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Should friends be different or the same? Different people have different ideas. The following is what four of my classmates say.
My name is Susan. I am outgoing. I like to have friends who are similar to me. Both my best friend Linda and I like traveling. We went to Italy with our families last summer vacation. We stayed there for two weeks. Next year we want to go to Paris.
My name is Mary. I like to have friends who are different from me. My best friend Betty is shorter and more outgoing than me. I am quiet and I like reading very much. Betty likes sports and she plays ping-pong well.
I'm Peter. I like to have friends who are like me. It can be very helpful. I'm a little quiet and my good friend Rick is quiet, too. Sometimes I don't know what to do with my problems and he can tell me what I should do, because he knows about me better than people who are different from me.
I'm Bill. I have both kinds of friends. I think they are important. They make my life more interesting.
1. How long did Susan stay in Italy?For two weeks.
2. What kind of sport is Betty good at?Ping-pong.
3. Who is Peter's good friend?Rick.
4. Why does Bill think it's important to have both kinds of friends?Because they make his life more interesting.
5. How many of the four think friends should be the same?Two.

答案： 1. For two weeks. 2. Ping-pong. 3. Rick. 4. Because they make his life more interesting. 5. Two.