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 Exercise 1
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1. Choose the best answer to each question based on the information from the passage.

  1. Which of the following is least likely to be true according to the passage?  
    Friendship may end slowly.
    Friendship may end suddenly.
    Friendship may end painfully.
    Friendship may end pleasantly.

  2. Which of the following does not suggest a friendship has ended?  
    A) We meet often, mainly as a habit.
    B) We think of our friend as a former friend.
    C) We see each other less and less.
    D) We disagree with each other.

  3. According to the information from the passage, what is the greatest danger to a friendship?  
    A) Moving (to another place).
    B) Change.
    C) Disagreement.
    D) Withdrawing.

  4. According to the passage, who may most often have a feeling of being deserted by old friends?  
    A) Single people.
    B) Coupled people.
    C) Divorced people.
    D) Old people.

  5. How can you ENSURE that a friendship will NEVER end? 
    A) Try to meet your friend very regularly so you won't lose contact.
    B) Try to avoid any extreme changes in your personality or lifestyle.
    C) Try to avoid all conflicts or disagreements, and keep no secrets.
    D) There is no way for that: even the best maintained friendships may end.
 
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