Friends play an important part in our lives, and although we may take friendship for granted, we often don’t clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people, we are usually friends with only a few, for example, the average among students is about six per person. In all the cases of friendly relationships, two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of intimacy (亲密) between them and the reasons for their shared interest vary enormously. As we get to know people we take into account things like age, race, economic condition, social position, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of prime importance, it is more difficult to get on with people when there is a marked difference in age and background.

Some friendly relationships can be kept on argument and discussion, but it is usual for close friends to have similar ideas and beliefs, to have attitudes and interests in common—they often talk about “being on the same wave length”. It generally takes time to reach this point. And the more intimately involved people become, the more they rely on one another. People want to do friends favors and hate to break a promise. Equally, friends have to learn to put up with annoying habits and to tolerate difference of opinion.

In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the association between two people. But the supporting and understanding of each other that results from shared experience and emotions does seem to create a powerful bond, which can overcome differences in background, and break down barriers of age, class race.

1．What are friends according to the author?

       A．Friends are those who can get on well with each other.

       B．Friends are those who can understand each other.

       C．Friends are closer than those who get on well with each other.

       D．Friends are those who know how to get on well with each other.

2．In Paragraph 2,“being to the same wave length” most probably means _____.

       A．keeping friendship all the time

       B．having the same age and background

       C．sharing similar interests, ideas, attitudes and beliefs

       D．sharing the same rights between friends

3．Which of the following statements is implied in the passage?

       A．Sometimes friends may have different ideas.

       B．Close friends must have similar ideas, interests, beliefs and attitudes.

       C．Friends can break a promise.

       D．Friends never argue with each other.

4．To strengthen the association between two people, ______.

       A．friendship ceremonies must be held.

       B．differences in background have to be removed.

  C．people should make friends only with those who are similar to them in age and background.

       D．they should support and understand each other in any case.

Friends play an important part in our lives，and although we may take friendship for granted (认为……理所当然)，we often don’t clearly understand how to make friends.While we get on well with a number of people，we are usually friends with only a very few.For example，the average among students is about 6 per person.In all the cases of friendly relationships，two people like one another and enjoy being together，but beyond that，the degree of intimacy (亲密) between them and the reasons for their shared interests vary (变化) greatly.As we get to know people，we take into account things like age，race，economic condition，social position，and intelligence.Although these factors (因素) are not of great importance，it is more difficult to get on with people when there is a marked difference in age and background.

Some friendly relationships can be kept on argument and discussion，but it is usual for close friends to have similar ideas and beliefs，the same opinions and interests.They often talk about “being_on_the_same_wavelength”．It generally takes time to reach this point.And the more intimately (密切地) involved people become，the more they depend on one another.People who want to be friends have to learn to put up with annoying habits and to stand differences.

In contrast (比较) with marriage，there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen it between two people.But the supporting and understanding of each other that results from shared experiences and feelings does seem to create a powerful bond，which can overcome differences in background，and break down barriers (障碍) of age，class or race.

64．According to the passage，________.

A. friends are those who must share their interests

B．friends are closer than people who just get on well with each other

C．all the people know how to make friends

D．every students has six friends

65．We can learn from the passage that________.

A．there are no special ceremonies to strengthen friendship

B．friendship can overcome all differences between two people

C．differences in opinion can lead to friendship

D．friendship can be strengthened by smiles and soft voices

66．The underlined words “being on the same wavelength” in Paragraph 2 mean that people________.

A．watch the same TV programs

B．are the same in all ways

C．have the same background

D．share the same way of thinking and the same interests

67．Which of the following is NOT implied in the passage?

A．Even friends may have different opinions.

B．Friends never argue with each other.

C．It generally takes time for people to become close friends.

D．Someone’s habits may annoy his friends.

阅读理解

　　Friends play an important part in our lives, and although we may take the fact of friendship for granted, we often don't clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people, we are usually friends with only a very few-- for example; the average among students is about 6 per person.

