وأن ا س عيدين ج ًد ا‬، ‫ عندما أعلنت كيري أنها س تنجب طفاًل‬.‫كما لو أنهم أبنائي‬
‫ ص دمت بكمي ة‬،‫ عندما ولد برادلي الص غير‬،‫ لذا‬.‫كانت كيري كاالبنة التي لم يكن لدي قبلها‬
،‫ ولكن حينما احتض نته في ذراعي‬،‫ لم أكن أًم ا بطبيع تي‬.‫الحب ال تي ش عرت به ا تجاه ه‬
‫تالشت مشاعري وذوبت فيه‬.

Challenges of Being a Stepmother:


The author's mention of the children testing her patience indicates
the initial difficulties she faced as a stepmother. This theme raises
questions about the adjustments and compromises required when
stepping into a parental role for children who already have their
biological mother. It can explore the complexities of building trust,
establishing boundaries, and finding a balance between discipline
and nurturing.

This text is a beautiful reminder that family can be defined in many


different ways. Bella's story shows that it is possible to develop
deep and loving relationships with children who are not biologically
related to you.

Bella's journey to becoming a grandmother is also a reminder of the


importance of patience and perseverance. She faced many
challenges along the way, but she never gave up on her dream of
having a family.

This text is a touching and inspiring story that will resonate with
anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. It is a reminder that we
are all worthy of love and acceptance, regardless of our
circumstances.

In addition to my previous analysis, I would like to add that Bella's story


is also a reminder of the power of transformation. She began her
journey as a stepmum who felt like an outsider, but she eventually
became a beloved grandmother. This transformation was only possible
because of her patience, perseverance, and love.

Bella's story is also a testament to the importance of family. Despite


the challenges she faced, Bella never gave up on her family. She loved
and supported her stepchildren as if they were her own, and she
cherished her relationship with her grandson.

I believe that Bella's story is a universal one that will resonate with
people of all ages and backgrounds. It is a story about love, family, and
the power of transformation.

Growing Affection and Acceptance:


The text reflects the author's evolving relationship with the children
as they grow older. The use of phrases such as "accepted into their
lives" and "fonder I grew of them" suggests a gradual deepening of
emotional bonds. This theme invites exploration of the
transformative power of time and shared experiences in shaping
familial connections. It can touch upon the importance of
understanding and accepting each other's differences and the
gradual blending of the stepfamily into a cohesive unit.
Regret and Contentment:
The author's mention of not having children of their own, followed by
the statement of feeling less regret as their affection for the
stepchildren grows, introduces a theme of introspection and
contentment. It raises the question of whether one's choices
regarding parenthood can be reconciled with unexpected sources of
love and fulfillment. This theme can explore the complex emotions
surrounding personal choices, societal expectations, and the
potential for alternative paths to bring joy and satisfaction.
Unexpected Maternal Instincts:
The text takes a surprising turn when the author describes feeling an
overwhelming outpouring of love when holding Kerry's baby, Bradley.
This theme delves into the transformative power of a new life
entering the family and the unexpected awakening of maternal
instincts within the author. It can explore the profound impact of the
arrival of a grandchild and the ways in which it reshapes family
dynamics and relationships.

