FCE Essay writing (2)

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It cannot be denied that human beings are social animals and that the relationships we have with our friends and family are crucial in shaping who we have become. For me, the ties between family members are of more importance than those between friends. Some opine that friends, not family, are those we can share problems with. That may well be true; however, when the problems become serious, nearly all of us turn to our immediate family, because our friends are simply as unhelpful as we are. A couple of months ago I failed my algebra class and was depressed at the thought of saving money to repeat the class. I told my friends the bad news, but it was my parents rather than any friend of mine who completely eased my stress by giving me the money to resit the class. Family members are not only those whom we can turn to in bad times, but those whose company we can enjoy in good times. I have witnessed many girls say they love having their father’s company. The teenage girls next door usually go into raptures whenever the father is with them. When I visit their house, the girls often tell me their father’s jokes and show me their family photos taken while they spent their holiday together. Family gives us advice and teaches us invaluable lessons. When I was a university student, I had an affair with my lecturer and got pregnant. When the news leaked out, unlike some of my friends, my parents did not scold me at all. Instead, they gently helped me through the nightmare and taught me the right and the wrong. In sum, strong as our friendships may seem, family bonds play a more important role. (293 words)