Part 2

For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). In the exam, write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on tho separate answer sheet.

Example: ABOUT

The importance of friendship

It is undeniable that friendship is important for just 0 _____ everyone. Individuals with several close friends are usually happier than those 9 . Good friends often know things that family members may not be aware of, even 10 they have lived together for years.

This is probably 11 when in the company of a good friend we share our secrets and dreams. Friends turn to one 12 for suggestions on how to solve their problems. There is a tendency 13 close friends to be very honest, sometimes saying things the other person may not want to hear!

Good friends stick together, and the best relationships may last a lifetime. It is 14 surprise that most friends have similar personalities, which reduces the risk of conflict. However, people don’t always have an accurate picture of 15 their true friends are. Research shows that in a surprising number of cases a person someone considers a good friend doesn’t feel the 16 about them.

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