Communicative Tasks : Task 2 Key for reference: close Jack: I find it easy to make friends in China. People here are very friendly. They smile all the time, especially the girls. Wang Hong: We're taught to be cheerful, so other people will like us. But we're not always trying to make new friends. Jack: That's how it seems to me. Maybe it's because we make new friends quite often. Wang Hong: We think it's just as important to maintain our old friendships. Some of them last a lifetime, beginning in childhood. Jack: Would you rather have a lot of friends or a few very good friends? Wang Hong: Having too many very good friends would be too difficult. Jack: Perhaps we could agree that it would be ideal to be married to your very best friend. Wang Hong: Yes, I think that would be wonderful in any country! But I'm still looking for the right person.

Situation: A Chinese student and an American student are talking about their friends and some of the differences between friendships in the two countries. They each have many questions. Think of some answers they might give. Tips: Questions Do you have a best friend or special friend? When and how did you first meet? Have you made some new friends lately? How did you meet them? Do you often exchange letters or emails with your friends? Do you like to send (phone/computer) messages to your friends? Do your friends enjoy group activities? Which ones do they like most? Answers I met my very best friend when we were classmates at the age of ... At college I have made many new friends in my classes. I have also met some new friends online and at parties. My friends often enjoy (eating/hiking/singing/sports, etc.) together.

录音时间：