杭州学军中学2009届高三上学期期中考试

英     语

               命题:李学雷   校对:万蒙芳

 

本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分,共150分。考试时间120分钟。

第I卷(选择题,共100分)

第一部分:英语知识运用(共两节, 满分50分)

第一节:单项填空(共20小题,每小题1分,满分20分)

从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. Despite the language ________, they soon became good friends.

  A. barrier           B. conflict        C. misunderstanding     D. dilemma

2. Talking about the future, I prefer ________ a businessman ________ be an official.

  A. being…to        B. to be…to       C. to be…rather than     D. being…more than

3. My interest in stamp?collecting ________ my school days.

  A. dated from        B. dates back to    C. has dated to         D. has dated back to

4. With all factors ________,we think this program may be better than all the others in achieving the goal.

A. being considered   B. considering     C. are considered        D. considered

5. ―What clothes should we wear to attend the ball?

  ―Dress ________ you like.

A. however          B. what          C. whatever            D. how

6. Your words have taken burden off my mind. How can I thank you ________?

A. adequate          B. sufficient       C. plenty              D. enough

7. ―Do you regret paying twenty dollars for the book?

―No, I would gladly have paid ________ for it.

A. three times so much                  B. three times as much   

C. as three times much                  D. as much three times

8. It is in the city          you are going to pay a visit to        _ this kind of beer is

 produced.

A./…where            B. where…that       C. /…that                   D. that…which

9. If he ________ quietly as the doctor instructed, Ronald would not suffer so much now.

  A. laid              B. lay             C. should lie          D. had lain

10. The teacher warned ________ was caught ________ during the test would be punished.

   A. that whoever…cheating               B. that anyone…being cheated

   C. anyone who…to cheat                D. the person…to be cheating

11. They need your help badly at the moment, ________?
A. needn’t they      B. need they       C. don’t they         D. do they

12. The suspect was ________ by the police as he tried to leave the country.

   A. picked up        B. picked out       C. caught up           D. sent out  

13. ―You have just 15 minutes to get to the airport.

      ―All right, I guess I can ________.

       A. do it           B. make it          C. finish it             D. get it

14. A few people were killed in the fire, but ________ were saved.

A. the most         B. most of them     C. most of whom        D. most

15. ― What did she think of the film?

― She said she ________.

A. had never seen a better one                  B. had never seen so better one

C. has never seen a so good one               D. has never seen such a good one

16. The residents, ________ had been damaged by the fire, were given help by the Red Cross.

A. all of their homes  B. all of whose homes  C. whose all homes    D. all their homes

17. I tried to explain the matter to my mom, but she was so angry that she ________ listen.

A. couldn’t          B. wouldn’t        C. shouldn’t            D. might not

18. Martin borrowed a car from his brother and gave his friend Tim ________ ride to ________ center of the city.

A. /…a             B. the…a          C. a…the              D. /…the

19. Scarcely ________ his homework when she went out.

A. finished she       B. she had finished  C. did she finish         D. had she finished

20. ________ of the land in that county ________ covered with trees and grass.

A. Two fifth…is      B. Two fifth…are    C. Two fifths…is       D. Two fifths…are

第二节 完型填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

阅读下面短文,撑握其大意,然后从21―40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I was having a bad week. Christmas was over and the weather was very cold.  21   was piling up. Every teacher seemed to  22  lots of homework. I walked home in the 18-degree cold,  23  overwhelmed (压得喘不过气来) and a little sorry for myself. And then I  24  him, a man obviously  25 , pushing a shopping cart he no doubt “  26  ” from a local supermarket. It probably held most of his earthly possessions, which  27  a disheveled sleeping bag and a few bottles to be returned for a nickel (5分钱)  28 . He stood miserably, clapping his hands and stomping his feet,  29  this action would replace central heating.

And then I  30  how close I was to home and  31 , eventually, I would be warm and safe. It made me  32  about how lucky I was that my primary focus was not warmth or  33 , but academics.  34  so I thought, I have a lot to be thankful for.