Additionally, the narrative elements of the text contribute to its


overall impact. The use of a first-person perspective allows the
reader to intimately experience the author's journey, emotions, and
personal growth. The chronological structure, from becoming a
stepmother to the arrival of a grandchild, creates a sense of
progression and development in the author's relationship with the
family. The text also includes descriptive language, such as "knocked
sideways" and "holding him in my arms, I just melted," which
heightens the emotional impact and engages the reader on an
empathetic level.
By exploring these themes and narrative elements, the text presents
a nuanced portrayal of the challenges, growth, and unexpected joys
experienced in the context of stepmotherhood and the evolving
dynamics within a blended family.
(Part two)
On Mother’s Day last year, I was watching from the window, waiting
for little Bradley, aged one to arrive. “ They’re here, they’re here,” I
shrieked excitedly, as the car pulled up (stopped). Eagerly, I ran out
of the front door, and made straight for the car’s rear door to get
Bradley out of his baby seat. “Hello BJ,” I said, as Bradley grinned up
at me. I always called him BJ_ short for Bradley Jones. Clutched
carefully in his little hand was a bunch of paper flowers. “Give her the
flowers,” Kerry urged gently. He gave me the bouquet and sweetly
said “Nan.” I stared at him, astonished and in tears, then I gently took
him out of his chair and held him to me tightly.” I’m Bradley’s Nan,
I’m Bradley’s Nan;” I kept repeating to myself with delight ” he’s just
said so.” Then, holding my precious flowers carefully, I went back
inside with my grandson. It was the happiest moment of my entire
life. Since then I’ve become a grand-mother. Bella, 09-03-1999
‫ الب الغ من‬،‫ في انتظ ار الص غير ب رادلي‬،‫ كنت أشاهد من الناف ذة‬،‫في يوم األم العام الماضي‬
،‫ بش غف‬.‫ عن دما ت وقفت الس يارة‬،‫ ص رخت بحماس ة‬،"‫ هم هن ا‬،‫ "هم هن ا‬،‫العمر سنة واحدة‬
‫ مباشرة نحو الباب الخلفي للسيارة ألخرج ب رادلي من مقع ده‬،‫ركضت خارج الباب األمامي‬
‫ "مرحًبا‬.‫ الخاص باألطفال‬BJ"، ‫ كنت دائًما أناديه‬.‫" قلت وبرادلي يبتسم لي‬BJ"، ‫اختصاًر ا‬
‫ حثت ه‬،"‫ "اعطه ا الزه ور‬.‫ كانت بين يديه الصغيرتين باقة من ورق الزهور‬.‫لبرادلي جونز‬
،‫ مندهشة وبدموع في عيني‬،‫ لقد نظرت إليه‬."‫ أعطاني الباقة وقال بلطف "نان‬.‫كيري بلطف‬
‫ كنت أكرره ا‬،"‫ أنا نان ب رادلي‬،‫ "أنا نان برادلي‬.‫ثم أخرجته بلطف من كرسيه وعانقته بقوة‬
‫ عدت داخل المنزل مع‬،‫ وبعناية أمسكت زهوري الثمينة‬،‫ ثم‬."‫لنفسي بسعادة "لقد قالها للتو‬
-09 ،‫ بيال‬.‫ منذ ذل ك الحين أص بحت ج دة‬.‫ كانت تلك أسعد لحظة في حياتي بأكملها‬.‫حفيدي‬
1999-03.
This passage is a personal narrative describing a significant moment
in the author's life on Mother's Day. The author is eagerly waiting for
little Bradley, a one-year-old child, to arrive. When Bradley and his
parents pull up in a car, the author excitedly runs out to greet them.
She affectionately calls Bradley "BJ" as she retrieves him from his
baby seat. Bradley has a bunch of paper flowers in his hand, and his
mother, Kerry, encourages him to give them to the author. Bradley
sweetly says "Nan," which astonishes the author and brings her to
tears. Overwhelmed with joy, the author holds Bradley tightly and
keeps repeating to herself that she is Bradley's Nan. She then goes
back inside with her grandson, cherishing the precious flowers he
gave her. This moment becomes the happiest moment of the
author's entire life.
The passage concludes with the mention of the author becoming a
grandmother, signing off with the name "Bella" and a birthdate,
presumably the author's own information.
Overall, this passage captures the heartwarming experience of the
author receiving flowers from her grandson and realizing the special
bond they share. It portrays the joy and emotional impact of being a
grandmother and highlights the significance of familial relationships .

Title, introduction, and caption

What is the meaning of "stepmum"?

A stepmum is a woman who is married to a person whose child she is not the
biological mother of.

What happened on Mother's Day?

Jenny, the stepmum, was watching from the window, waiting for her grandson,
Bradley, to arrive. Kerry, her stepdaughter, pulled up in her car with Bradley in the
back seat. Jenny ran out to the car and greeted Bradley. He gave her a bunch of
paper flowers and called her "Nan."

How could she stop being a stepmum?

Bella stops being a stepmum when her grandson, Bradley, calls her "Nan." This
gesture signifies that Bradley accepts her as his grandmother, even though she is not
his biological mother.

Table
| Family member | Full name | |---|---|---| | Stepmum | Jenny | | Stepfather | Steve | |
Stepdaughter | Kerry | | Grandson | Bradley |

False statements

a- The children's mother died many years ago.

