Making Friends at School
Word Power
1. get along with
Значение: ладить с кем-то, иметь хорошие отношения.
I get along with most of my classmates.
Я лажу с большинством одноклассников.
She gets along well with her new teacher.
Она хорошо ладит со своим новым учителем.
2. have something in common
Значение: иметь что-то общее (интересы, взгляды, опыт).
We became friends because we had a lot in common.
Мы подружились, потому что у нас было много общего.
It’s easier to talk to someone when you have something in common.
Легче разговаривать с человеком, когда у вас есть что-то общее.
3. join in
Значение: присоединиться к деятельности или разговору.
He was shy at first, but he decided to join in.
Сначала он стеснялся, но решил присоединиться.
Don’t be afraid to join in the discussion.
Не бойся присоединиться к обсуждению.
4. feel left out
Значение: чувствовать себя исключённым, «в стороне».
She felt left out when nobody talked to her.
Она чувствовала себя лишней, когда с ней никто не разговаривал.
It’s important not to make others feel left out.
Важно не заставлять других чувствовать себя лишними.
Reading Text
When Leo moved to a new school, he hoped he would get along with his classmates. On the first day, he noticed that many students already had close friends. For a moment, he felt left out and unsure of himself.
During a group activity in English class, Leo discovered that he had something in common with two boys in his group. They all enjoyed playing basketball and watching the same films. The conversation became easier, and Leo started to relax.
At lunch, he saw the same boys sitting together. Instead of sitting alone, he decided to join in. They talked about their favourite teams and weekend plans. Leo realised that making friends sometimes begins with a small step.
By the end of the week, Leo felt more confident. He understood that if you try to join in and look for things you have in common, it becomes easier to get along with others.
Check Your Understanding
Why did Leo feel left out on his first day?
What helped him find something in common with his classmates?
Why was it important that he decided to join in at lunch?
How did Leo’s feelings change by the end of the week?
What can students do if they feel left out?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 — Choose the correct answer
It’s easier to ______ along with people who are friendly.
a) get
b) make
c) take
We became friends because we had something in ______.
a) usual
b) common
c) same
She was shy but decided to ______ in.
a) enter
b) join
c) go
He felt ______ out when nobody invited him.
a) left
b) put
c) taken
Exercise 2 — Match the words
get along with
have something in common
join in
feel left out
a) иметь что-то общее
b) присоединиться
c) чувствовать себя исключённым
d) ладить с кем-то
Exercise 3 — Use It!
Напишите 3–4 предложения о том, как можно подружиться в новой школе, используя минимум два выражения из Word Power.
Answer Key
Exercise 1
1 — a
2 — b
3 — b
4 — a
Exercise 2
1 — d
2 — a
3 — b
4 — c
Exercise 3 — Sample Answer
It is important to join in school activities and talk to classmates. If you have something in common, it is easier to get along with each other. Students should also try not to make anyone feel left out.
Language Tip
Фраза get along with часто используется с well: get along well with classmates.
Выражение have something in common может усиливаться словами a lot / much / not much.
Фразовый глагол join in обычно используется без прямого дополнения: join in the game, join in the conversation.
