Reading Comprehension

Read the following passages, and choose the best answer that can answer the question.

　　Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don't give friendship back. That is why some friendships don't 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 don't 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 count on one another to speak and act honestly.

　　Generosity means sharing and makes a friendship grow. You don't have to give your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to friends. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing then you help your friend know you better.

　　Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with problems. 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. You must try to put yourself in your friend's place so you can understand the problem better.

　　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.

1．Some friendships don't last long because ________.

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

B．those (who never give others friendships) receive no friendship from others

C．those who give others friendship receive friendship from others

D．they don't know friendship is something serious

2．According to the passage honesty is ________.

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A．something countable

B．the base of friendship

C．as important as money

D．more important than anything else

3．The underlined word “Generosity” means in Chinese ________.

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4．Which of the following isn't mentioned in the passage?

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A．Always tell your friend the truth.

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

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

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

5．The best title of this passage is ________.

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A．Honesty Is the Best Policy

B．A Friend In Need Is a Friend Indeed

C．How To Be a Friend

D．Three Important Points In Life

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 count on one another to speak and act honestly.

Sooner or later, every one 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. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.

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 practise honesty, generosity, and understanding.

64. Some friendships don’t last very long because ________.

A. they don’t know friendship is something serious.

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

C. those who give others friendship receive friendship from others.

D. those who never give others friendships receive no friendship from others.

65. According to the passage honesty is ________.

A. something good                B. the base of friendship

C. as important as money           D. more important than anything else

66. Which of the following will a friend not approve of according to the passage?

A. Always tell your friend the truth.

B. Sharing your mind with your friend 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.

Too many people want to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendship doesn’t last 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 friend’s trust. Good friends always count on 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. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feeling. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and helping 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. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.
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.

1. 1.

   Some friendships don’t last very long because ________.

   1. A.
      there are too many people who want to make friends.
   2. B.
      some people receive friendship but don’t give friendship back.
   3. C.
      those who give others friendship receive friendship from others.
   4. D.
      they don’t know friendship is something serious.
2. 2.

   According to the passage honesty is ___________.

   1. A.
      something countable
   2. B.
      the base of friendship
   3. C.
      as important as money
   4. D.
      more important than anything else
3. 3.

   Which of the following isn’t mentioned(提及) in the passage?

   1. A.
      Always tell your friends the truth.
   2. B.
      Sharing your mind with your friends is of great value.
   3. C.
      Discussing your problems with your friend often helps to solve the problem.
   4. D.
      A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend.
4. 4.

   The best title of this passage is __________.

   1. A.
      Honesty is the Best Policy
   2. B.
      A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed
   3. C.
      How to be Friend
   4. D.
      Three Important Points in Life

Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last 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 may usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose the friend’s trust. Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly.

Generosity means sharing, which makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.

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. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place, so you can understand the problem better.

No two friends 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.

41. Some friendships don’t last very long because ____________.

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

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

C. those who give others friendship receive friendship from others

D. they don’t know friendship is something serious

42. According to the passage, honesty is _______.

A. something countable                 B. the base of friendship

C. as important as anything else          D. more important than anything else

43. Which of the following isn’t mentioned in the passage?

A. Always tell your friends the truth.

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

C. Discussing your problem with your friends often helps to solve the problem.

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

44. The best title of this passage is _________.

A. Honesty Is the Best Policy               B. A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed

C. How to Be Friends                     D. Three Important Points in Life