I FELT VERY TIRED WHEN I GOT HOME, SO I __________ (GO) STRAIGHT T...

28. I felt very tired when I got home, so I __________ (go) straight to bed. VIII. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (1m) love – friendship – some – any – to be – being – of - with Everyone has a number of acquaintances, but no one has many friends, for true (29)________ is not common, and there are many people who seem (30) _________ incapable of it. For a friendship to be close and lasting, both the friends must have (31)____ very special qualities. The first quality is unselfishness. A person who is concerned only (32)___________ his own interests and feelings cannot be a true friend. Friendship is a two-sided affair; it lives by give-and-take, and no friendship can last long which is all give on one side and all take on the other. IX. Read the passage carefully, choose the best answer for each of the following questions.(1m) Having a best friend to confide in can bring a positive effect on our emotional health. An evening out with the closest friend may be the best guarantee of a good time. In fact, our best friend can prevent us from developing serious psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. Best friendship evolves with time - we cannot go out and pick our best friend. We become friends with people who share common interests – at school or through hobbies, for example. Best friends have usually known each other for years and stuck together through good and bad times. If you haven't got one, perhaps you are being too distant from people, or focusing too much on your work.