Some people like different friends. Others like similar friends. Compare the advantages of these two kinds of friends. Which kind of friends do you prefer? Explain why.

　　有人喜欢异质朋友，也有人喜欢同质朋友。对两者的优势进行比较。你更倾向于哪种？解释原因。

　　It is universally known that friendship is one of the eternal themes in the literature of all languages. This is because human beings were born to need the warmth and laughter of friends. However it is impossible for us to make friends with everybody. We have to choose true friends. Some of us like similar friends, while others different friends. Personally, I prefer both.

　　It goes without saying that having similar friends has many advantages. We can feel a sense of strength when we have a group of old friends who would share our sufferings and happiness. Moreover, old friends always know how to maintain mutual trust and how to avoid potential friction. I always feel delighted when I meet an old friend after a long departure. Immediately, hearty laughter fills the atmosphere.

　　Nevertheless I believe that a mixture of friends is equally advantageous. In the first place, frequent contact with different friends broadens my world outlook. For instance, I have found it a real treasure to have so many friends on the campus who often help me reinforce my beliefs. Secondly, I have found that different friends cannot only lead to new adventures but also show me new avenues in life. Thirdly, they can help me with whatever difficulties I encounter in life.

　　To conclude, I prefer to have both types of friends and as many as possible. Of course, I will not forget to choose friends wisely .

　　作文结构分析：

　　·Human beings were born to need friends.

　　·Advantages of having similar friends.

　　·Advantages of having different friends.

　　·Conclusion — my preference

　　作文内容分析：

　　本文是一篇议论文, 讨论了两种不同的交友方式的特点, 同时摆出自己的观点。全文层次分明, 观点明确, 说服力强。

　　单词词组：

　　eternal theme 永恒主题

　　warmth n . 温暖

　　laughter n . 笑声

　　a sense of strength 力量感

　　sufferings and happiness 悲和喜

　　maintain mutual trust 保持相互信任

　　avoid potential friction 避免可能发生的磨擦

　　broaden outlook 拓宽视野

　　treasure n . 珍宝

　　reinforce one’s belief 加强信念

　　new avenues in life 人生新的道路