Correction: The kids have their own mum

b- The children were happy with the arrival of their stepmother.

Correction: The text says that the children "would do anything to test my patience."
This suggests that they were not initially happy with the arrival of their stepmother.

c- Jenny wanted to impose herself as the mistress of the house.

Correction: The text does not say that Jenny wanted to impose herself as the
mistress of the house. In fact, it says that she "always respected" the children's
mother.

d- Jenny was feeling more and more regretful.

Correction: The text says that Jenny grew "fonder" of the children as time passed.
This suggests that she did not regret becoming their stepmother.

Second part of the text

a- What happened on Mother's Day?

Jenny was watching from the window, waiting for her grandson, Bradley, to arrive.
Kerry, her stepdaughter, pulled up in her car with Bradley in the back seat. Jenny ran
out to the car and greeted Bradley. He gave her a bunch of paper flowers and called
her "Nan."

b- Who came?

Kerry and Bradley came to visit Jenny on Mother's Day.

c- What was Jenny offered?

Bradley gave Jenny a bunch of paper flowers on Mother's Day.

d- How she felt.

Jenny was overjoyed when Bradley called her "Nan." She felt like she had finally
been accepted as a grandmother.
Why was Mother's Day a turning point in Jenny's life?

Mother's Day was a turning point in Jenny's life because it was the day that her
grandson, Bradley, called her "Nan." This gesture signified that Bradley accepted her
as his grandmother, even though she is not his biological mother. This was a
moment of great joy and acceptance for Jenny, and it marked the point where she
truly became a grandmother.

Adjectives that best describe Jenny

 Kind
 Caring
 Affectionate

Jenny is kind because she loves and cares for her stepchildren and grandson, even
though she is not their biological mother. She is also affectionate because she enjoys
spending time with her family and showing them love.
Economy (noun):

Definition: The study of how resources are allocated, produced,


distributed, and consumed within a society or a system. It involves the
analysis of production, trade, and consumption of goods and services.

‫ ويشمل تحليل اإلنتاج‬.‫دراسة كيفية توزيع وإنتاج وتوزيع واستهالك الموارد في إطار المجتمع أو النظام‬
‫والتجارة واالستهالك للسلع والخدمات‬.

Economic (adjective):/ economical

Definition: Relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of


goods and services within an economy. It pertains to the overall financial
condition or activities of a country, region, or individual.

‫ وهو يتعلق بالحالة المالية العامة أو‬.‫يتعلق باإلنتاج والتوزيع واالستهالك للسلع والخدمات داخل االقتصاد‬
‫األنشطة العامة للبلد أو المنطقة أو الفرد‬.

Economist (noun):

Definition: A person who studies and analyzes economic systems,


theories, and policies. Economists apply economic principles and data to
understand and forecast the behavior of markets, industries, and
societies.

‫ يقوم االقتصاديون بتطبيق‬.‫شخص يدرس ويحلل النظم االقتصادية والنظريات والسياسات االقتصادية‬
‫المبادئ االقتصادية والبيانات لفهم وتوقع سلوك األسواق والصناعات والمجتمعات‬.

Economics (noun):

Definition: A social science discipline that studies how societies allocate


scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants and needs. Economics
encompasses various fields such as microeconomics (the study of
individual behavior and choices) and macroeconomics (the study of
aggregate economic indicators and policies).

Economize (verb):

