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nguyenhbach · 08-06-2002, 11:51 PM

It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

People waste a lot of time rambling about whether borrowing money from a friend can harm the friendship or not. It is very difficult to figure out the truth. In my opinion, however, money is just a minor problem and it cannot damage “ the real McCoy” friendship.

First and foremost, real friends are those who we can count on in bad time and good time. Is there anything more valuable than having someone that you can always share both your happiness and sadness? Long-lasting friends also are life-jackets for us whenever we are flooded in rough situations. So, when my friends are in financial trouble and need a hand from me, I do not hesitate to provide them with as much money as I can; as in my view of our friendship is the biggest treasure.

In addition, lending money to a friend might make the friendship more tightened. It seems to me that a real friend will never disappear with my money. I will never forget Zulu, a close friend of mine. She use to be a stockbroker, and once rich. And, when Dot-Com companies were torn down in the financial storm in early 2000, she lost lots of money and even could not afford herself. She decided to borrow money from me to start a little restaurant in Hanoi, my hometown. “That’s ok.”, I said, “Here is some money I can lend you.” After one year, her restaurant was in a good business situation and she paid me back. I came to realize with pride and happiness that our friendship was getting closer.

All in all, it seems hard to say borrowing money from a friend can harm the friendship. However, with the voice of my own experience, a consideration is needed before a loan, especially a big one. Anyway, “A friend in need is a friend indeed”.

cinderellahn · 08-07-2002, 12:58 AM

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It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

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People waste a lot of time rambling about whether borrowing money from a friend can harm the friendship or not. It is very difficult to figure out the truth. In my opinion, however, money is just a minor problem and it cannot damage “ the real McCoy” friendship.

First and foremost, real friends are those who we can count on in bad time and good time. Is there anything more valuable than having someone that you can always share both your happiness and sadness? Long-lasting friends also are life-jackets for us whenever we are flooded in rough situations. So, when my friends are in financial trouble and need a hand from me, I do not hesitate to provide them with as much money as I can; as in my view of our friendship is the biggest treasure.

In addition, lending money to a friend might make the friendship more tightened. It seems to me that a real friend will never disappear with my money. I will never forget Zulu, a close friend of mine. She use to be a stockbroker, and once rich. And, when Dot-Com companies were torn down in the financial storm in early 2000, she lost lots of money and even could not afford herself. She decided to borrow money from me to start a little restaurant in Hanoi, my hometown. “That’s ok.”, I said, “Here is some money I can lend you.” After one year, her restaurant was in a good business situation and she paid me back. I came to realize with pride and happiness that our friendship was getting closer.

All in all, it seems hard to say borrowing money from a friend can harm the friendship. However, with the voice of my own experience, a consideration is needed before a loan, especially a big one. Anyway, “A friend in need is a friend indeed”.

A good essay. However, in the 3rd para, you should tell us some reasons why lending money to a friend make the friendship more tightened before the example. However, this is a minor point, just to make your essay more convincing. The conclusion is a bit broken.

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Vaya · 08-07-2002, 02:35 AM

Some general ideas about your essays.

1. All of them are good, fluent and smooth, worth the score of 5.0-6.0.
2. You like to write in the introduction something like this:

Quote:

People waste a lot of time rambling about...

But sometimes it isn't true.
3. You like sayings. It isn't good or bad it is just a fact.
4. You like to write essays which mainly contain only two ideas about an issue (2 paras), I think it would be better to write 3 paras with 3 main ideas. But this is only a tiny piece of advice.
5. You don't like to compare things and that is your the weakest point. You write only about one thing (even if the topic asks you to write about two - libraries and sport), you don't even mention another one (just in introduction). You should at least mention some other possibilities and opportunities. For example: this topic-you could imagine that your friend hasn't paid you back. You could say: I stil wouldn't be angry... (would you?)

HTH! Renata

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The post above contains only my own opinion which has nothing to do with official TOEFL

Wanee · 05-27-2003, 02:45 AM

Hi friends:
I am afraind that the #73 should be:
Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient....
So, your topic is #173 instead of #073.

ccll11 · 05-27-2003, 10:29 AM

to nguyenhbach

It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

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People waste a lot of time rambling about whether borrowing money from a friend can harm the friendship or not. It is very difficult to figure out the truth. In my opinion, however, money is just a minor problem and it cannot damage “ the real McCoy” friendship.

