...，they're still sitting on the sofa，continuing the same conversation on the same topic.

......，她们仍坐在沙发上，就同一个话题继续着她们的同一个谈话。

2．状语从句的省略

When asked，they usually hesitate before responding，...

当被问及这个问题的时候，他们往往在回答之前都要犹豫一下，......

3．表语从句

The important thing to remember is that both of them are friendships.

需要记住的重要的一点是：这两者都是友谊。

Ⅰ.课文阅读理解

1．According to the first passage，which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Boys have more friendships than girls.

B．Boys and girls have the same attitude towards friendship.

C．Boys share activities，while girls share feelings.

D．Boys always seem to have a lot to talk about with their best friends.

答案　C

2．According to the second passage，the most important thing in life for the author is .

A．money B．friendship

C．security D．comfort

答案　B

3．According to the second passage，all of the following are the meanings of friendship EXCEPT that .

A．friendship means not being alone

B．friendship means having someone you can rely on

C．friendship means being committed to others

D．friendship means helping others do anything at any moment

答案　D

4．According to the second passage we know that .

A．once a friend always a friend

B．once a thief always a thief

C．the best way to have a friend is to be a friend

D．the best way to have a friend is to give others much money