Definition: To use resources, time, or money efficiently and frugally. It


involves making choices to minimize costs or waste while maximizing
benefits or value.
a- Economical: when something makes good use of resources without any
waste, or when it does not cost a lot of money to use or operate.
‫ أو عندما ال يكلف الكثير من المال‬،‫ عندما يستخدم شيء الموارد بشكل جيد دون أي هدر‬:‫اقتصادي‬
‫لالستخدام أو التشغيل‬.
b- International economics: it is the study of how a nation’s trade is organized
and its money managed.
b- ‫ هو دراسة كيفية تنظيم تجارة الدولة وإدارة أموالها‬:‫االقتصاد الدولي‬.
c- Economize: to spend less money or use resources more efficiently.
‫ اإلنفاق بأقل قدر من المال أو استخدام الموارد بكفاءة أكبر‬:‫التوفير‬.
d- Economic: means concerned with the finances and trade of a nation or other
area.
‫ يعني ذلك المتعلق باألمور المالية والتجارة لدولة أو منطقة أخرى‬:‫اقتصادي‬.
e- Economist: An economist is an expert in economics.
e- ‫ شخص متخصص في االقتصاد‬:‫اقتصادي‬.
Financial Markets:
A financial market is a place where firms ‫ الشركات‬and individuals enter into
contacts or buy a specific product such as a stock (‫األسهم‬,also share)or bond( ‫أو‬
‫)السندات‬. Buyers seek to buy at the lowest available price and sellers seek to sell
at the highest available price. Personal benefit, sometimes called economic
self-interest, motivates many people to invest in stocks and bonds. In the
1990s, about two of every five persons in the U.S.A own stock in corporations (
‫)في الشركات‬. People invest because they believe that it is possible to gain more
investments ‫ أن يحققوا عوائد استثمارية‬than from a basic bank savings program. ‫من‬
‫برنامج التوفير األساسي في البنوك‬
‫األسواق المالية‬

‫األسواق المالية هي المكان الذي يقوم فيه الشركات واألفراد بإبرام عقود أو شراء منتج محدد مثل‬
‫ يسعى المشترون للشراء بأدنى سعر متاح ويسعى البائعون للبيع بأعلى سعر متاح‬.‫األسهم أو السندات‬.
‫ العديد من األشخاص على‬،‫ المعروفة أحياًن ا بالمصلحة الذاتية االقتصادية‬،‫يحفز المصلحة الشخصية‬
‫ كان حوالي اثنين من كل خمسة أشخاص في الواليات‬،‫ في التسعينيات‬.‫االستثمار في األسهم والسندات‬
‫ يستثمر الناس ألنهم يعتقدون أنه من الممكن أن يحققوا عوائد‬.‫المتحدة يمتلكون أسهًما في الشركات‬
‫استثمارية أكثر من برنامج التوفير األساسي في البنوك‬.
‫‪:‬األسهم والسندات هما أدوات مالية تستخدم في عالم االستثمار والتمويل‪ .‬إليك شرًح ا لكل منهما‬
‫األسهم ‪ :‬األسهم هي وحدات ملكية في شركة مساهمة‪ .‬عندما تشتري س هًما في ش ركة ما‪ ،‬فإن ك تص بح‬
‫مساهًما أصحاب حقوق الملكية في تلك الشركة‪ .‬يتم توزيع أرباح الشركة على المساهمين عادًة على شكل‬
‫توزيعات أرباح أو توزيعات نقدية‪ .‬يمكن أيًض ا بي ع األس هم الحًق ا بس عر أعلى مما تم ش راؤها ب ه‪ ،‬مما‬
‫يمكن أن يؤدي إلى تحقيق أرب اح رأس مالية‪ .‬ومع ذل ك‪ ،‬يرتب ط ش راء األس هم أيًض ا بمخ اطر‪ ،‬حيث ق د‬
‫‪.‬يتعرض سعر السهم للتقلبات ويمكن أن يتحرك في اتجاه سلبي‪ ،‬مما يؤدي إلى خسارة رأس المال‬

‫السندات‪ :‬السندات هي أدوات دين تصدرها الشركات أو الحكومات أو الهيئات المالية‪ .‬عندما تشتري‬
‫سنًد ا‪ ،‬فإنك تقرض المصدر (الشركة أو الحكومة) مبلًغ ا من المال لفترة زمنية محددة بمعدل فائدة محدد‪.‬‬
‫وعادة ما يتم دفع الفائدة على السندات بشكل دوري (عادة سنوًيا أو نصف سنوًيا) حتى يتم استرداد قيمة‬
‫السند بالكامل عند انتهاء فترة االستحقاق‪ .‬السندات تعتبر عادة أكثر استقراًر ا من األسهم‪ ،‬حيث أنها توفر‬
‫عائًد ا ثابًت ا وتعتبر أقل مخاطرة‪ .‬ومع ذلك‪ ،‬فإن العائد على السندات عادة ما يكون أقل من العائد المحتمل‬
‫‪.‬على األسهم‬
‫في النهاية‪ ،‬يعتمد اختيار االستثمار بين األس هم والس ندات على أه داف االس تثمار الشخص ية والمس توى‬
‫المقبول من المخاطرة للمس تثمر‪ .‬يمكن اس تخدام األس هم لتحقي ق مكاس ب رأس مالية على المدى الطوي ل‬
‫‪.‬ولكنها تنطوي على مخاطر أعلى‪ ،‬بينما توفر السندات استقراًر ا وعائًد ا ثابًت ا‪ ،‬ولكنها توفر عائًد ا أقل‬
‫‪Stock and share are the same when someone byes shares he becomes share‬‬
‫‪holder‬‬
‫‪cross the odd man out and why‬‬
‫‪firm / a company / an enterprise / a factory‬‬

