Topic(题目)：
Some people choose friends who are differentform themselves. Others choose friends who aresimilar to themselves. Compare the advantages ofhaving friends who are different from you with theadvantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why?
Model Essay(范文)：
There are a lot of advantages to having friendswho are different from you. For one thing, they'll give you a different way of looking at theworld,. Friends who are different can introduce you to foods, music, politics, and books you'venever tried before. If you're a spontaneous kind of person, someone who is more scheduledcan help you get better organized. You, on the other hand, can help them loosen up a littlebit, and do things more on the spur of the moment.
Someone who is different from you won't have the same reaction to situations. This can bea big help. If you're the kind of person who gets very impatient waiting for your meal in arestaurant, it helps to have someone calm with you. Your friend can help you keep yourtemper. If you're a little timid about standing up for yourself, a more assertive friend canhelp you develop a little more self-respect.
However, there can also be advantages to having friends who are similar to you. Youusually enjoy doing the same things, so you don't have to argue about what you want to do. Sometimes it's fun experiencing new things. Other times, it's more fun doing what you knowyou'll enjoy.
All things considered, I think I'd like to have a lot of acquaintances who are different and afew close friends who are similar to me. That seems the best of both worlds.
重点单词 全部解释
assertive[ə'sə:tiv]adj. 断定的，过分自信的
reaction[ri'ækʃən]n. 反应，反作用力，化学反应
spontaneous[spɔn'teiniəs]adj. 自发的，自然产生的
loosen['lu:sn]vt. 放松，松开，解除(便秘等)，放宽
impatient[im'peiʃənt]adj. 不耐烦的，急躁的
organized['ɔ:gənaiz]v. 组织
timid['timid]adj. 胆怯的，害羞的
temper['tempə]n. 脾气，性情
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