Mai: I can see that you and Hoang Minh have become close friends, Lan. Lan: We have. I really like him because he doesn't rely on other people for help and isn't influenced by other people's opinions. Mai: I see. So he's very independent. Lan: Yes. He's also a very responsible student. He always completes his tasks on time, and never needs to be reminded about assignments and other schoolwork. Mai: Right. Lan: He's also reliable. Last week, our group worked on a project and he was assigned the most difficult part of it. He tried very hard and did it well. Mai: It's good to have a friend you can rely on. He seems very determined. Lan: He is. Last month, we were given a very hard Maths problem. While most of us gave up, he spent the whole night on it and solved it in the end. Mai:That's amazing! Lan: Yeah. Even our Maths teacher was very surprised to read his answer. Another good thing about him is that he's self-reliant. He always tries to find solutions to his problems and seldom needs help from others. Mai: His parents must be really pleased to have such a son. Lan: Of course. He also helps around the house a lot. But he still has time to read, so he's well-informed about what's happening around the world. It's interesting to talk to him. Mai: I'll talk to him sometime.
Lan:
Yes, you should. He's also very confident and decisive. He always believes in himself, and I really admire his ability to make decisions so quickly. He's a very independent person! Mai: That's great! You're lucky to have a close friend like him.