Module 3 Interpersonal Relationships—Friendship If life is war, then our friends are our best allies (盟友). They're the ones we call up when there's a battle ahead and we're going to need some help. They're the ones who come in when we're weak. They're the ones who are always there, supporting us, throughout losses and gains. According to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, we choose our friends based on this unconscious notion (信念) that they will support us in times of need. The research leaders, Peter DeScioli and Robert Kurzban, said, “The relationships between friends are similar to those of allies between nations.” Like nations that unite together, we're friends because we trust each other. We need each other, for resources and support. It's a support system that's necessary to our country. Because if you think about it, every great power would be nothing without its allies, and our strength is dependent on the strength of our friendships. We take care of our friendships the same way we take care of our allies. We support them, go to them in times of need and rely on them in our own moments of weakness. They'll be the first ones there when we've been attacked and the last ones to leave in recovery. We choose people based on the notion that they will provide aid and care when we need these things most. They are a support system we need to create for the tough battles. Friendships are built without any necessary expectation that they will receive anything in return anytime soon, but knowing that support is there when they need it makes all the difference. We need time to find out whether our friends are our best allies. According to Kurzban, “We live in a world where conflict can arise and allies must be in position beforehand.” In life, we all may fight a few battles and we feel stronger knowing someone has our back. Section_ⅠIntroduction_&_Reading_—_Pre?reading Roy's Story I remember the first time I met Roy①. He was standing in the centre of a group of boys, and he was telling a joke②. When he reached the final line, everyone burst out③ laughing. Roy laughed too, a loud happy laugh. “Popular boy，” I thought to myself④. My name is Daniel. I was the new boy in the class. Our family was from the north of England, but my father had been offered a better job in London, and our whole family had moved there. I was twelve and, having lost all my old friends⑤， I felt shy and lonely at my new school. There were 33 students in my new class, and most people weren't very interested in a shy new boy. Roy was one of the few people who were kind to me⑥. He often invited⑦ me to join his particular group, and as a result⑧， I started getting to know⑨ people. Roy and I became good friends. We trusted⑩ each other and we could talk about personal matters?， things that were important to us?. ①the first time作先行词，其后定语从句的引导词实际上是that，此时that是关系副词，可以省略。 ②tell a joke/jokes讲笑话 make a joke of sth. ... ...
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