‫"‪The odd man out in the given terms is "factory.‬‬

‫‪While the terms "firm," "company," and "enterprise" are generally used‬‬
‫‪interchangeably to refer to businesses or organizations engaged in‬‬
‫‪commercial activities, "factory" has a more specific meaning. A factory is a‬‬
‫‪physical location or facility where goods are manufactured or processed. It is‬‬
‫‪a place where raw materials are transformed into finished products through‬‬
‫‪various production processes.‬‬
On the other hand, "firm," "company," and "enterprise" are broader terms that
encompass different types of businesses, including manufacturing facilities
(factories) as well as service-oriented businesses, trading
Merchandise / goods / products / bonds
To gain / to profit / to benefit / to inves

Lesson 3 friendship

Jackie Jones, 40, a part-time medical secretary from Essex, England,


met up with her old school friend, Heather Gooch, three years ago, after
finding her through the Friends Reunited website.

Heather and I have known each other since we were five, but lost touch
when Heather left school at 16, to work as a waitress, and I stayed on
to do A-levels. We’d been such good friends at school, I was curious to
see what she was doing now and hopeful that we would renew our
friendship. So when I saw something in the paper about the website,
Friends Reunited, I logged on straight away. It was very easy to use.
You create your own password, and then look up your school and the
year you left and up comes a list of names.

I was very excited when I found Heather’s name in the list. We e-mailed
each other at first, then spoke on the phone and decided to meet up. It
was 23 years since we’d last seen each other, but there was no
awkwardness"‫"إح راج‬. We took up exactly where we’d left off. It was
incredible at that time. It was as if we’d never been apart. We still have
lots in common-we laugh at the same things, like the same music and
our lives seem to have taken a similar path. She’s my best friend again.

We e-mail each other every day and I see her at least once a week – we
go to restaurants, wine bars, the cinema, and go shopping together.
Heather’s family spent Christmas Day with us last year because our
husbands and daughters get on, too. It’s great. It’s a deeper kind of
friendship than the one we had at school, which I think comes with age
and experience. I feel I could turn to her for support and hope she would
do likewise.

We’ve met up with a few other friends through the website and last year
we organized a reunion. Nearly 40 people came then, which was lovely.

When you have children, there was not always time to keep in touch
with all your old friends. I’d made new friends through their primary
school, but it’s lovely to have renewed a friendship from a different part
of my life, and when we’re together we feel like we’re going to keep in
touch forever now.

Analysis of the text

The given text is a personal account of Jackie Jones, a part-time medical


secretary from Essex, England, who reconnects with her old school
friend, Heather Gooch, through the Friends Reunited website. The text
highlights the history of their friendship, their reunion after 23
years, and the subsequent deepening of their friendship.

The text begins by introducing Jackie Jones and her background. She is
described as a part-time medical secretary, 40 years old, residing in
Essex, England. The narrative then moves on to explain how Jackie and
Heather were childhood friends who lost touch when Heather left school
at 16 to work as a waitress, while Jackie continued her education. Jackie
expresses curiosity about Heather's life and the desire to renew their
friendship.

Jackie discovers the Friends Reunited website, which allows users to


find and connect with their old school friends. She finds Heather's name
on the list and initiates contact through email and phone conversations.
The text emphasizes that despite the 23-year gap, the reunion between
Jackie and Heather is seamless‫سلس‬, as their friendship picks up where it
left off ‫صداقتهم تعاود االنطالق من حيث توقفت‬. They share common interests,
including humor and music, and their lives seem to have followed similar
paths.

