Reading Comprehension and Correction Exercise

2 Read the following speech bubbles. Then, do the exercises.

Bertha: My close friend is my cousin Bob. We're at the same age but he always gives me advice. We share a lot of interests, so we always enjoy spending time together. That's why I love him very much.

I have a friend for life. His name is Albert. We became friends at primary school. We always count on and support each other. Now, we live in different cities, but I know he is always there for me.

Dan (photo of a young man)

Theo: My best friend is my dog Buddy. I call him "Buddy" because I share my secrets with him. Although he doesn't talk to me, he always listens to me. I'm sure he understands me. I love going for a walk with him.

a Write Bertha, Theo and Dan's opinions about their best friends.

1. (Bob) ........................................................

2. (Albert) ........................................................

3. (Buddy) ........................................................

b Correct the sentences according to the speeches.

1. Bob is Bertha's best teacher. No.

2. Bertha and Bob have different interests. No.

3. Theo and Albert met each other at high school. No.

4. Theo and Albert live in the same city. No.

5. Buddy is Dan's cat's name. No.

6. Buddy doesn't understand Dan. No.

c Prepare a speech and mention one of your friends.

This question includes visual content: The image contains three portraits with speech bubbles labeled with names: Bertha (top right), Dan (top left), and Theo (bottom right). Bertha is an adult woman, Dan is a young man, and Theo is a young man. Speech bubbles contain text describing their best friends. There are exercise sections labeled 'a', 'b', and 'c'. Section 'a' lists names 1, 2, 3 with lines for answers. Section 'b' lists 6 sentences numbered 1-6 with 'No.' tags next to them.