题目内容
Friend is better than fortune. Friend is worse than poison in some cases. The two sentences above are opposite and seem to be unreasonable but they can be explained as follows: the first refers to all good friends who drive us towards good while the second all bad ones who lead us to wrong ways.
My ideal friend is of course a good friend whose goodness is shown below――he has no bad likings, such as smoking and drinking. He lives in frugality(节俭). He studies hard so as not to waste his golden time. At home he honors his parents and loves his brothers; at school he respects his teachers and shares feelings of his classmates. He treats those truly who are true to him. In a word, he has all the good characters better than mine. I can follow him as a model. With his help I am free from all difficulties.
Indeed, if I have such a person as my friend, I shall never fear difficulty and I shall never know the existence of the word "failure".
56. This passage tells us ________.
A. how to make friends with others
B. how the writer's friend helps him
C. what kind of person the writer's friend is
D what kind of person we should make friends with
57. An ideal friend means ________.
A. a polite friend B. a false friend
C. a likable friend D. an old friend
58. From the passage we can learn that ________.
A. the writer and his ideal friend have a lot to learn from each other
B. the writer has a lot to learn from his ideal friend
C. the writers ideal friend has a lot to learn from him
D. the writer has only a little to learn from his ideal friend
59. From the second paragraph, we can infer the writer is sure that ________.
A. nothing cannot be done with friend
B. only the first sentence is reasonable
C. he who does not smoke or drink must be a good friend
D. good friends should always help each other
Of all the things our wisdom tells us will make life entirely happy, the greatest is the possession of friendship. One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives. Friends are very rare jewels, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed.
On the first Sunday in August, it’s time to recognize your friends and their contribution to your life. The first Sunday in August was fixed as National Friendship Day by the U.S. Congress in 1935, and remains a tradition observed in many countries and cultures. In 1997, the United Nations named Winnie the Pooh as the world’s Ambassador of Friendship.
Apparently, there are several friendship holidays, all of which fall on fixed dates.
National Friendship Day is on the first Sunday in August
Women’s Friendship Day is on the third Sunday in September
International Friendship Month is February
Old Friends, New Friends Week is the third week of May
People show their appreciation for friendship in various ways. Some expressions may be practical ones, such as flowers, particularly the pink friendship roses, cookies, chocolates, souvenirs from their vacations, a tape of favorite songs, farewell dinners, and welcome balloons.
Recipe for Friendship 2 cups of patience, 1 heart full of love, 2 handfuls of generosity, 2 cups of loyalty, 1 cup of understanding, A dash of laughter. Mix them all well. Spray generously over a lifetime and serve everyone you meet.
Friendship helps to bring peace and positivity to the globe, another great reason to celebrate! Although our friends certainly deserve thanks on more than just one day of the year, what better day to honor them than Friendship Day!!
【小题1】Which of the following proverbs supports the main idea of the first paragraph?
| A．Friendship cannot stand always on one side. |
| B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
| C．A friend without faults will never be found. |
| D．A life without a friend is a life without a sun. |
| A．National Friendship Day. | B．Women’s Friendship Day. |
| C．International Friendship Month. | D．Old Friends, New Friends Week. |
| A．Inviting your friends over for a party. |
| B．Looking on your friends as relatives. |
| C．Honoring your friends on Friendship Day. |
| D．Being loyal and generous to your friends. |
| A．a prescription for curing friends | B．a method of keeping a friendship |
| C．the pleasure of having friends | D．the importance of friendship |
Real-life Friends
Most people know the saying: A man's best friend is his dog; and that Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. However, dogs can’t offer advice or make you a cup of tea when you need one; and precious stones are cold comfort when you need a hug, and a shoulder to cry on.
What are Friends?
There are many ways to describe a friend. Friends are the family you can choose for yourself. Friends are a much better medication（医疗）than medication is, and people who spend time with friends are happier with their lives as they are less lonely.
