12. Sınıf İngilizce Friendship ve Reading Comprehension Testi

Rose: “I finally met Daniel yesterday. What do you think of him?”

Ava: “He’s quite easy to talk to. He’s got short, reddish hair and he’s a bit shorter than average, but what really stands out is how attentive he is. He kept asking me questions about my interests and remembered details from our earlier conversations.”

Rose: “That sounds impressive.”

According to the conversation, which statement about Daniel is correct?

Whenever Emma is upset, her friend Clara shows up – not with solutions, but with snacks and silence. She sits with Emma, lets her talk when she wants to, and stays quiet when she doesn’t. She never says “you should have done this differently.” After an hour with Clara, Emma always feels lighter.

What can be concluded about Clara as a friend?

Alex: “Can you describe your best friend for me?”

Sam: “______”

Alex: “She sounds amazing. Looks and personality together – the perfect combination!”

Choose the most appropriate response for Sam.

A pie chart shows the results of a survey: “What do you value most in a friendship?”

Loyalty: 35% — Honesty: 30% — Empathy: 20% — Humour: 10% — Other: 5%

Which statement correctly interprets this data?

Read the paragraph and identify the sentence that does NOT belong:

“A person’s physical appearance can reveal certain clues about their personality. Someone who dresses neatly and maintains eye contact often comes across as confident and organised. People who smile openly tend to be seen as approachable and warm. The local supermarket recently opened a new branch near the school. Those who use expressive hand gestures while speaking are usually perceived as enthusiastic communicators.”

Which sentence is irrelevant to the main topic?

Some argue that true friendship is only possible between people who have known each other for many years. However, close bonds can form very quickly in situations of shared experience or emotional openness. Soldiers who serve together, students who study abroad, or strangers who survive a crisis often form lasting friendships in a short time. What really matters is not duration but depth.

What is the main conclusion of this paragraph?

Research from Harvard University followed the same group of people for over 75 years and tracked their health, happiness, and relationships. The study found that the quality of relationships – not wealth, fame, or professional success – was the strongest predictor of happiness and health in old age. People with warm, trusting friendships were not only happier but also experienced less physical pain and lived longer than those who were isolated.

According to the passage, what was the most important factor for long-term happiness?

Which of the following statements correctly describes someone’s appearance and then draws a reasonable conclusion about their personality?

Which of the following would be MOST suitable as a supporting argument in an opinion essay titled “Honesty Is the Most Important Quality in a Friend”?

Noah always arrives early to meetings and finishes his tasks before the deadline. He keeps a detailed planner, returns phone calls promptly, and rarely, if ever, cancels plans at the last minute.

What can be concluded about Noah’s personality?