47. Talking about friends

What is the main topic of this episode?

• Sports
• Friends
• Travel
• Hobbies

Why is it hard for Georgie to stay in touch with her Spanish friends?

• She doesn’t like them
• They moved away
• She lives in London now
• She forgot their numbers

What does “keep in touch” mean?

• Stop talking
• Speak or see someone regularly
• Forget someone
• Travel to see someone

What does Georgie like to do with her friends on weekends?

• Go swimming
• Go for a walk or coffee
• Play board games
• Go shopping

What does Neil enjoy doing with his friends?

• Go dancing
• Travel abroad
• Watch sports and talk
• Visit museums

How does Neil feel about making new friends?

• He avoids it
• He thinks it’s boring
• He thinks it happens slowly and that’s OK
• He wants many new friends immediately

What word does Georgie use to describe girl friends?

• Mates
• Sisters
• Gal pals
• Buddies

What is another informal word for friend mentioned in the episode?

• Enemy
• Mate
• Fan
• Parent

What reason does Neil give for why friends are important?

• They buy you things
• You can be yourself with them
• They are always funny
• They give you advice

What does “a few” mean in this context?

• Exactly two
• None
• More than two, but not many
• A large number