　　Moreover, a great many relationships come under the general term “friendship”. In all cases, two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of closeness between them and the reasons for their interest in each other vary greatly.

　　At the beginning, much depends on how people meet, and on good first impressions. As we get to know people, we consider things like age, race, looks, economic and social status, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of the greatest importance, it is more difficult to have a good relationship with people when there is a big difference in age and hackground．

　　We pay attention to actual behavior, facial expression, and the way a person speaks. Friends will stand closer together and will spend more time looking at each other than ordinary acquaintances. Smiles and soft voices also express friendliness, and it is because they may give the wrong signals that shy people often have difficulty in making friends. A friendly look with the wrong facial expression can turn into an unfriendly stare, and nervousness may be wrongly understood as unfriendliness. People who do not look one in the eye are not trusted when, in fact, they simply do not have confidence.

　　Some relationships are a result of argument and discussion, but it is usual for close friends to have the same ideas and beliefs, the same opinions and interests. They often talk about “being on the same wavelength”. The more closely involved people become, the more they depend on one another. People want to do friends favors and hate to let them down. Equally, friends have to learn to make allowances for each other, to put up with annoying habits, and to accept differences in opinion. Imagine going on a long trip with someone you occasionally meet for a drink!

　　In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the relationship between two people. But the mutual support and understanding that results from shared experiences and emotions does seem to create a close and lasting relationship, which can overcome differences in background, and break down barriers of age, class or race.

(1)According to the passage, a friend is ________.

[　　]

A．somebody we usually take for granted

B．a person with whom we often go out with

C．someone with whom we occasionally go for a long trip

D．not just anybody we get on well with

(2)When people talk about “being on the same wavelength”, they mean that ________.

[　　]

A．they watch the TV programs

B．they are the same in all respects

C．they listen to the same radio programs

D．they understand and agree with each other

(3)According to the passage, a person “one occasionally meets for a drink” is ________.

[　　]

A．not a close friend

B．someone one doesn't often see

C．not a friend

D．a person one dislikes

(4)We learn from the passage that ________.

[　　]

A．friendship can overcome differences in experience

B．there are no special ceremonies to strengthen friendship

C．putting up with differences in opinion can lead to friendship

D．friendship can be strengthened by smiles and soft voices

阅读理解

　　Friends play an important part in our lives, and although we may take the fact of friendship for granted, we often don't clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people, we are usually friends with only a very few-- for example; the average among students is about 6 per person.

　　Moreover, a great many relationships come under the general term “friendship”. In all cases, two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of closeness between them and the reasons for their interest in each other vary greatly.

　　At the beginning, much depends on how people meet, and on good first impressions. As we get to know people, we consider things like age, race, looks, economic and social status, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of the greatest importance, it is more difficult to have a good relationship with people when there is a big difference in age and hackground．

　　We pay attention to actual behavior, facial expression, and the way a person speaks. Friends will stand closer together and will spend more time looking at each other than ordinary acquaintances. Smiles and soft voices also express friendliness, and it is because they may give the wrong signals that shy people often have difficulty in making friends. A friendly look with the wrong facial expression can turn into an unfriendly stare, and nervousness may be wrongly understood as unfriendliness. People who do not look one in the eye are not trusted when, in fact, they simply do not have confidence.

　　Some relationships are a result of argument and discussion, but it is usual for close friends to have the same ideas and beliefs, the same opinions and interests. They often talk about “being on the same wavelength”. The more closely involved people become, the more they depend on one another. People want to do friends favors and hate to let them down. Equally, friends have to learn to make allowances for each other, to put up with annoying habits, and to accept differences in opinion. Imagine going on a long trip with someone you occasionally meet for a drink!

　　In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the relationship between two people. But the mutual support and understanding that results from shared experiences and emotions does seem to create a close and lasting relationship, which can overcome differences in background, and break down barriers of age, class or race.

