The Influence of Friends - Test 8
B2 First · Speaking Collaborative · Cambridge English First 2, Cambridge University Press
Discuss the task with your partner for about 2 minutes, then take 1 minute to reach a decision together.
Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for about two minutes. Many people are too easily influenced by their friends. Here are some things to think about and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task.
The influence of friends
being part of a group
wanting to be popular
importance of listening to family
importance of thinking for yourself
type of person you are
Now you have about a minute to decide what the best reason is for not being too easily influenced by your friends.
Now, talk to each other about whether you think people are too easily influenced by their friends.
Are people too easily influenced by their friends?
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