I began an alphabetic list of the things I should be thankful for, like April vacation, apple pie, and  35 . My spirits  36  as I remembered barbecues, babies and birthdays. How glad I was  37  had caring teachers, and chicken wings. As I slid my key into the door, I realized that I had only  38  the letter C. I felt warm and grateful. I told myself  39  the next overwhelming day, I would remember to begin  40  the letter D.

21. A. Schoolwork   B. Housework   C. Farm work    D. Brain work  

22. A. give         B. receive     C. offer        D. prepare

23. A. to feel      B. felt        C. feeling      D. felt

24. A. watched      B. found       C. met          D. noticed

25. A. worthless    B. careless    C. homeless     D. priceless

26. A. bought       B. owed        C. lent         D. borrowed

27. A. includes     B. including   C. to include   D. included

28. A. every        B. each        C. per          D. any

29. A. as if        B. even if     C. what if      D. only if

30. A. reminded     B. realized    C. noted        D. thought

31. A. where        B. when        C. why          D. how

32. A. talk         B. care        C. think        D. worry

33. A. water        B. food        C. money        D. cold

34. A. And          B. But         C. However      D. While

35. A. agreement    B. autumn      C. access       D. attitude

36. A. raised       B. rising      C. raising      D. rose

37. A. having       B. had         C. to have      D. to be

38. A. arrived      B. got         C. reached      D. approached

39. A. that         B. how         C. what         D. whether

40. A. from         B. with        C. to           D. at

 

第二部分:阅读理解(第一节20小题,第二节5小题,每题2分,满分50分)

第一节:阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

                                 A

An old man decided to write a letter to God:

Dear God,

I am nearing the end of my life. The doctors tell me I am dying of cancer and have a few months to live. In fact, as You know, throughout my entire life I’ve had nothing but bad luck. But no matter what You have inflicted (施加) on me, I have never lost my faith in You.

In return for this loyalty (忠诚), I ask just one thing of you. Please prove Your existence to me by sending me $100 in cash, and I will die a happy man.

                                                        Yours insignificantly,

                                                           An Old Man

The letter arrived at the local post office where the employees noticed it was addressed To God: Heaven. They all knew the old man and, after reading the letter with tears in their eyes, took pity on him, ninety dollars was raised and posted to him. The old man was overjoyed and immediately wrote a “thank you” letter to God. The post office received the letter and all gathered around to read it.

Dear God,

I thank You with all my heart for taking time from Your busy schedule and answering my request…I am now a happy man.

                                                Yours (in the very near future),

                                                       An Old Man

P.S.  I only received $90 of the $100 I asked for. I bet those thieving bastards down at the post office pinched (偷取) the rest.

41. The old man believed that ______.

  A. God sent him $100 in cash.

  B. the post office employees sent him $100 in cash

  C. he would not die with getting $100

  D. the post office employees kept $90

42. What’s the meaning of the underlined word?

  A. joyless      B. extremely pleased        C. sad           D. uneasy

43. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

  A. The old man believed in God piously (虔诚地).

  B. The post office employees were moved by the first letter of the old man.

  C. The post office employees didn’t feel joyful after reading the “thank you” letter.

  D. The old man needed $100 very much.

                                 B

1. Showcase your grades. Grades are still important to potential employers.

    2. Get out into the real world. An internship or part-time co-op job tells employers that you have already experienced a real?world work environment and know what to expect.

    3. Communicate well with others. No matter what career path you choose to follow―from nurse to computer programmer―you have to have solid written and oral communication skills to get a job.

    4. Network, network, network. Most graduates land jobs through people they know―not by answering newspaper ads. So, make a list of your own contacts, such as professors, family and friends, and add to it by attending career fairs and other professional associations and activities.

    5. Be computer literate. It is the information age―you need to be able to show solid computer literacy that is related to your field.

    6. Put your best resume (简历) forward. A resume should be a short and clear, error-free, reader-friendly, one-page document that can be easily looked through.