(1)According to the passage, a friend is ________.

[　　]

A．somebody we usually take for granted

B．a person with whom we often go out with

C．someone with whom we occasionally go for a long trip

D．not just anybody we get on well with

(2)When people talk about “being on the same wavelength”, they mean that ________.

[　　]

A．they watch the TV programs

B．they are the same in all respects

C．they listen to the same radio programs

D．they understand and agree with each other

(3)According to the passage, a person “one occasionally meets for a drink” is ________.

[　　]

A．not a close friend

B．someone one doesn't often see

C．not a friend

D．a person one dislikes

(4)We learn from the passage that ________.

[　　]

A．friendship can overcome differences in experience

B．there are no special ceremonies to strengthen friendship

C．putting up with differences in opinion can lead to friendship

D．friendship can be strengthened by smiles and soft voices

.   根据短文内容，从短文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。

         Friends play an important part in our lives, and although we may take friendship for granted, we often don't clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people,    71     .

Moreover, a great many relationships come under the general term “friendship” . In all cases ,two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that ,the degree of closeness between them and the reasons for their interest in each other change greatly.

At the beginning, much depends on how people meet ,and on good first impressions .As we get to know people,    72   . Although these factors are not of the greatest importance ,it is more difficult to have a good relationship with people when there is a big difference in age and background.

Then,     73   . Friends will stand closer together and will spend more time looking at each other than ordinary friends .Smiles and soft voices also express friendliness ,and it is because they may give the wrong signals that shy people often have difficulty making friends . A friendly look with a wrong facial expression can turn into an unfriendly stare ,and nervousness may be wrongly understood as unfriendliness.

Some friendly relationships are a result of argument and discussion ,but it is usual for close friends to have the same ideas and beliefs , the same opinion and interests. The more closely involved people become ,the more they depend on each other. And     74   . Equally ,friends have to learn to make allowances for each other ,to put up with annoying habits ,and to accept differences in opinion.

          In contrast with marriage,  75   . But the support and understanding that results from shared experiences and affections does seem to create a close and lasting relationship.

A．we are usually friends with only a very few

B．many factors can affect friendship and relationship

C．people want to do friends favors and hate to let them down

D．argument and discussion can improve personal relationships

E．we consider things like age ,race ,looks ,economic and social status , etc

F．we pay attention to actual behavior ,facial expression ,and the way a person speaks

G．there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the relationship between two people

根据短文内容，从短文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。

Friends play an important part in our lives, and although we may take the fact of friendship for granted, we often don't clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people,       __71___ .

Moreover, a great many relationships come under the general term “friendship”. In all cases, two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of closeness between them and the reasons for their interest in each other change greatly.

At the beginning, much depends on how people meet, and on good first impressions. As we get to know people,      __72___ . Although these factors are not of the greatest importance, it is more difficult to have a good relationship with people when there is a big difference in age and background.

Then,       __73___ . Friends will stand closer together and will spend more time looking at each other than ordinary friends. Smiles and soft voices also express friendliness, and it is because they may give the wrong signals that shy people often have difficulty making friends. A friendly look with a wrong facial expression can turn into an unfriendly stare, and nervousness may be wrongly understood as unfriendliness.

Some relationships are a result of argument and discussion, but it is usual for close friends to have the same ideas and beliefs, the same opinions and interests. The more closely involved people become, the more they depend on each other. And     __74___    . Equally, friends have to learn to make allowances for each other, to put up with annoying habits, and to accept differences in opinions.

In contrast with marriage,     __75___     . But the support and understanding that results from shared experiences and affections does seem to create a close and lasting relationship.

A. we are usually friends with only a few

B. many factors can affect friendship and relationship

C. people want to do friends favors and hate to let them down

D. argument and discussion can improve personal relationships

E. we consider things like age, race, looks, economic and social status, etc.

F. we pay attention to actual behavior, facial expression, and the way a person speaks

G. there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the relationship between two people