第二套

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of mutual understanding and respect in interpersonal relationships. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

　　在人际关系中相互理解和尊重的重要性

　　【范文】

　　The importance of mutual understanding and respect in interpersonal relationships

　　Everyone has his own will and his own ideas about things. As a result, there are always differences between us, which may cause conflicts between people. How can we solve this problem? The answer is to have mutual understanding and respect in interpersonal relationships. The reasons are as follows.

　　On the one hand, mutual understanding and respect in interpersonal relationships helps to maintain good and healthy relationships between friends and colleagues. Only the two sides involved are willling to put themselves into other people’s shoes can they understand each other fully, which builds a solid foundation for a deeper relationship and further cooperation. One the other hand, by mutual understanding and respect, people can easily avoid conflicts and solve problems. On may occasions, mutual understanding makes it easy for both parties to reach an agreement on the topic they are discussing. This may help to solve the toughest questions amony different cultures and countries.

　　To sum up, it is of great importance for people to gain mutual understaning and respect in interpersonal relationships, for they are the basis for deep and lasting friendships and a harmonious world.