雅思口語高頻話題：讀書時的朋友

　　Describe a school friend you remember well.

　　You should say:

　　who this person was

　　what he/she looked like

　　Part 3

　　Are there any differences between childhood friends and friends in adulthood?

　　Actually yes. First, a childhood friendship has innocence and there are easier ties to make with someone when you are younger. There are also easier ways to find things in common with another person when you are younger. When you’re older it’s kind of like having the safety net removed. Then, you can do something as a kid in a friendship and it’s either cute or brushed off. As an adult it’s a little harder because if something is misconstrued then even the most rational person can get upset.

　　Which do you think is better, to have a large group of friends or just a few close friends?

　　Definitely a few good friends. Less worry and problems to deal with. I believe in quality over quantity when it comes to close friends. I feel more comfortable hanging out with my small band of pals, and I know I can be myself and I trust them all implicitly.

　　Well, the way people make friends today is not much different from the way people used to. You meet someone and hang out with them and see if your personality clicks.

　　What do you think is the value of teaching history in school?

　　History always helps us to understand the present about a person, society or nation. For example, history of the Egyptian, Indian and Chinese civilizations gives us a good idea of how people lived, worked or fought in wars in the past and how the world has progressed over the centuries. Take a passion to study history you will discover that many countries have so many amazing secrets, stories and knowledge to offer. And the past can in some way help us to predict about the future.