what we know.

3. I ’ m not good at English, whenbut it comes to math, I am the best in the class.

3.2

1. No matter how heavy the rain was, the soldiers kept marching on. 2. Sam said, No “matter who becomes the President, I don ’ t care. ”

3. No matter whether she comes or not, it makes no difference to me.

4. Comprehensive Practice 4.1 Cloze

When it comes to friendship, few of us deliberately want them to cease. On the contrary, we want our friendships not merely to survive, but to flourish. Yet, no matter how much we value friendship, sometimes we do drift apart from one another. Without noticing it we may fail to invest enough time and effort in maintaining our relationships. If we neglect them in this way they cannot help but be damaged. And once the damage is done, it is often hard to revive the friendship.

4.2 Translation

1. The article/essay helps us get a deep insight into the nature of the problem. 2. Based on mutual respect, friendship will flourish. 3. Like a plant, friendship will wither if neglected.

4. No matter what may happen, we will do our best to overcome it.

5. A friendship without constant care from both sides will end up with a breakup. 6. This year cold weather has seriously affected the crops in the northern region. 7. As much as I hate to do it, I must finish the task as planned. 8. That means the new law also applies to private businesses.

Reading & Comprehending

Reading 1

1. Comprehension Check for Reading 1

1.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.T 6.T 7.T 8.F 9.T 10.T

2. Translation

1. 你的朋友被告上法庭受审，而你被传唤作证。

2. 他发现人们对一个好朋友在这种情况下该怎么做有着截然不同的看法。 3. 然而，他们并不认为仅仅为了朋友免遭入狱服刑就有必要歪曲事实，尤其当该朋友有明显过错时。

4. 他们认为谢丽尔太有控制他人的欲望，很多人认为谢丽尔应该少管闲事，不要想方设法去改变梅根。

Reading 2

Comprehension Check for Reading 2

1. He wrote in the sand: “ Today my best friend slapped me in the face. 2. He wrote on a stone:

“ Today my best friend saved my life.

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3. We should learn to forgive when someone hurts us and learn to always bear it in mind when someone does something good for us.

4. It was so powerful that he got everything he prayed for: food, a wife, a house, clothes and a ship.

5. He prayed that all his friend

’ s prayers be answered.

6. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Integrated Skills Practicing

I. Viewing & Listening

Three simple tips:

1. Establish open lines of communication with your roommate. If something is bugging you, don’tbe afraid to let him or her know. Be upfront and assertive, but not rude. And keep in mind that it ’always easier to deal with problems

sooner than later.

2. Be respectful of your roommate ’ s property and space. Ask permission before

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you borrow things that aren ’yourst. Don’ tforget that only half the room belongs to you. And always lock the door,even if you ’ ll be back in a minute.

3. Above all else, treat your roommate how you would like to be treated . That ’ s the golden rule.

III. Writing

Model paper for your reference

Friendship is often compared to a flower. In general, flowers need sunlight and

water to grow. If you don

expose’t flowers regularly to enough sunlight and water,

they will wither and even die. The same applies to friendship. If you take a friendship for granted, not spending time and energy nurturing/taking care of it, you may one day find your friendship has ceased to exist. Conflict can be compared to a

blow to a flower. Friendships, especially young friendships, are unable to endure conflicts just as flowers cannot survive repeated blows. If you have made

promises to spend your time with your friend, keep your word. Otherwise it will hurt your friend’ feelings. Old friends may be able to forgive your faults, but you cannot expect new friends to do the same. You must keep in mind that most friendships

have a breaking point and take care not to allow any conflict to go beyond that point. (157 words)