The friendship between Jackie and Heather is described as deep and


meaningful. They maintain regular communication through daily
emails and meet in person at least once a week for social activities
such as going to restaurants, wine bars, the cinema, and shopping.
Their families have also connected, as they spend Christmas together.
Jackie values the support she receives from Heather and feels confident
that she can rely on her friend in times of need.

The text mentions that Jackie and Heather have also reconnected with
other friends through the Friends Reunited website. They organized a
reunion where nearly 40 people attended, indicating the positive impact
of the website in facilitating the revival of old friendships.

The narrative concludes by highlighting the significance of reconnecting


with old friends, especially when one has children and less time for
socializing. Jackie appreciates the renewed friendship with Heather and
expresses the belief that they will stay connected forever.

Overall, the text portrays a heartwarming story of friendship, rekindling


after a long separation, and the enduring bond between Jackie and
Heather. It showcases the positive impact of online platforms like Friends
Reunited in facilitating the reconnection of old friends and the joy that
comes with renewing those relationships.

Reviving old friendships holds significant importance for several reasons:

Nostalgia and Emotional Connection: Reconnecting with old friends


brings back memories and experiences from the past, evoking a sense of
nostalgia and emotional connection. It allows individuals to reminisce
about shared moments, creating a unique bond based on shared history.

Support and Understanding: Old friends often have a deeper


understanding of each other's lives, values, and personal journeys.
Reviving such friendships provides a support system of individuals who
can relate to one another's experiences, offering guidance, empathy, and
a listening ear during challenging times.

Shared Identity and Commonalities: Rekindling old friendships can help


reaffirm one's sense of identity. These friends may have shared cultural,
educational, or social backgrounds, resulting in a strong sense of
commonalities. Such connections can foster a feeling of belonging and
acceptance.

Growth and Reflection: Reviving old friendships provides an opportunity


for personal growth and reflection. It allows individuals to see how they
and their friends have evolved over time, sharing life lessons and
personal achievements. This reflection can lead to self-discovery and a
deeper understanding of oneself.

Social Support and Networking: Old friends can act as a valuable social
network, introducing individuals to new opportunities, connections, and
resources. They may have their own networks and spheres of influence
that can be beneficial personally and professionally.

Recapturing Joy and Happiness: Reconnecting with old friends often


brings joy and happiness into one's life. The shared laughter, inside
jokes, and familiarity can contribute to a sense of well-being and
contentment. It can serve as a reminder of the positive experiences and
relationships that have shaped one's life.

In summary, reviving old friendships is important as it nurtures emotional


connections, provides support and understanding, reinforces identity,
facilitates personal growth, expands social networks, and brings
happiness and joy into one's life. These friendships have the potential to
enrich and enhance overall well-being.

Importance of friendship

Friendship is a fundamental human need, as it provides companionship,


support, and a sense of belonging.

Good friends are essential for emotional well-being and mental health.

Friends offer a safe space to share thoughts, feelings, and experiences


without judgment.

Friendships promote personal growth and self-discovery.

Friends provide encouragement and motivation to achieve goals and


pursue dreams.
Having friends can reduce stress and help manage challenging
situations.

Friends offer different perspectives and insights, broadening our


worldview.

Friendships create lasting memories and shared experiences.

Friends provide a sense of community and social connection.

Good friends offer a support system during difficult times, such as loss or
illness.

Friendships enhance happiness and overall life satisfaction.

Friends provide a sense of stability and consistency in a rapidly changing


world.

Friends celebrate our successes and milestones, making them even


more meaningful.

Friends offer a sense of accountability and help us stay true to our


values.

Friendships foster empathy and compassion towards others.

Friends can introduce us to new ideas, hobbies, and interests.

Friends provide a sense of security and trust.

Friendships promote personal development and self-improvement.

Friends offer practical help and support during challenging


circumstances.

Having friends can reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Friendships can lead to lifelong learning and personal enrichment.

Friends provide a sense of humor and can lighten difficult situations.

Friends offer a sounding board for ideas and decisions.


Friendships contribute to a sense of identity and self-esteem.

Friends provide a network of social connections and potential


opportunities.

Having friends can increase resilience and coping abilities.

Friendships encourage healthy habits and self-care.

Friends offer a sense of validation and acceptance.

Friendships can bridge cultural and social divides, promoting


understanding and tolerance.

