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Unit 5The Tapestry of Friendship By Ellen Goodman Paragraph 1-2 : the Prelude, where the author reveals what kind of film the woman had just seen. Paragraphs 3-6: the Introduction, where the author advances the double standard of friendship on the basis of the personally observed shift of focus of cinema lens. Paragraphs 7-18 :the body part, where the distinctions of the two types of friendship are detailed. The last paragraph : Conclusion, which summarizes the fundamental difference between the male companionship and the female friendship. Part I. Paragraph 1-2 In this part the author reveals what kind of film the woman had just seen and what attitude she had to it. Questions: 1. What kind of film did the woman see? 2. What did she think of it? Part I. Language Work slight Of small importance or consideration; trifling: slight matters.微不足道小事 She noticed this slight hint of manifestation of the color bar对有色人种的歧视. chase N.The act of chasing; pursuit.追赶，追逐：追赶的行为；追逐 There was a long chase before the criminal was caught. This time the chase would be long and hard and unrelenting. Only minor critics can find leisure for the chase of such small deer. The chase scene is the high point of the film. chase To go or follow in pursuit.追赶，跟随 A troop of children rushed in and chased each other noisily. The sun has chased away the shadows of the night. She chased all over town looking for a dress in her size. Shoot-out A decisive gun battle枪战 The robbery led to a shoot-out between the robbers and the police. The researchers suggested that, in the interests of public health, the penalty shoot-out should be abandoned. cosmic Adj. infinitely or inconceivably extended; vast: 无限地或未可知地扩大的；极广阔的： The earthquake was a disaster of cosmic scale. Physics is governed by cosmic laws. tapestry Something felt to resemble a richly and complexly designed cloth: the tapestry of world history. The whole scene is like a huge colored tapestry. The book is a tapestry of narratives with several