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【题目】Steve and Yaser first met in their chemistry class at an American university. Yaser was an international student from Jordan. He wanted to learn more about American culture and hoped that he and Steve would become good friends. At first, Steve seemed very friendly. He always greeted Yaser warmly before class. Sometimes he offered to study with Yaser. He even invited Yaser to have lunch with him. But after the term was over, Steve seemed distant. The two former classmates didn’t see each other very often at school. One day Yaser decided to call Steve. Steve didn’t seem very interested in talking to him. Yaser was hurt by Steve’s change of attitude. “Steve said we were friends,” Yaser complained, “and I thought friends were friends forever.” Yaser was a little confused.

As a foreigner, he doesn’t understand the way Americans view friendship. Americans use the word “friend” in a very general way. They may call both casual acquaintances(相识的人；熟人) and close companions(伙伴) “friends”. These friendships are based on common interests. When the shared activity ends, the friendship may fade(逐渐消失). Now as Steve and Yaser are no longer classmates, their “friendship” has changed. In some cultures friendship means a strong lifelong bond between two people. In these cultures friendships develop slowly, since they are built to last. American society is one of rapid change. Studies show that one out five American families moves every year. American friendships develop quickly, and they may change just quickly as well. People from the United States may at first seem friendly. Americans often chat easily with strangers. But American friendliness is not always an offer of true friendship. After an experience like Yaser’s , people who’ve been in this country for only a few months may consider Americans to be fickle(易变的). Learning how Americans view friendship can help non-Americans avoid misunderstandings. It can also help them make friends in the American way.

【1】According to the passage, ________made Yaser a little confused.

A. Steve’s inviting him to dinner

B. Steve’s cold attitude

C. Steve’s studying with him

D. Steve’s misunderstanding him

【2】We can learn from the passage that_____.

A. Americans use the word “friend” in a very special way and like to develop a close friendship

B. American friendliness is always an offer of true friendship and is of great value

C. Americans think the friendship will last for ever, even though the shared activity ends

D. Americans always base their friendships with others on common interests

【3】In Paragraph 2, the underlined word “they” refers to “_______”.

A. American friendships

B. American families

C. People from the United States

D. misunderstandings

【4】This passage mainly tells us_____.

A. that people should not make friends with Americans.

B. that everyone needs friends.

C. the importance of keeping friendships

D. how Americans view friendship

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】

试题分析: 人与人之间的友谊由于民族文化的原因，导致对友谊的看法不同。美国人的友谊观就是出于共同的兴趣爱好，由于美国人经常搬迁，所以这段友谊就变了。有的文化则要保持长久的友谊。

【1】 B 细节理解题。根据第一段最后Steve didn’t seem very interested in talking to him. Yaser was hurt by Steve’s change of attitude. “Steve said we were friends,” Yaser complained, “and I thought friends were friends forever.” Yaser was a little confused. 可知，Yaser以为他和Steve会是永远的朋友，但是他们分开后Steve态度变冷淡了，Yaser有点迷惑不解。故选B。

【2】D 推理判断题。根据第二段Americans use the word “friend” in a very general way. …These friendships are based on common interests.可知，美国人“朋友”这个词很广泛，这些友谊以共同的爱好为基础。故选D。

【3】 A 词义推测题。根据American friendships develop quickly, and they may change just quickly as well.可知，they指代前面出现的名词American friendships，故选A。

【4】D 主旨大意题。根据文章最后Learning how Americans view friendship can help non-Americans avoid misunderstandings. It can also help them make friends in the American way.可知，本文主要讲述的是美国人的友谊观，故选D。