Adult Friendships - Unit 4

C2 Proficiency · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Ready for C2 Proficiency Student's Book, Macmillan

You will hear part of an interview with two sociologists, Hanya Richardson and Jeffery Walsh, in which they discuss adult friendships. For questions 1–5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

You will hear part of an interview with two sociologists, Hanya Richardson and Jeffery Walsh, in which they discuss adult friendships.

When discussing the aging process, Hanya and Jeffery agree that

it causes bonds with childhood friends to weaken.

social lives fall victim to life circumstances.

people get stuck in established friend groups.

adults dedicate too much time to work and too little to leisure.

When describing how adults meet potential friends, Jeffery reveals

his belief that younger people are more open to new friendships.

his conviction that genuine friendships start organically.

his impression that people have unrealistic expectations.

his belief that people are unwilling to put in sufficient effort.

What does Hanya say about the use of avoidance strategies?

It stops you from making an emotional investment in people.

It allows us to better grapple with awkward social situations.

It limits opportunities for achieving personal growth.

It refocuses our minds away from distressing thoughts.

What advice is given about how to strengthen a new friendship?

Embrace taking the initiative.

Identify activities you could do together.

Avoid neglecting established social protocols.

Fulfil your commitments to the other person.

In Hanya's view, friends who behave badly

may overstep boundaries but do so unintentionally.

can stretch our patience past its breaking point.

should be given the benefit of the doubt.

will come to regret their actions at a later date.

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