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Part #1 | How would you describe a good friendship?
THINK
Who: Two school friends
What: Share their passions and challenges.
When: Throughout their school years and beyond.
Where: Starting in the schoolyard and continuing in various phases of life.
Why: They provide mutual support, understanding, and growth, proving that a good friendship stands the test of time and change.
SPEAK
“Two school friends began their journey in the schoolyard, sharing their passions and facing challenges together. Their bond grew stronger with each shared experience and continued throughout the various phases of their lives. This enduring friendship became a testament to mutual support, understanding, and growth. It showcases the remarkable resilience of a true friendship that thrives despite the changes and tests of time. These friends prove that a solid foundation formed in youth can evolve into a lifetime of companionship, where they not only reminisce about the past but also support each other through future endeavors and milestones.”
° Schoolyard: An outdoor area on a school’s property where children can play, often used in this context to symbolize early friendships formed during school years.
° Bond: A strong relationship or connection between people.
° Enduring: Lasting over a long period of time; durable.
° Testament: A clear sign or evidence of something.
° Mutual: Shared by two or more parties.
° Resilience: The ability to recover from or adjust easily to changes or challenges.
° Thrives: Grows, develops, or is successful.
° Evolve: Develop gradually or grow, often towards something better or more complex.
° Reminisce: Recall past events or experiences, often with a sense of fondness or nostalgia.
° Endeavors: Attempts or efforts to do something, often referring to significant or challenging tasks.
° Milestones: Significant stages or events in a process or development.
Part #2 | How would you describe a good friendship?
THINK
Who: Childhood friends who have grown up
What: Keep in touch through life’s ups and downs.
When: From their early childhood days to their adult lives, regardless of distance.
Where: Starts in their hometown but continues wherever life takes them.
Why: They show that a good friendship can endure life’s changes and distances, providing a constant in an ever-changing world.
SPEAK
“Childhood friends, whose journey began in their hometown, have managed to keep in touch through the myriad of life’s ups and downs. From the innocence of their early childhood days to the complexities of their adult lives, distance has become but a minor challenge in the face of their enduring bond. No matter where life has taken them, their commitment to staying connected has remained unwavering. They show that a good friendship can endure life’s changes and distances, providing a constant in an ever-changing world.”
° Keep in touch: Maintain communication with someone, often over a long period of time.
° Myriad: A countless or extremely large number of people or things.
° Ups and downs: A variety of good and bad experiences that are typical of a particular situation or activity.
° Innocence: The state, quality, or fact of being innocent of a crime or offense.
° Unwavering: Steadfast, committed, or determined; not wavering or hesitant.
Part #3 | How would you describe a good friendship?
THINK
Who: People from different cultural backgrounds
What: Share and celebrate their cultures with each other.
When: During their friendship, they learn more about each other.
Where: In various settings, from homes to cultural events in their community or abroad.
Why: They exemplify how good friendships can bridge cultural divides, foster mutual respect, and enrich each other’s understanding of the world.
SPEAK
People from diverse cultural backgrounds have found a way to weave a tapestry of friendship that is both vibrant and enlightening. Throughout their friendship, they embark on a journey of mutual discovery, sharing and celebrating their cultures with each other. They do this in various settings, from homes to cultural events in their community or abroad. This exchange deepens their bond and exemplifies how good friendships can bridge cultural divides, foster mutual respect, and enrich each other’s understanding of the world.
° Diverse: Characterized by variety or difference. In the context used, it refers to a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
° Weave a tapestry: Create a complex, interconnected picture or experience. In this context, it symbolizes the creation of a rich, multifaceted friendship.
° Vibrant: Full of energy and enthusiasm. Here it refers to a lively, colorful, and dynamic friendship.
° Enlightening: Providing insight, knowledge, or spiritual illumination. In this context, it refers to the learning and understanding gained from sharing and celebrating different cultures.
° Embark: To start a journey or project. In this context, it refers to the start of a journey of mutual discovery within the friendship.
° Bridge: To connect or reduce the distance between two things. In this context, it refers to how the friendship can overcome cultural differences.
° Foster: To encourage the development of something. In this context, it refers to promoting mutual respect and understanding in the friendship.