A good friend will put you to bed when you’re lost consciousness. Ensure you’re not laid on your back, and remember to remove your shoes. You should be able to tell a true friend anything without being judged by them.
How do Friendships Begin?
This is an easy question. Find someone else who has similar interests with you. You now have another person to talk to about your shared interest but remember they like to talk too, so be prepared to shut up and listen once in a while. Hopefully they will have other friends and will introduce you to them, thereby expanding your circle.
Friendships which begin due to location, for example, next-door neighbors or school classmates, rarely survive transitions such as moving to other neighborhoods, schools, colleges, jobs, immigration, and so forth. Attend a school reunion and you’ll wonder what on earth you ever had in common with these people other than your age, although it is possible to have a friendship with someone you met at school. Mutually maintain it, and eventually become godparent or “uncle” to each others’ children.
How Friendships are Maintained
To have a friend you must also be a friend and be prepared to be there for them should they need you. Failure in this respect would label you a fair-weather friend and you would most probably be abandoned.
Boundaries
Like every other relationship you have in your life, there are boundaries you shouldn’t cross with your friends. One of those is money: Don’t lend to your friend and don’t ask for a loan yourself.
Friends are unpaid counselors（顾问）,but phoning them at 2 am because you’re awake and would like a chat is not a good idea. Neither is phoning them at 10 am if you know they’re a shift-worker. Friends are people who need some space and quiet time. Generally, it all boils down to mutual respect and understanding.
It’s not a good plan to interrupt your friend while they’re on a date/on holiday/attending an orchestral recital/at a funeral.
Trust
Trust is the most vital element in any relationship. If you’re not trustworthy then you probably don’t deserve friends, so try to remember that you promised to see that dull film with them or applaud them at their first attempt at a karaoke or an Open Mic night. If you have promised to look after their clothes while they go for a bet, then make sure you do. You might like to carry enough cash to help them out too, as you never know when that situation might be reversed.
Don’t lie to your friend: if they know you well they’ll know you’re lying or will at least be suspicious. If you find out something that you know will hurt your friend, be tactful（圆滑）. Do they need to know? Would they appreciate knowing? Can you tell their mum so she can break the news? Cowardly, yes, but mums usually have a much better way with words. Remember, if you do decide to tell them and it’s painful, they will probably need some time alone, after lashing out at（抨击）the closest thing—you. In that case, play the waiting game. Then don’t beat them up about it afterwards.
A Friend for Life
Strong friendships can last a lifetime with care and consideration. The benefits are multi-folds; you’ve got someone to share birthday cake with, and especially for single people, a pub meal or a trip to the cinema is no fun alone, is it? Plus it’s always nice to know there’s someone there for you, as you’re there for them, through the bad times as well as the good. Altogether now: Oh I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends.
1.According to the passage we can learn that good friends should be ___________.
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A．paid counselors |
B．money lenders |
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C．good listeners |
D．next-door neighbors |
2.The author brings in the topic by ___________.
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A．giving negative examples |
B．raising a relative question |
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C．describing a natural fact |
D．explaining what friends are |
3.The underlined phrase “a fair-weather friend” in Para 6 probably refers to a friend who _____.
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A．likes only fine weather |
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B．will always stand by you |
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C．likes to make friends in fine weather |
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D．will run away from you when you need help badly |
4.What can be inferred from the passage?
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A．The more friends you have, the happier you will be. |
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B．Medication is also a better way to maintain strong friendships. |
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C．You may lose a friend if you are always telling lies to him or her. |
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D．We should only make friends with those having similar interests. |
5. From the last paragraph we can learn that the author ____________.
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A．doubt whether there are true friends and friendship |
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B．has lost a lot of good friends without any reasons |
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C．has already benefited a great deal from his friends |
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D．has been tired of making friends with single people |
6. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
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A．How to make friends. |
B．Friends and friendship. |
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C．Ways to maintain friendship. |
D．Boundaries of friends. |