There are some things that are almost impossible to say to our close friends — especially if we want (A) them to be our friends for life. Are you wondering what problems others have?

“I can’t stand your other friends.”

My best friend, Kate, sometimes hangs out with some people that I really don’t like. I think they have a bad influence on her, and she only spends time with them because they are “cool”. Could you tell me if I should bring the matter up with her, or if it would be better for me to keep quiet? I don’t want to lose her as a friend.

— Linda

“I won’t help you cheat.”

(B) My closest friend, Kim, has lost interest in school and studying. He says he’s bored with the whole thing, so he often asks me whether I’ll let him copy my homework. By now I’ve said no, but he keeps asking me. I told him, “I think we’ll get in trouble.” but he just laughed and told me not to worry. I don’t want to put my grades at risk, but I’m afraid to face my friend about this, so I just keep avoiding the topic. How can I get him to stop asking? I was wondering if you could give me some suggestions for dealing with my problem.

— Mike

“No, I CAN’T do that for you!”

Anna is my best friend. We get along with each other well, but she is asking me to do things for her all the time. “Could you help me pick out some new clothes? Would you mind if I borrowed your bike? Can you look after my apartment while I’m away?” And these are just a few examples. I’ve said yes so many times that now I’m afraid I’ll hurt her feelings if I say no. Any ideas?

— Amy

【1】从文中找出(A)处划线单词 them 所指代的内容。____

【2】从文中找出与 “I was thinking whether you could help me out with your suggestions.” 意思相同或相近的句子。

【3】将文中(B)处划线句子 My closest friend, Kim, has lost interest in school and studying. 翻译成汉语。

【4】根据上下文，补全句子。Kate only spends time with some people that Linda really doesn’t like because______________________________________.

【5】回答问题。What does Kim often want to do?

【6】完成任务。Please give Amy ONE idea.