Friendship · HSK 3

A Sad Day

A student does poorly on an exam and feels sad, and his close friend comforts him and helps him regain his confidence.

The Exam Results

Xiao Hua

我这次考试不好,心里很

zhèkǎoshìchénghǎoxīnhěnnánguò

My grades on this exam weren't good; I feel really sad.

Xiao Fang

怎么了?你看起来很不开心。

zěnmelekànláihěnkāixīn

What's wrong? You look really unhappy.

Xiao Hua

爸爸妈妈会,也怕同学笑我。

dānxīnbamahuìshīwàngtóngxuéxiào

I'm worried my parents will be disappointed, and afraid my classmates will laugh at me.

Xiao Fang

,一次考试不能说明一切。

biézháokǎoshìnéngshuōmíngqiè

Don't worry; one exam can't explain everything.

Words of Comfort

Xiao Fang

我觉得你应该找出问题,然后认真复习。

juédeyīnggāizhǎochūwènránhòurènzhēn

I think you should find the problem, then review seriously.

Xiao Hua

你说得对,可是我现在很,没有

shuōdeduìshìxiànzàihěnjǐnzhāngméiyǒuxìnxīn

You're right, but right now I'm really anxious and have no confidence.

Xiao Fang

我会帮你一起学习,我们慢慢来。

huìbāngxuémenmànmànlái

I'll help you study together; let's take it slow.

Xiao Hua

谢谢你,有你这样的朋友我真高兴。

xièxieyǒuzhèyàngdepéngyouzhēngāoxìng

Thank you; I'm so glad to have a friend like you.

Regaining Confidence

Xiao Hua

现在我觉得好多了,不那么了。

xiànzàijuédehǎoduōlemehàile

I feel much better now; I'm not so afraid anymore.

Xiao Fang

对啊,的时候,跟朋友说说话会一些。

duìanánguòdeshíhougēnpéngyoushuōshuohuàhuìshūfuxiē

Right; when you're sad, talking with a friend makes you feel a bit better.

Xiao Hua

下次考试我一定会更努力。

xiàkǎoshìdìnghuìgèng

Next exam I'll definitely try harder.

Xiao Fang

你可以的,加油!

xiāngxìndejiāyóu

I believe you can do it; keep it up!

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