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MY FRIEND

My best friend's name is Michael. We made friends a few years ago. We are of the same age. We live in the same block of flats, so we see each other almost every day.

Michael is a tall slender boy. He has got dark hair, large dark eyes, a straight nose and thin lips. He wears spectacles. He is a nice guy. He is very honest and fair, understanding and kind. I trust him a lot and I'm sure that I can rely on him in any situation. He never lets people down. Michael is only 19 but he is very responsible — he finishes whatever he starts. He's got only one shortcoming. He is a bit stubborn; nevertheless he is pleasant to deal with.

Michael is an only child and his parents love him very much. His father is a lawyer. He is the most brilliant man I've ever met. He knows everything about the law. Michael's mother is a music teacher. No wonder Michael is so talented. He's got a very good ear for music. He likes jazz and plays the piano very well.

We spend a lot of time together. We often watch video or listen to music. Sometimes we go to the theatre or walk around the centre of the city, visiting small cafes, museums, art galleries, and shops. We talk for hours about all sorts of things (politics, love, teachers and girls). We discuss films, television programmes, books.

I never quarrel with Michael. But if there is some misunderstanding between us we try to make peace as soon as possible. What I like best about him is that he is always willing to help and share his knowledge, thoughts, and feelings. I respect him for his fairness, strong will, intellect, and modesty.

I miss Michael when we don't see each other for a long time. Without him I would feel lonely and uncomfortable. Our friendship helps me to feel strong and sure of myself.

Words:

of the same age [seɪm eɪdʒ] — однолітки

block          of flats — будинок (багатоквартирний)

slender ['slendə] — стрункий

honest ['ɔnist] — чесний

fair [['fɛə] — справедливий

understanding [,ʌndə'stændiŋ] — чуйний

to rely [ri'laɪ] on smb. — покладатися на кого-небудь, довіряти

to let smb. down — підводити

responsible [rɪs'pɔnsəb(ə)l] — відповідальний

shortcoming [ʃɔ:t'kʌmɪŋ] — недолік, вада

stubborn ['stʌbən] — упертий

he is pleasant ['pleznt] to deal [di:l] with — із ним приємно мати справу

a good ear ['ɪə] for music — гарний музичний слух

to make peace [pi:s] — помиритися

to respect [rɪs'pekt] — поважати

fairness ['fɛənɪs] — справедливість, чесність

modesty ['mɔdɪstɪ] — скромність, стриманість