    7. Research. Take the time to learn about the company you are targeting by visiting its Website or researching the company at the library.

    8. Use examples. Using detailed examples from school and internships to answer questions about your experiences and paint a clearer picture of your strengths and skills for the employer.

    9. Smile! It is hard to smile when you are on the hot seat―but a smile during an interview shows enthusiasm for the position and the company. Potential (潜在的) employers might interpret a non-smiling face as a lack of interest.

    10. Show your thanks. A thank-you note following a phone or a face-to-face interview reinforces your interest in the position and the company.

44. If you        , you cannot give the potential employers a good impression.

       A. make a list of your contacts        B. prepare a fine resume

       C. show enthusiasm                 D. write a thank-you note

45. What does “you are on the hot seat” probably mean?

       A. The seat is very hot.             B. You are in a difficult situation.

       C. Nobody else is helping you.        D. Everybody else is laughing at you.

46. We can infer from the passage that        .

       A. It is hard to find a job if you can not write well and communicate well.

       B. You have to be an expert on computer to get a job.

       C. It is not necessary to visit the Web site of the company you are interested in.

       D. A resume can be a several-page document if you have a lot to show to the company.

47. What is the main idea of the passage?

       A. You can get a good job if you have good network.

       B. The ability to get a good job.

       C. Tips for landing a job.

       D. How to communicate with potential employers.

When I was a child, our dining room had two kinds of chairs―two large ones with arm rests and four small ones without. The larger ones stood at the ends of the table, the smaller ones on the sides. Mom and Dad sat in the big chairs, except when one of us was away; then Mom would sit in one of the smaller chairs. Dad always sat at the end, at the “head” of the table. Sitting where he did, Dad was framed by the window through which the yard could be seen with its trees and grass. His chair was not just a place for him at the table; it was a place in which he was situated against the yard and trees. It was the holy (神圣的) and protected place that was his, and ours through him.

After Dad retired, he and Mom moved out into a small flat. When they came to visit me at their old house. Dad still sat at the end of the table though the table was no longer his but mine. Only with my marriage to Barbara, did I hear a voice questioning the arrangement. She requested, gently but firmly, that I sit at the head of the table in our home. I realized then that I was head of the family, but I also felt unwilling to introduce such a change. How would I feel sitting in that “head” place in my Dad’s presence? And how would he handle it? I was to find out on the occasion of our youngest child’s first birthday.

Mom and Dad arrived for lunch, and went into the dining room. Dad moved toward his usual seat in front of the window. Before he could get around the side of the table, I took a deep breath and said, “Dad, this is going to be your place, next to Mom, on the side.” He stopped, looked at me and then sat down. I felt sad, and angry at Barbara for pushing me to do this. It would have been easy to say, “My mistake, Dad. Sit where you always sit.” But I didn’t.

When he and Mom were seated, Barbara and I took our places. I don’t know how Dad felt. I do know that, though removed from his usual place, he continued to share his best self with us, telling stories of his childhood and youth to the delight of his grandchildren. As I served the food, our lives experienced a change, which we continue to live with.

It wasn’t easy, but I sense that there is also something good in the change which has occurred. I am beginning to learn that “honoring one’s father” is more than the question of which place to occupy at the dining table. It also means listening, wherever we sit and whatever positions we own, to the stories Dad longs to tell. We may then, during these magical moments, even be able to forget about whose chair is whose.

48. Where did the writer’s mother sit when one of the children was away?

       A. She didn’t change her chair.               B. She moved her own chair next Dad’s.

       C. She moved to an empty chair on the side.   D. She sat opposite to Dad.

49. How did the writer feel when he told his father to sit on the side?

       A. He didn’t feel bad because his father was going to sit there anyway.

       B. He felt happy at having carded out the difficult task.

       C. He was thoroughly satisfied with the new seating arrangement.

       D. He regretted what he had done and wanted to blame his wife.

50. What happened during the meal after the family had all taken their new seats?

       A. The writer’s children removed their grandfather from his usual place.

       B. The writer’s father didn’t appear to mind where he sat.

       C. The writer’s father shared his favorite dishes with the grandchildren.

       D. They became tense and nervous about their future as a family.

51. What did the writer learn about “honoring one’s father”?

       A. Fathers always long to tell stories about their early years.

       B. Providing the fight chair is the only way to honor one’s father.

       C. Respect for one’s father doesn’t depend only on where he sits.

       D. The family should dine together at the same table as often as possible.

                                     D

China's economic growth 'hard to predict'

The worsening global economic situation makes it difficult for China to predict its growth for next year, a senior official said on Friday.

