专业学位硕士研究生英语教程13.doc

Unit 13 Friendship Preview Friendship is a unique relationship. In contrast to most other relationships, friendship is voluntary. There are legal and religious ceremonies for marriage, and social and legal rules for governing marital relationships. We have no parallel ceremonies to recognize friendships and no formal standards to guide interaction among friends. The lack of social standards and recognition makes friendship a particularly challenging and exciting relationship. Text Reading Warm-up Knowing friendship. Friendship is universal; a close friend is a close friend anywhere. There are qualities we all admire in friends, and things all of us would do for friends. Now share your views on friendship with your friends. 1. In your country, where, when, or how did you first meet your friends? Circle as many as possible. a. childhood f. jobs b. within the family g. neighbors c. sports h. college or university d. organizations i. party e. schools j. classroom 2. How many years have you known your closest friends? a. less than one year b. one to five years c. five to twelve years d. twelve to twenty years e. more than twenty years 3. Circle five qualities that you think are the most important in a friend. a. sense of humor b. intelligence c. warmth d. physical beauty e. loyalty f. independence (i.e., not being too dependent on you) g. complete honesty h. similar religious beliefs i. similar political beliefs j. similar educational background 4. Which of the following actions would probably end a friendship of yours? a. your lending money to a friend and not getting it back b. a friend becoming involved with someone you dont like c. your moving to a new place d. your friend gossiping behind you II. Do you prefer going out with a group of friends or with one or two friends? Explain your preferences. Text Relationships: Friends and Acquaintances① Deena R. Levine and Mara B. Adelman [1] What do Americans me