01 Close to you - THE GREATEST GIFT OF LIFE

THE GREATEST GIFT OF LIFE

Friendship and Family Relationships - Complete Guide with Answers

Solving Arabic Language Exercises for Grade 9

💬 1. Quotes Discussion - Group Activity

In groups, look at the quotes below. Do you agree or disagree with them? Say why.

🤝 Elbert Hubbard

"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you." - Elbert Hubbard (American writer)

❤️ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The only way to have a friend is to be one." - Ralph Waldo Emerson (American poet)


📖 2. Reading Comprehension

Read the article quickly. What does the author do?
a He tells a story about two women in a café
b She describes her friends
c She tries to define what a friend is
d She gives advice on how to make friends
3. Read the article again and match headings A–G with paragraphs 1–6. There is one extra heading.
1 E. An example of friendship
2 B. Closer than close
3 C. Similar to ourselves
4 G. When is a friend not a friend?
5 A. A helping hand
6 D. How to keep it going
Extra F. Let's get started!
4. Complete the sentences below using 1-3 words from the article:
1 Psychologists believe that people who wear glasses often stay close together
2 If someone you meet wants to be friends, you often want to be open with them
3 According to the text, it's not easy to find good friends
4 Online contacts may not actually be real friends
5 It's important to keep in touch if you want to stay friends with someone who lives abroad
5. In pairs, say if you agree or disagree with these statements. Say why:

🔄 Opposites attract

Student's own answer

🔍 Hard to find

Good friends are fun to be with, but they are hard to find

⏳ Last lifetime

True friendships last for a lifetime

🧠 Know feelings

Best friends know what you're thinking and how you feel


📝 6. Vocabulary Practice

Complete the statements with the verbs from the box:

1. I find it easy to make friends with people

2. I get on well with everyone

3. I spend more time with my friends than with my family

4. I don't usually keep in touch with my classmates during the holidays

5. I never turn my back on anyone when they need help

6. You can't help everyone but I never let my friends down

7. I think it's easier to be open with friends than family

8. My best friend and I share our feelings

9. I don't think I can rely on all my friends


🎯 7. Friendship Similarity Quiz

HOW SIMILAR ARE YOU AND YOUR FRIEND?

Think of a close friend and answer the questions. Count how many 'yes' answers you have, then check page 87 for results.

1. Do you go to the same school?

2. Are you the same nationality?

3. Are you the same age? (±12 months)

4. Are you the same height? (±5 cm)

5. Do you weigh the same? (±5 kg)

6. Is your hair more or less the same color?

7. Are your eyes more or less the same color?

8. Do you both wear (or both not wear) glasses?

9. Do you live near each other? (10 min walk)

10. Do you like the same things?

11. Do you listen to the same kind of music?

12. Do you wear the same kind of clothes?

Student's own answer - Compare results in groups
Workbook - Family Relationships
Match headings A–H with paragraphs 1–7:
Paragraph Heading
1 E. A family of nine
2 F. No brothers or sisters
3 B. Disorganized but happy
4 C. Thoughts about the future
5 D. Enjoying the differences
6 A. Advantages and disadvantages
7 H. A difficult question to answer
Vocabulary Matching:

1. only child - not having any brothers or sisters

2. spending time - to socialize with

3. get on very well - to have a good relationship with

4. share your feeling with - to tell each other about your emotions

5. be open with - to feel able to tell the truth

6. rely on - to depend on

🔗 Additional Resources & Links

🌐 Internal Links - Related Topics:

🏛️ Manifestations of Greek and Roman Civilizations in Jordan:
https://www.mulhimjo.com/2025/10/blog-post_173.html
⚔️ The Frankish Invasion of the Arab Islamic World:
https://www.mulhimjo.com/2025/10/blog-post_218.html

🌍 External Resources - Trusted Sources:

📚 Psychology Today - Friendship Research:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/friendship
🎓 Verywell Mind - Building Healthy Relationships:
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-make-friends-4153368
🏫 American Psychological Association:
https://www.apa.org/topics/friendship
bilal
bilal
تعليقات