Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend.
You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend.
You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out loud.
You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.
Conflicts are a natural part of any friendship. Misunderstandings, competition, or differences in opinions may lead to quarrels. If not resolved, they can damage trust and even end relationships. However, specialists in psychology believe that conflicts, when solved constructively, can strengthen friendships.
Effective conflict resolution requires patience, listening skills, and compromise. For instance, friends may agree to respect each other’s boundaries or to share responsibilities more fairly. In schools, special programs on emotional intelligence and mediation are becoming popular. They teach teenagers how to control anger and find peaceful solutions.
History also provides inspiring examples: even political leaders often used dialogue and compromise to prevent wars. This proves that the ability to resolve disagreements is valuable not only for individuals but also for societies. Although quarrels are difficult, overcoming them makes friendships stronger and sometimes even unique.
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