Friends provide emotional support during times of grief and loss.

Having friends can improve communication and social skills.

Friendships offer a sense of belonging to a chosen family.

Friends can challenge us to step outside our comfort zones and pursue
growth.

Friendships create a sense of reciprocity and mutual support.

Having friends can boost self-confidence and self-worth.

Friends provide a listening ear and offer guidance and advice.

Friendships promote a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Friends offer a sense of camaraderie and shared values.

Having friends can improve overall physical health and well-being.

Friendships contribute to a sense of connectedness to the world.

Friends provide constructive feedback and help us become better


individuals.

Friendships encourage open-mindedness and acceptance of diversity.


Friends offer emotional stability and a sense of grounding.

Having friends can lead to new opportunities and experiences.

Friendships promote a sense of reciprocity and kindness.

Friends provide a support system during major life transitions.

Friendships create a sense of belonging in a community or group.

Friends offer a sense of adventure and spontaneity.

Having friends can reduce the risk of mental health issues, such as
depression and anxiety.

Friendships promote personal and professional networking.

Friends provide companionship and reduce feelings of loneliness.

Friendships offer a safe space to express vulnerability and share


personal struggles.

Having friends can improve cognitive function and brain health.

Friendships encourage personal exploration and self-expression.

Friends provide a sense of stability during turbulent times.

Friendships promote a sense of unity and cooperation.

Friends offer different perspectives on life's challenges and dilemmas.

Having friends can increase self-awareness and self-reflection.

Friendships foster a sense of belonging in a larger social context.

Friends provide emotional validation and support during difficult times.

Friendships encourage personal accountability and growth.

Having friends can enhance overall life satisfaction and happiness.


Friendships offer a support system for parenting and family challenges.

Friends provide a sense of continuity and shared history.

Friendships promote a sense of purpose beyond oneself.

Having friends can improve social skills and confidence in social


interactions.

Friends offer a sense of adventure and exploration of new experiences.

Friendships encourage open and honest communication.

Friends provide a sense of stability and routine in daily life.

Friendships promote a sense of belonging in a specific community or


interest group.

Having friends can enhance problem-solving abilities through


collaborative thinking.

Friendships provide a safe space for personal growth and self-discovery.

Friends offer emotional support and validation during times of insecurity.

Friendships foster a sense of empathy and understanding towards


others.

Having friends can improve overall life balance and well-roundedness.

Friends offer a sense of belonging in times of cultural or societal


differences.

Friendships promote a sense of adventure and trying new things.

Friends provide a support system for career-related challenges and


decisions.

Friendships offer a sense of stability and consistency in a changing


world.
Having friends can increase resilience and the ability to bounce back
from setbacks.

Friends offer encouragement and motivation to pursue personal


aspirations.

Friendships provide a sense of validation and acceptance for who we


are.

Friendships foster personal growth through shared experiences and


feedback.

Having friends can improve communication and conflict resolution skills.

Friends offer a sense of fun and playfulness in everyday life.

Friendships promote a sense of belonging in a community or social


group.

Friends provide a support system for navigating romantic relationships.

Friendships encourage personal accountability and responsibility.

Having friends can expand one's social network and connections.

Friends offer different perspectives and insights on life's challenges.

Friendships provide a sense of security and trust in relationships.

Friendships promote a sense of gratitude and appreciation for others.

Having friends can enhance creativity and inspiration through shared


ideas.

Friends offer a sense of companionship and shared activities.

Friendships foster a sense of belonging in a diverse and interconnected


world.

Friends provide emotional support during times of stress and anxiety.

Friendships promote a sense of unity and teamwork.


Having friends can improve self-esteem and self-confidence.

Friends offer a space for personal reflection and self-expression.

Friendships encourage personal growth through shared goals and


aspirations.

Friendships provide a network of support during times of personal crisis.

Friends offer a sense of belonging and acceptance for one's true self.

Friendships promote a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Having friends can enhance social intelligence and understanding of


others.

Friends provide a support system for navigating life's transitions and


changes.

Friendships offer a sense of camaraderie and shared experiences.

Friends offer a sense of perspective and balance in decision-making.

Having friends can reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Friendships foster a sense of empathy and compassion towards others.

Friendships promote personal growth through shared challenges and


triumphs.

