It’s completely normal for friendships to be nervous at times, because two people don’t necessarily share the same tastes, ideas, or ways of seeing or doing things. If you and your friend disagree about something, the two of you might not listen to or understand each other. 1. When a conflict(矛盾)appears, it’s important to deal with it. Here is some advice that might be helpful when you deal with it.

2. Start by identifying(确认)the situation that you’re having a problem with and what you’d like to change. For example, “I prefer to speak politely, not in this way...”

3. Tell your friend how the conflict makes you feel. For example, “it makes me very angry...”

◎Find out possible solutions. Together with your friend, find out possible solutions. You can even write them down on a piece of paper. 4.

◎Assess(评价)the solutions. Assess all the solutions with your friends. Are any of the solutions realistic? Do any of them satisfy both of you? Will any of them solve the problem?

◎Come to an agreement. Together with your friend, choose the solutions you prefer and come to an agreement.

◎Reassess. Some time later, check if the agreement has been respected and if the problem has been solved. 5. If the solution you chose hasn’t worked, you can try another.

A. Describe the problem.

B. Name your feelings.

C. That’s when a conflict comes up.

D. Different conflicts come up for different reasons.

E. At this stage, any idea is a start, so write them all down!

F. Take the time to talk to your friend and review your experiences.

Owen Howkins was born with a very unusual illness. According to Owen's father, Will Howkins, at present there are only around 30 people in the world with the illness. Owen always needs a wheelchair to get around. Not surprisingly, people are always looking at him, and that used to make the young boy nervous and uncomfortable.

Owen became lonely and even stopped going outside his house. That, however,was all before a dog named Haatchi came into his life!

Haatchi had a very difficult start in life too. When he was just five months old,the dog was hit by a train. His tail and a leg were hurt so badly that both had to be cut off. Luckily,his story was posted online and was seen by Owen's father and mother. They fell in love with Haatchi and decided to keep him,thinking that they were helping him.

In fact,it was Haatchi who helped them. By always staying with Owen,he became the boy's best friend. Slowly,Owen liked going out. Now he proudly walks around the neighborhood,showing off his dog and telling anyone Haatchi's story.

Haatchi's influence on the young boy is great. In October 2012,the International Fund for Animal Welfare gave Haatchi a special award(奖),The amazing friendship between the two has been shown in a short film called "A Boy and His Dog". It has not only won several awards,but also been watched by millions of people. British writer Wendy Holden has also written their story in a heart-warming children's book.

1.Owen stopped going out of his house because_______________.

A.his wheelchair didn't work well B.he disliked always being looked at

C.his father was too busy to take him outside D.he felt uncomfortable to see the 30 sick people

2.Both Haatchi and Owen_______________.

A.had a hard start in life B.was hit by a train

C.found a five-month old boy D.fell in love with their neighbor

3.Which of the following is TRUE about "A Boy and His Dog"?

A.It is a popular film. B.It made several children rich.

C.It was created by Owen's father. D.It got special help for millions of people.

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A.A Kind Family. B.A Brave Dog.

C.An Unusual Illness. D.A Special Friendship.

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