“How fast China’s economy will grow next year is uncertain,” Liu He, deputy director of the Office of the Central Leading Group on Finance and Economy Work, told China Daily.

“To a large extent, the rate will be decided by the external(外部的)situation,” Liu said during a discussion with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and other economists in Beijing.

This year, GDP is estimated to grow at 9.4 or 9.5 percent, down from 10.6 percent last year, he said. However, the impact of the current financial turbulence “on our economy is much less than on the rest of the world”, he said.

Nicholas Stern, a former UK government advisor, also told China Daily it will take at least one or two years for the world to recover from the recession, which is now spreading from the US and the UK to the rest of the world.

“We don’t know how long the recession will last, but it is unlikely to be short,” he said.

Liu said China can use the downturn(衰退)as an opportunity to restructure its economy, which has relied heavily on government investment, foreign trade and low-cost technology over the past years.

“When the economy is experiencing fast growth, companies are unwilling to upgrade their technologies,” Liu said.

“The slowdown gives such firms the opportunity to enhance(提高)their competitive edge through better technologies.”

From China Daily 2008-10-25

52. How many people are mentioned in this passage?

   A. only 2     B. no more than 3     C. not more than 4     D. at least 5

53. It can be inferred from Liu’s words that the impact of the current financial turbulence on China’s economy is ________ in the world.

  A. more       B. less              C. the most           D. the least

54. The underlined word “extent” probably means ________.

  A. sense       B. degree           C. size               D. depth 

55. According to the passage, the reason why Liu said this downturn is an opportunity for China to restructure its economy is that ________.

  A. China’s economy will not depend on government investment in the future

  B. Foreign trade will grow in the future

  C. The downturn will force China’s companies to upgrade their technologies

  D. Low-cost technologies will not exist in China

                                                             E

As we have seen, the focus of medical care in our society has been shifting from curing disease to preventing disease―especially in terms of changing our many unhealthy behaviors, such as poor eating habits, smoking, and failure to exercise. The line of thought involved in this shift can be pursued further. Imagine a person who is about the right weight, but does not eat very nutritious foods, who feels OK but exercises only occasionally, who goes to work every day, but is not an outstanding worker, who drinks a few beers at home most nights but does not drive while drunk, and who has no chest pains or abnormal blood counts, but sleeps a lot and often feels tired. This person is not ill. He may not even be at risk for any particular disease. But we can imagine that this person could be a lot healthier.

The field of medicine has not traditionally distinguished between someone who is merely “not ill” and someone who is in excellent health and pays attention to the body’s special needs. Both types have simply been called “well.” In recent years, however, some health specialists have begun to apply the terms “well” and “wellness” only to those who are actively striving to maintain and improve their health. People who are well are concerned with nutrition and exercise, and they make a point of monitoring their body’s condition. Most important, perhaps, people who are well take active responsibility for all matters related to their health. Even people who have a physical disease or handicap (缺陷) may be “well,” in this new sense, if they make an effort to maintain the best possible health they can in the face of their physical limitations. “Wellness” may perhaps best be viewed not as a state that people can achieve, but as an ideal that people can strive for. People who are well are likely to be better able to resist disease and to fight disease when it strikes. And by focusing attention on healthy ways of living, the concept of wellness can have a beneficial impact on the ways in which people face the challenges of daily life.

