Karen is angry with her friend Ben because he was rude the last time she saw him, and his family is conservative, not open-minded. Ben is also lazy and boring at school, not a hard worker or funny. However, Ben has been an extravagant friend, not a loyal one. The document discusses listening to Karen talk about Ben and identifying whether descriptions of him are positive or negative. It then prompts discussing qualities of a good friend.

1. LISTENING
Personality
Matters
3. Listen to Karen talking about her friend Ben and circle the right answer.
1. Do you recognise
these people? Match
the adjectives with the
pictures.
Ben was very rude / polite last time she saw him.
His family is really conservative / open-minded.
He is very lazy / hard-working at school.
friendly / extravagant / hardworking / funny / open -
Ben is very funny / boring.
minded / polite / rude / loyal
He has been a loyal / extravagant friend.
4.Answer the questions.
A. Why is Karen angry with Ben?
B. Is he a good friend? Why?
5. Think about the qualities that a good friend should
have. Discuss them with your partner and compare
your opinions.
2. Discuss with your partner
the qualities you like about
them and why.
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