Friends play an important part in our lives, and although we may take friendship for granted (理所当然的), we often don't clearly understand how to make friends. While we get on well with a number of
people,we are usually friends with only a very few. For example,the average among students is about 6
per person. In all the cases of friendly relationships,two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of intimacy(亲密) between them and the reasons for their shared interests
varyc变化) greatly. As we get to know people,we think about things like age, race, and the economic
condition. It is more difficult to get on with people when there is a marked difference in age and the
background.
Some friendly relationships can be kept on argument and discussion, but it is usual for close friends to
have similar ideas and beliefs,the same opinions and interests- they often talk about "being on the same
wavelength". It generally takes time to reach this point. And the more intimately involved people become,
the more they depend on one another. People who want to be friends have to learn to put up with
annoying habits and to stand differences.
In contrast (比较) with the marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the
associationc友谊) between two people. But the supporting and understanding of each other that results
from shared experiences and emotions does seem to create a powerful bond,which can overcome
differences in the background, and break down barriers(障碍)of age,class or race.
1. According to the passage,_____.
A. friends are those who must share their interests
B. friends are closer than people who just get on with each other
C. all people know how to make friends
D. every student has six friends
2. We can learn from the passage that _______.
A.friendship can overcome all differences betweentwo people
B. there are no special ceremonies to strengthen friendship
C. standing differcnces in opinions can lead to friendship
D. friendship can be strengthened by smiles and soft voices
3. When people talk about "being on the same wavelength",thcy mean that they ________
A. watch the same TV program
B. are the same in all ways
C. have the same background
D. share the same way of thinkirig and the same interests
4. Which of the following is NOT implied in the passage?
A. Even friends may havc different opinions.
B. Friends never argue with each other.
C. It generally takes time for people to become close friends.
D. Someone's habits may make his friends unhappy.
