社会与人际关系

激活·素养解读

实践·读写整合

How to be a good roommate

如何做一个好室友

1 It can be a wonderful and satisfying experienceto have roommates to share a home with. Livingwith others can often help you develop close rela⁃tionships and learn some life skills along the way.But being a good roommate is about so much morethan just keeping the room tidy. It means creating apeaceful living environment where respect and understanding are the underlyingvalues. Here are five practical tips on how to be a good roommate.

2 Firstly， any effective roommate relationship is built on respect. Just like in any otherhealthy relationship， roommates need to appreciate and respect one another's boundaries and personal space.

3 Secondly， to resolve any concerns that may develop， effective communication isessential. Create an open⁃door policy where roommates can feel free to voice theirworries， expectations， and feedback.

4 Thirdly， nothing is more important than keeping your shared spaces clean and organized.Take the time to clean up after yourself and respect each other's standards of cleanliness.Keep communal areas like bathrooms and kitchens clean.

5 Besides， cultivating a sense of humor can help diffuse tension caused by living withothers and create a more relaxing atmosphere. A well‑placed joke or a funny story can easethe stress and strengthen your bond with your roommates.

6 Lastly， being considerate of your roommates' schedule， preferences， and routines ispart of living with them. It is wise to be mindful of noise levels， especially when one ofyour roommates is studying or working or when anyone in the apartment is asleep.

7 Self‑awareness， sensitivity， and adaptability are ongoing processes that are allneeded if you want to be a good roommate. When you make the choice to focus on how yourbehavior and approach affect the common living experience in your home， your relationshipwith your roommates might lead to lifelong friendships.

Activity A Reading for understanding

语篇解码

（一）主题归纳

What is the text mainly about？

（二）结构分析与信息梳理

Fill in the blanks according to the text with only one word for each blank.

Activity B Reading for writing

一、词块积累

underlying 潜在的；根本的

be built on 建立在……的基础上

respect 尊重

boundary 边界

resolve concerns 解决担忧

essential必要的

voice one's worry 表达担忧

cultivate 培养

diffuse tension 缓解紧张气氛

atmosphere 气氛

ease the stress 缓解压力

strengthen one's bond with... 加强与……的联系

be considerate of 体贴；体谅

be mindful of 注意

adaptability 适应性

二、典句赏析

（一）动名词作主语或宾语

1. Living with others can often help you develop close relationships and learn somelife skills along the way. 与他人相处通常有助于你建立亲密的人际关系，并在这个过程中学习一些生活技能。

【点石成金】本句中，主语是动名词Living with others，这句话阐述了与他人相处对个人成长的影响。

2. It means creating a peaceful living environment where respect and understandingare the underlying values. （成为一个好室友）这意味着创造一个和平的生活环境，在这个环境中尊重和理解是根本价值观。

【点石成金】该句的宾语是动名词短语creating a peaceful living environment，阐述了“成为好室友”的内涵，其后跟了关系副词where引导的定语从句，表明和谐环境的根本要求是尊重和理解。

【例句仿写】众所周知，创造一个和谐的宿舍环境对于学生生活是重要的。

（二）定语从句

Create an open‑door policy where roommates can feel free to voice their worries，expectations， and feedback. 制定一项“开门政策”，让室友们可以自由表达他们的担忧、期望和反馈。

【点石成金】该句包含了由关系副词where引导的定语从句，其先行词为an opendoorpolicy，定语从句补充的细节使“开门政策”这一抽象概念更加清晰和具体。

【例句仿写】建立和谐融洽的居住环境，在这个环境下个人空间得到尊重。

（三）时间状语从句

It is wise to be mindful of noise levels， especially when one of your roommates isstudying or working or when anyone in the apartment is asleep. 注意噪声大小乃明智之举，尤其是当室友在学习或工作时，或者是公寓里有人睡着时。

【点石成金】该句的结构为“it is adj. to do sth”，表示“做某事怎样”，后跟when引导的状语从句，阐述了在学习、工作或有人睡觉的情况下注意噪声大小的重要性。

【例句仿写】当矛盾发生时，你应该冷静下来，并与室友沟通。

三、写作迁移

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Andrew不久前出国留学，他来信说在与室友相处时遇到了问题，特向你请教如何与室友相处。请你给他回一封邮件，内容如下：

1. 表达理解和关心；

2. 相处的具体建议；

3. 表达个人期待。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 至少需要使用一个本文中解析过的句式；

4. 注意段落内的逻辑关系。

参考词汇：harmonious 和谐的 dormitory 寝室

Dear Andrew，

I'm sorry to know that you have some trouble getting along well with your roommates.___________

Yours，

Li Hua

写作导引

激活思维

本次写作任务是写一封建议信。在信中，李华需要为笔友提供关于与室友相处的建议，描述营造和谐的宿舍氛围的重要性，分析与阐述和室友相处时出现的问题，并给出具体建议。题目要求使用动名词作主语或宾语、定语从句或时间状语从句。这些写作要求与所给语篇的主题语境是紧密相关的。我们可以通过整合同一主题的阅读材料的内容和语言，梳理写作思路和积累素材。

素材积累

本次写作任务是基于同一主题的语篇阅读的写作，我们可以通过学习、模仿并运用阅读中的语言表达，如词块和句型，积累写作的语言素材。

（一）表达理解和关心，表明写信目的

1. I am sorry to know that you have trouble getting along with your roommates.Creating a harmonious dormitory life is essential， and I am here to offer you some suggestions.我很抱歉得知你和室友相处不好。营造和谐的宿舍生活是至关重要的，我在此向你提出一些建议。

2. I completely understand how challenging it is to adjust to living with others in aforeign country. Getting along well with others is significant to campus life， and Im writingto give some advice. 我完全理解适应在异国他乡与他人一起生活是多么具有挑战性。与他人和睦相处对校园生活意义重大，我想给你提供一些建议。