First and foremost, real friends are those who we can count on in bad time and good time. Is there anything more valuable than having someone that you can always share both your happiness and sadness? Long-lasting friends also are life-jackets for us whenever we are flooded in rough situations. So, when my friends are in financial trouble and need a hand from me, I do not hesitate to provide them with as much money as I can; as in my view of our( of our should be 'the' )friendship is the biggest treasure.

In addition, lending money to a friend might make the friendship more tightened('tighter' will be better). It seems to me that a real friend will never disappear with my money. I will never forget Zulu, a close friend of mine. She use to be a stockbroker, and once rich. And, when Dot-Com companies were torn down in the financial storm in early 2000, she lost lots of money and even could not afford herself. She decided to borrow money from me to start a little (small )restaurant in Hanoi, my hometown. “That’s ok.”, I said, “Here is some money I can lend you.” After one year, her restaurant was in a good business situation and she paid me back. I came to realize with pride and happiness that our friendship was getting closer.

All in all, it seems hard to say borrowing money from a friend can harm the friendship. However, with the voice of my own experience, a consideration is needed before a loan, especially a big one. Anyway, “A friend in need is a friend indeed”.

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08-06-2002, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
nguyenhbach Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 12	It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer. People waste a lot of time rambling about whether borrowing money from a friend can harm the friendship or not. It is very difficult to figure out the truth. In my opinion, however, money is just a minor problem and it cannot damage “ the real McCoy” friendship. First and foremost, real friends are those who we can count on in bad time and good time. Is there anything more valuable than having someone that you can always share both your happiness and sadness? Long-lasting friends also are life-jackets for us whenever we are flooded in rough situations. So, when my friends are in financial trouble and need a hand from me, I do not hesitate to provide them with as much money as I can; as in my view of our friendship is the biggest treasure. In addition, lending money to a friend might make the friendship more tightened. It seems to me that a real friend will never disappear with my money. I will never forget Zulu, a close friend of mine. She use to be a stockbroker, and once rich. And, when Dot-Com companies were torn down in the financial storm in early 2000, she lost lots of money and even could not afford herself. She decided to borrow money from me to start a little restaurant in Hanoi, my hometown. “That’s ok.”, I said, “Here is some money I can lend you.” After one year, her restaurant was in a good business situation and she paid me back. I came to realize with pride and happiness that our friendship was getting closer. All in all, it seems hard to say borrowing money from a friend can harm the friendship. However, with the voice of my own experience, a consideration is needed before a loan, especially a big one. Anyway, “A friend in need is a friend indeed”.

05-27-2003, 02:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wanee Eager! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 67	Hi friends: I am afraind that the #73 should be: Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient.... So, your topic is #173 instead of #073.

05-27-2003, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
ccll11 Eager! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 86	to nguyenhbach It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer. -------------------------- People waste a lot of time rambling about whether borrowing money from a friend can harm the friendship or not. It is very difficult to figure out the truth. In my opinion, however, money is just a minor problem and it cannot damage “ the real McCoy” friendship. First and foremost, real friends are those who we can count on in bad time and good time. Is there anything more valuable than having someone that you can always share both your happiness and sadness? Long-lasting friends also are life-jackets for us whenever we are flooded in rough situations. So, when my friends are in financial trouble and need a hand from me, I do not hesitate to provide them with as much money as I can; as in my view of our( of our should be 'the' )friendship is the biggest treasure. In addition, lending money to a friend might make the friendship more tightened('tighter' will be better). It seems to me that a real friend will never disappear with my money. I will never forget Zulu, a close friend of mine. She use to be a stockbroker, and once rich. And, when Dot-Com companies were torn down in the financial storm in early 2000, she lost lots of money and even could not afford herself. She decided to borrow money from me to start a little (small )restaurant in Hanoi, my hometown. “That’s ok.”, I said, “Here is some money I can lend you.” After one year, her restaurant was in a good business situation and she paid me back. I came to realize with pride and happiness that our friendship was getting closer. All in all, it seems hard to say borrowing money from a friend can harm the friendship. However, with the voice of my own experience, a consideration is needed before a loan, especially a big one. Anyway, “A friend in need is a friend indeed”.

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