GOLDfirst Unit 10 "Virtual Friends"

Making friends online, avoids the social awkwardness that can occur when trying to make new friends.

She found it difficult to sustain the children's interest.

The benefit is clear - you cut out all the boring small talk.

There are always stories buzzing around.

Some people say they've met their soulmate online.

The wild population of koalas is in danger of dying out.

The traditional notion of marriage goes back thousands of years.

Government figures underestimate the problem.

That film clip has been shown countless times.

If you are elderly or physically disabled, massage can be beneficial to you.

Without the internet, many housebound people would have no social contact at all.

Jim can be so naive sometimes.

I was very conscious of being a social misfit at school.

I don’t find his jokes at all amusing.

That's a ridiculous idea.

Those buildings are sensitively designed, they're not purely functional.

She is the most genuine person I've ever met.

I thought it was worthwhile to clarify the matter.

My sister has always been quick-tempered.

I was a strong-willed child, and insisted on having my own way.

My brother tends to have his head in the clouds. He's the dreamer in the family.

She is extremely level-headed and sensible.

The idea seems rather old-fashioned now.

She's such a kind-hearted person, I wish I was more like her.

There is a strong emotional bond between mother and child.

I used to love going to theme parks.

It's best to travel by tube.

Keep an eye out for rabbits in the field.

My brother is tall and well-built.

He has unimaginable wealth.

She saw a message on the hospital noticeboard.

France's space centre was looking for astronauts.

The Northern Lights are an amazing spectacle.

Our ultimate objective is to have as many female members of Parliament as there are male.