Read the passage carefully , then choose the correct answers .
Having a best friend to confide in can bring a positive effect on our emotional heath . An evening out with the closest friend may be the best guarantee of a good time . In fact , our best friend can prevent us from developing serious psychological problems such as depression and anxiety . Best friendship evolves with time - we cannot go out and pick our best friend . We become friends with people who share common interests - at school or through hobbies , for example . Best friends have usually known each other for years and stuck together through good and bad times . If you haven't got one , perhaps you are being too distant from people , or focusing too much on your work .
1/ A best friend can ...........................................
a. give us a healthy life
b. go out with us in the evening
c. spend much time finding
d. share joy and sadness with us
2/ Close friends need to ...................................
a. study at the same school
b. have the same interests
c. pursue the same hobbies
d. spend time together
3/ According to the passage , .............................................................................
a. it takes a lot of time to make close friendships
b. we can go out and choose a good friend easily
c. best friends have good and bad times
d. It's very difficult to make lasting friendships
4/ The word " one " in the last paragraph refers to .....................................
a. good time
b. bad time
c. a friendship
d. a close friend
5/ Which of the following sentences is not mentioned ?
a. We often have satisfaction being with a close friend
b. the ties of close friendship will never be broken
c. An unsociable person may not have a close friend
d. Friendships need time to develop .