56.   Today medical care is placing more stress on ________.

A. removing people’s bad living habits

B. monitoring patients’ body functions

C. keeping people in a healthy physical condition

D. ensuring people’s psychological well-being

57.   In the first paragraph, people are reminded that ________.

A. good health is more than not being ill

B. drinking, even if not to excess, could be harmful

C. regular health checks are essential to keeping fit

D. prevention is more difficult than cure

58.   Traditionally, a person is considered “well” if he ________.

A. does not have any unhealthy living habits

B. does not have any physical handicaps

C. is able to handle his daily routines

D. is free from any kind of disease

59.   According to the author, the true meaning of “wellness” is for people ________.

A. to best satisfy their body’s special needs

B. to strive to maintain the best possible health

C. to meet the strictest standards of bodily health

D. to keep a proper balance between work and leisure

60. According to what the author advocates, which of the following groups of people would be considered healthy?

A. People who have strong muscles as well as slim figures.

B. People who are not presently experiencing any symptoms of disease.

C. People who try to be as healthy as possible, regardless of their limitations.

D. People who can recover from illness even without seeking medical care.

第二节:根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

(Bob, James and George meet at the entrance of a subway before setting out for an outing.)

Bob: Hello, James. ____61____

James: Oh, not at all. I’ve only been here a few minutes.

Bob: Where is George?

James: He hasn’t come yet. He’s going to be late.

(After a little while, George came)

George: I’m terribly sorry.

Bob: ____62____ Let’s get started.

George: Listen. I came to tell you that I couldn’t go with you today.

James: Good heavens! ____63____

Bob: You look busy, George.

George: Yes, I’ve got a difficult essay to finish. Mu tutor will want to see it tomorrow. I hope I haven’t spoiled the fun.

James: Oh, no. It’s quite all right. Don’t worry about it.

Bob: _____64____

George: ____65____ Have a nice day, both of you.

Bob: Good luck. George.

James: Bye-bye.

A. Sorry to be in the way.

B. I’m awfully sorry.

C. It can’t be helped.

D. I mustn’t hold you up.

E. What’s the matter with you?

F. I’m sorry to keep you waiting.

G. It doesn’t matter.

第Ⅱ卷(共50分)

第三部分:写作(共三节,满分50分)

第一节  单词拼写 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)

根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母,在答题纸上按题号写出各单词正确的完全形式(每空限写一词)。

66. The poor man was s________ by lightning and he was almost killed.

67. Lucy had many f________ before finding the right method.

68. Give me a s________ of your report―I have no time to read right through it.

69. Can you tell me the g________ idea of this passage?

70. The service of v________ in the 2008 Beijing Olympics was thought highly of.

71. Don’t keep scolding Jim. He has r________ doing that and promised never to do that again.

72. G________, with repeated experiences, children begin to form mental images of the object or person.

73. Our teachers won’t t________ any cheating on exams.

74. The P________ in Egypt were among the seven wonders of the world.

75. Nowadays, it’s too much of an e________ to own a car―the prices of fuels are too high.

第二节  短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断:如无错误,在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√);如有错误(每行只有一个错误),则按下列情况改正:

该行多一个词:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉,在该行右边横线上写出该词,并也用斜线划掉。

该行缺一个词:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。

该行错一个词:在错的词下划一横线,在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。

注意:原行没有错的不要改。

Dear Amy,

For your problem, I’d like to share you my experience.              76.__________

You must understand that teachers are always very busy,                  77.__________

especially when in classes that are large. Maybe                 78.__________

your teacher is just struggling to providing personal                        79.__________

attentions to all the students in your class. Your teacher’s               80.__________

behavior isn’t necessary a reflection on your performance         81.__________

and the amount of work you are doing. So don’t take it                 82.__________

personally―and certainly don’t let them get you down. It is            83.__________

a fact of life that sometimes people hard work goes                          84.__________

unnoticed. Because it is nice to receive encouragement                    85.__________

and support, part of growing up is learning to study independently.