Friends provide a sense of belonging and identity in a group or


community.

Friends offer emotional support and understanding during times of loss


or grief.

Having friends can improve overall physical health through shared


activities.

Friendships encourage personal exploration and self-discovery.

Friendships promote a sense of trust and loyalty in relationships.


Friends offer a sense of joy and happiness in everyday life.

Friends provide a support system for personal and professional


development.

Friendships foster a sense of belonging in a multicultural society.

Having friends can enhance problem-solving skills through collaborative


efforts.

Friendships offer a safe space for personal expression and authenticity.

Friends provide emotional validation and support during times of


insecurity.

Friendships promote a sense of unity and cooperation in the world.

Friends offer different perspectives and insights on societal issues and


challenges.

Having friends can improve self-awareness and understanding of one's


strengths and weaknesses.

Friendships provide a sense of stability and consistency in an ever-


changing world.

Friendships foster a sense of belonging in a particular interest or hobby.

Friends offer emotional support and encouragement during challenging


times.

Friendships promote personal accountability and growth through shared


values.

Having friends can increase overall life satisfaction and well-being.

Friends provide a support system for navigating family dynamics and


relationships.

Friendships offer a sense of continuity and shared history over time.


Friends foster a sense of purpose beyond oneself through shared goals
and causes.

Having friends can improve social skills and confidence in social


interactions.

Friendships provide a sense of adventure and exploration in life.

Friendships encourage open and honest communication in relationships.

Friends offer a sense of stability and routine in daily life.

Friendships promote a sense of belonging in a specific community or


interest group.

Having friends can enhance problem-solving abilities through


collaborative thinking.

Friendships provide a safe space for personal growth and self-discovery.

Friends offer emotional support and validation during times of insecurity.

Friendships foster a sense of empathy and understanding towards


others.

Having friends can improve overall life balance and well-roundedness.

Friends offer a sense of belonging in times of cultural or societal


differences.

Friendships promote a sense of adventure and trying new things.

Friends provide a support system for career-related challenges and


decisions.

Friendships offer a sense of stability and consistency in a changing


world.

Having friends can increase resilience and the ability to bounce back
from setbacks.
Friends offer encouragement and motivation to pursue personal
aspirations.

Friendships provide a sense of validation and acceptance for who we


Friendship

Friendship Speaking
a- Pair work : Ask each other the following questions:
* Have you got an intimate friend ?
* How long have you been friends ?
* Do you still remember your primary school friends ?
* Are you still in touch ? b- Share with the rest of the class: * How do people
make friends today ?
Read the text and do the activities below
Jackie Jones, 40, a part-time medical secretary from Essex, England, met up
with her old school friend, Heather Gooch, three years ago, after finding her
through the Friends Reunited website. Heather and I have known each other
since we were five, but lost touch when Heather left school at 16, to work as a
waitress, and I stayed on to do A-levels. We’d been such good friends at school,
I was curious to see what she was doing now and hopeful that we would
renew our friendship. So when I saw something in the paper about the
website, Friends Reunited, I logged on straight away. It was very easy to use.
You create your own password, and then look up your school and the year you
left and up comes a list of names. I was very excited when I found Heather’s
name in the list. We e-mailed each other at first, then spoke on the phone and
decided to meet up. It was 23 years since we’d last seen each other, but there
was no awkwardness. We took up exactly where we’d left off. It was incredible
at that time. It was as if we’d never been apart. We still have lots in common-
we laugh at the same things, like the same music and our lives seem to have
taken a similar path. She’s my best friend again. We e-mail each other every
day and I see her at least once a week – we go to restaurants, wine bars, the
cinema, and go shopping together. Heather’s family spent Christmas Day with
us last year because our husbands and daughters get on, too. It’s great. It’s a
deeper kind of friendship than the one we had at school, which I think comes
with age and experience. I feel I could turn to her for support and hope she
would do likewise. We’ve met up with a few other friends through the website
and last year we organized a reunion. Nearly 40 people came then, which was
lovely. When you have children, there was not always time to keep in touch
with all your old friends. I’d made new friends through their primary school,
but it’s lovely to have renewed a friendship from a different part of my life, and
when we’re together we feel like we’re going to keep in touch forever now.
Women’s weekly, July 27th 200

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