Match the word with its translation.
- Argument
- Conflict
- Compromise
- To apologize
- To calm down
- Respect
a) компромисс
b) успокоиться
c) спор
d) уважение
e) конфликт
f) извиниться
Argument — спор, значит
Conflict — конфликт, значит
Compromise — компромисс, значит
To apologize — извиниться, значит
To calm down — успокоиться, значит
Respect — уважение, значит
Complete the sentences.
- The last time I had a small argument was with ______
- It was about ______
- In the end, I felt ______
- One thing I could have done better was ______
Задание личное, поэтому ответы придуманы. Они о ссоре с другом и построены по образцу: after the argument — чувство, could have done — Past Participle (could have + V
- The last time I had a small argument was with my best friend.
- It was about a school project.
- In the end, I felt relieved because we talked and solved the problem.
- One thing I could have done better was to listen to her opinion and not to raise my voice.
Put the following actions in order from the BEST (1) to the WORST (5) way to handle an argument.
___ Shout to make your point clear.
___ Listen to the other person's opinion.
___ Stop talking to the person for a week.
___ Find a solution where both sides are happy (a compromise).
___ Talk about your feelings using "I" statements (e.g., "I feel upset when...").
I think the best way to handle an argument is to ... because it ....
Лучший способ — найти компромисс, поэтому ему
I think the best way to handle an argument is to find a compromise because it makes both sides happy.
Agree or Disagree?
- It's better to avoid an argument than to tell your friend that he is wrong.
- If a friend is angry with you, you should give him some space for a few days.
- A true friend will forgive you no matter what.
Мнение личное, поэтому ответы приведены как пример, каждый с причиной.
- I disagree. It's better to tell your friend the truth politely, because avoiding the problem doesn't solve it.
- I agree. When a person is angry, he needs time to calm down, and then we can talk.
- I partly disagree. A true friend can forgive a lot, but not everything, for example betrayal, if you don't apologize.