Your friend,

Jane

第三节:书面表达 (满分30分)

人们结交的朋友通常有两种:与自己志趣相似的或不同的。两种朋友各有特点。请你以 “Friends, Similar or Different? ” 为题,按照以下的英文提示写一篇英语短文。

Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why?

注意:词数120左右,文章的题目和开头已给出(不计词数)。

Friends, Similar or Different?

Almost everyone in the world has friends. Friends are found anywhere, at anytime. Some of our friends can be similar to us, and some of them can differ in many ways. Regardless of their similarities or differences, there are a few advantages of having such friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

杭州学军中学2009届高三上学期期中考试

文本框: 班级____________姓名__________________学号___________ 考号__________________英语答题卷

单项填空(每题1分,计20分)

1  2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9  10  11  12  13  14  15 

[A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]

[B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]

[C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]

[D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]

16  17  18  19  20 

[A] [A] [A] [A] [A]

[B] [B] [B] [B] [B]

[C] [C] [C] [C] [C]

[D] [D] [D] [D] [D]

完形填空(每题1.5分,计30分)

21  22  23  24  25  26  27  28  29  30  31  32  33  34  35

[A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]

[B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]

[C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]

[D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]

36  37  38  39  40 

[A] [A] [A] [A] [A]

[B] [B] [B] [B] [B]

[C] [C] [C] [C] [C]

[D] [D] [D] [D] [D]

阅读理解(每题2分,计40分)

41  42  43  44  45  46  47  48  49  50  51  52  53  54  55

[A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]

[B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]

[C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]

[D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]

56  57  58  59  60  

[A] [A] [A] [A] [A]

[B] [B] [B] [B] [B]

[C] [C] [C] [C] [C]

[D] [D] [D] [D] [D]

补全对话 (每题2分,计10分)

61. ________   62. _________  63. _________  64. _________   65. ________

单词拼写(每题1分,计10分)

66. _______________     67. ______________     68. _______________

69. _______________     70. ______________     71. _______________

72. _______________     73. ______________     74. _______________

75. _______________

短文改错(每题1分,计10分)

Dear Amy,

For your problem, I’d like to share you my experience.              76.__________

You must understand that teachers are always very busy,                  77.__________

especially when in classes that are large. Maybe                 78.__________

your teacher is just struggling to providing personal                        79.__________

attentions to all the students in your class. Your teacher’s               80.__________

behavior isn’t necessary a reflection on your performance         81.__________

and the amount of work you are doing. So don’t take it                 82.__________

personally―and certainly don’t let them get you down. It is            83.__________

a fact of life that sometimes people hard work goes                          84.__________

unnoticed. Because it is nice to receive encouragement                    85.__________

and support, part of growing up is learning to study independently.

Your friend,

Jane

书面表达(30分)

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参 考 答 案

 

第I卷

第一部分

1―5: ACBDA  6―10: DBCDA  11―15: CABDA  16―20: BBCDC

第二部分

21―25: AACDC  26―30: DDBAB  31―35: DCBAB  36―40: DCCAB

第三部分

41―45: ABDAB  46―50: ACCDB  51―55: CDDBC  56―60: AADBC

61―65: FGECD

第II卷

第一节

66.struck  67. failures  68. summary  69. general  70. volunteers  71. regretted 

72. Gradually  73. tolerate  74. Pyramids  75. expense

第二节

76.share后加with   77.正确   78.去掉when   79.providing改为provide     80.attentions改为attention    81.necessary改为necessarily  82.and改为or 

83.them 改为 it   84.people―people’s     85.Because 改为Although或Though

第三节

Having friends who are similar to us can be beneficial, in that we can enjoy things together, such as going to clubs or to the movies. In addition, having such friends can provide us with a companion to share our opinions.

However, having friends who are different from us would have some advantages of its own.

They are able to introduce us to new and different things; hence, we’re provided unexpected experiences in life. Furthermore, they could provide us with a different view on a certain matter.

As for me, I prefer to choose friends similar to myself. I feel that friendship between us will be smoother and more enjoyable. However, I never refuse a friendship offered by a friend who is different from me.