重难词

intimacy  n. 亲密，亲近；友好

superiority  n.优越性，优等

highlight  vt.使突出，强调

                  n.最精彩的部分

houseguest  n.在家过夜或暂住的来客

protest  v.抗议，反对

                n.声明，反对

consequences  n.影响效果

intertwined    adj.互相纠缠的

check with  与...协商

长难句

Intimacy is key in a world of connections where individuals negotiate complex network of friendshi,minimize differences try to reach agreement,and avoid the appearance of superlority ,which would highlight differences.

亲密是关键的一句连接个人洽谈，复杂网络的友谊，尽量减少差异，努力达成共识，并避免出现的优势，这将突出差异。

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Passage Two

总结

1.Auther want to tell our：to relate the best way of inviting a houseguest.

2.Superiority and Intimacy    very closely

3.Linda was upest because Josh didn't introduce his friend to her.

4.If Linda would like to buy something experience,she would discuss it with Josh.

5.According to the passage,women tend to be more polite than men.