Vocabulary
This word means to take care of or improve something by working on it.
Cultivate
According to the opening quote by Robert Louis Stevenson, a friend is a present you give to_______
Yourself
Find a boldfaced word page 73
Dedication
Find a Conjunction page 69
And, because
According to page 67, having a friend beside you decreases this physical and mental reaction.
Stress
The text uses this phrase to mean that having a few close, high-end friends is better than having many superficial ones.
Quality over quantity!
Besides humans, the text notes that scientists have studied these two animals forming special bonds with each other. What are the two animals?
Cats and horses!
Find a page that has a subheading
Page 72, 71, 70, 68, 64
Find a preposition page 71
On, in
According to page 64, scientists who study friendships do this to learn more about them.
Conduct research
This word means feeling sure about yourself, your abilities, and knowing you can do something well.
Confidence
According to the text, hanging out with friends can keep this part of your body active.
Brain/ Mind
Find a word that means close page 66
Nearby
Find a word with a suffix page 64
Entirely, importance, friendships
True or False: According to page 66, scientific research shows that only humans are capable of forming friendships.
False
This word describes dependable people who check in to see how you are and keep in touch.
Contact
True or False: According to the text, making new friends happens instantly without any time or patience.
False
Find a synonym for the word companionship page 65
Close Friendship
Find a verb that means stay page 73
Remain
Find a word in page 70 that describes someone who is easy to talk to and makes others feel comfortable starting a conversation
Approachable
This term describes someone who is easy to talk to and makes others feel comfortable starting a conversation.
Approachable
According to the text, how can having a friend standing nearby change your perception if you are asked how steep a hill is?
It makes the hill seem less steep and less difficult to climb
Find a word that means to annoy page 72
Tease
Find a prefix page 72
Unhappy
The text lists several ways to do this when a close friend moves away, such as writing letters or making video calls. This is called ________?
Stay in touch/ Contact