Describe a time you got into contact with an old friend.
You should say:
Who he or she is
When and where you met
What you talked about
And explain how you felt about this experience
One memorable time I got into contact with an old friend was about two years ago when I reconnected with my high school classmate, Lily. We hadn’t spoken for almost five years after graduation because we had gone to different universities in different cities.
We unexpectedly ran into each other at a coffee shop in my hometown during the Chinese New Year holiday. Both of us were visiting our families, and it was such a pleasant surprise to see her there.
We spent hours catching up on our lives, talking about our university experiences, career paths, and how our families were doing. We even reminisced about our high school days, laughing at the funny moments we shared and the challenges we faced together.
This experience was truly heartwarming. It reminded me of how valuable old friendships are, even if we lose touch for a while. Talking to Lily felt natural, as if no time had passed, and it motivated me to stay connected with friends more consistently in the future.
有一次让我印象深刻的和老朋友联系的经历是两年前，我重新联系上了我的高中同学莉莉。毕业后我们差不多五年没有联系，因为我们分别去了不同城市的大学。
我们意外地在春节期间的家乡一家咖啡馆里碰到了。当时我们都回家探亲，能在那里遇到她真是一个令人惊喜的意外。
我们聊了好几个小时，互相分享了最近的生活，谈到了大学经历、职业发展以及家人的近况。我们还一起回忆起高中时光，笑谈那些有趣的瞬间和一起面对的挑战。
这次经历让我感到十分温暖，也让我意识到即使有时候会失去联系，老朋友依然很珍贵。和莉莉的聊天很自然，就像时间从未流逝一样，这也让我更加有动力在未来更主动地和朋友保持联系。
Part 3
Why do people lose contact with their friends after graduation?
为什么人们在毕业后会和朋友失去联系？
People often lose contact after graduation because their lives take different paths. They may move to different cities, get busy with work or family, or simply develop new routines that make staying in touch harder. Over time, lack of effort and communication can naturally lead to drifting apart.
毕业后，人们的生活往往会走上不同的道路。他们可能搬到不同的城市，忙于工作或家庭，或者只是形成了新的生活习惯，使得保持联系变得困难。久而久之，缺乏交流和努力自然会导致关系逐渐疏远。
Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?
拥有很多朋友比只有少数几个朋友更好吗？
This depends on the person. Having a lot of friends can expose you to diverse perspectives and opportunities, while having a few close friends can provide deeper, more meaningful relationships. Ideally, a balance between the two is best.
这取决于个人情况。拥有很多朋友可以让人接触到多样化的观点和机会，而只有少数几个密友则能提供更深层次、更有意义的关系。理想情况下，两者之间的平衡是最好的。
Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
只有少数几个朋友会限制视野吗？
Not necessarily. A small circle of friends can still broaden your horizons if they come from diverse backgrounds or have different interests. However, a larger network might offer more opportunities to learn and grow.
不一定。如果这少数几个朋友来自不同的背景或者有着多样化的兴趣爱好，他们也能帮助拓宽视野。然而，较大的人际网络可能会带来更多的学习和成长机会。
Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
你觉得自己擅长维持良好的人际关系吗？
I believe I’m fairly good at maintaining relationships because I value communication and mutual understanding. I try to check in regularly with friends and make an effort to support them when needed. However, there’s always room for improvement.
我觉得自己还算擅长维持关系，因为我很重视沟通和相互理解。我会定期和朋友联系，并尽力在他们需要的时候支持他们。不过，总是有改进的空间。
Why do people need to make new friends?
为什么人们需要交新朋友？
Making new friends helps people grow and adapt to changes in their lives. New friends can bring fresh perspectives, introduce us to new experiences, and support us in ways old friends might not be able to due to distance or different life stages.
交新朋友可以帮助人们成长并适应生活中的变化。新朋友能够带来新鲜的视角，引入新的经历，并在某些方面支持我们，而这些可能是老朋友因为距离或生活阶段不同而无法提供的。
Why do we have to give up some old friends?
为什么我们不得不放弃一些老朋友？
Sometimes, people outgrow certain friendships due to differing values, interests, or priorities. Maintaining a friendship can also be challenging if both parties don’t make an effort. Letting go of some old friends allows us to focus on more fulfilling and meaningful relationships.
有时候，由于价值观、兴趣或优先事项的不同，人们会渐渐和一些朋友疏远。如果双方都不愿意付出努力，维持友谊也会变得困难。放下一些老朋友可以让我们专注于更有意义、更令人满足的关系。
生词和短语总结
Reconnect with 重新联系
High school classmate 高中同学
Unexpectedly 意外地
Catching up 叙旧、聊近况
Career path 职业发展道路
Reminisce about 回忆
Challenges we faced 我们面对的挑战
Heartwarming 暖心的
Valuable friendship 珍贵的友谊
Consistently 持续地、一贯地
Lose contact 失去联系
Drift apart 渐渐疏远
Life paths 生活道路
Different routines 不同的日常习惯
Mutual understanding 相互理解
Fresh perspectives 新鲜的视角
Fulfill(ing) relationships 令人满足的关系
Adapt to changes 适应变化
Life stages 生活阶段
Outgrow friendships 不再适合某些友谊
Shared values 共同的价值观
Supportive relationships 支持性的关系
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