"The Cornerstones of My Life"

GSE level: 67 - 71 CEFR level: B2+ Word count: 135 Sentence count: 7

Vocabulary above the level of your text

helping | companionship | wealth | reassurance | enrich | navigate

In his essay, Jason Foo emphasizes the crucial role that friends and family play in his life. He reflects on how
these relationships provide essential support during tough times, acting as a "living diary" where he can share
his thoughts and concerns. Foo highlights the unwavering love, joy, and reassurance his family offers,
acknowledging that life would be significantly harder without their support. Similarly, he describes his friends as
a second family, offering trust, guidance, and a source of joy and energy. Friends help him combat sadness and
provide companionship and fun. Foo concludes that true wealth lies in the love and happiness provided by
friends and family, rather than in material wealth. He stresses that these relationships are what truly matter in
life, helping to navigate its challenges and enrich his overall well-being.

Other readability measures

ARI Coleman Liau Flesch Kincaid FOG SMOG

12.5 12.9 11.4 15.1 13.9

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