【题目】(1 ) Roses come in a variety of colors ranging from white, pink, yellow and red, but it is the red rose that is most admired. It is not strange, therefore, that the rose has __________ among flowers for

Americans : it is a symbol of beauty, perfection and love. On special occasions, a dozen long-stemmed roses sent to the right person say more than a thousand words, for the rose is a symbol of love.

(2)The fragrance (香味)of a rose is almost perfect among flowers. Some may be as fragrant, but none more so. What sets the rose apart from other flowers are the thorns which both protect itself and cause pain to those who touch it unwisely. The well-known proverb " Every rose has a thom" reminds us that every joy which comes into our life brings its own shadow of sorrow.

(3)A rose, therefore, becomes a metaphor(隐喻)for love. It is both beautiful to the eyes and painful to the touch. This combination of contrasts perfectly symbolizes the poetic meaning of love with all its beauty and suffering.

(4 ) Roses, therefore, should be given only on special occasions, with special colors and to special people. They are never picked at random and given to just anybody. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and graduations provide the special settings for this appropriate expression of affection. Since roses themselves are so delicate in their beauty, it is commonly believed that they should be given only to women and preferably by men. If a man sends the same to a woman, it would give out a definite signal that she is very special in his life.

【1】 List three matters that need to be paid attention to when giving roses. ( within 10 words)

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(2)__________________________________________________

(3)__________________________________________________

【2】 What's the main idea of the passage? (within 5 words)

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【3】 Please fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. ( within 10 words)

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【4】 Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?

Before you send roses to others, you'd better think twice.

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【5】 Translate the underlined sentence in the second paragraph into Chinese.

【题目】Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships do not last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous; be understanding.

Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do not tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always trust one another to speak and act honestly.

Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes of course. Instead you have to learn how to share things you enjoy, like your hobbies and your interest. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend.

Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand.

No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity, and understanding.

【1Some friendships don’t last very long because ____.

A. some people receive friendship but don’t give friendship back

B. they don’t know friendship is something serious

C. those who give others friendship receive friendship from others

D. there are too many people who want to make friends

2The best title of this passage is _____.

A. Honesty is the Best Policy

B. A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed

C. Three Important Points in Life

D. Three Important Points in Making Friends

3Which of the following isn’t mentioned in the passage?

A. Always tell your friends the truth.

B. Sharing your mind with your friends is of great value.

C. A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend.

D. Discussing your problems with your friend often helps to solve the problem.

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