2013 main: FORMAL letter. Friendship (what-why-or)

Listening to a radio programme you heard different people discussing the topic of friendship between teens. You have decided to write a letter to the editor of the programme. In your letter

• - describe what kind of friend you prefer and why

and say

• - what can cause a friendship to go wrong
• - whether it is better to have a wide circle of friends or a few close friends

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I have just listened to your programme about friends and friendships. I’m writing to express support for this serious issue.

I strongly agree with you that friendship is defined in million ways. Friendship is a relationship that has many dimensions and styles. Friendship has no boundaries and no limits. True friendship is built on trust and mutual understanding. Your real friend is always there to help you and expects the same from you. He does not judge you for what you do, but instead understands and encourages you. I do believe that a true friend is a person who loves you unconditionally and will not try to change you. What is more, you never know when you will meet a friend.

I am a lucky person, because I know for sure I can count on my friend. Once, we were celebrating the Holiday of Winter. It was in our central park near the river. As the river was frozen we decided to have kebabs right on it. Suddenly, the ice cracked and I went underwater. My classmates were scared and ran away, except for one. Tom pulled me out and saved my life. I do not need any other proofs of his friendship.

It is no secret that friendships are based on trust, and if that’s betrayed, the whole relationship breaks down. Falling for the same guy, revealing your secrets, cheating, and backstabbing lead to breaking up. Thus, we should admit our failures, practise forbearance and be willing to learn something new. And we’ll avoid breaking up friendships over petty differences.

To be honest, I don’t need a wide circle of friends. I prefer one or two close friends, even though I know many people and have a large number of acquaintances. And I am sure that having a small group of friends gives you a better chance to cultivate deep and meaningful relationships.

To sum up, I have to state that I am in total agreement with those who considered friendship to be a vital part of our life.

Yours faithfully,
Margaret Brown