I know that there are times when friends are away from each other for a while-or even forever-and that your lives take different______. Yet, I always hope for a happy ending. I know that friends reconnect again if possible.

My friend Julie and I had a long period in our______. We used to see each other daily. I would eat brown rice in her kitchen while we______ our secrets.

Later, we celebrated each other’s______. My husband and I welcomed Julie’s first son (born on my birthday). By the time he was learning to walk, Julie and her family had moved to another ______. We spoke on the phone sometimes and exchanged Christmas cards.

After they welcomed their third son, they moved to Edmonton, which is a______ city. We haven’t seen each other since then. They changed their phone numbers. I received a______ from her, but I couldn’t find that envelope later. I e-mailed her a few times,______ didn’t get a reply.

It was______ not to be in touch with an old friend. I let it go. I knew that Julie and I would reconnect again if possible. So I______ it go.

Last year, Julie’s husband got in touch with me on Facebook. I felt______ bad, and soon my feeling______ true: Julie had passed away the month before. She died of cancer.

I______ that I had not been part of Julie’s support system, or the last years of her joyous, painful time on Earth. I cried. I’m so sorry, Julie, for______ on more chances.

Last week, I donated my hair in______ of Julie to make wigs (假发) for cancer patients. It was a small way of showing that I loved her and will never forget her. And that I look forward to us reconnecting again – if possible .

1.A. times B. paths C. methods D. actions

2.A. friendship B. conversation C. relationship D. direction

3.A. talked B. collected C. shared D. felt

4.A. birthdays B. successes C. victories D. weddings

5.A. village B. town C. city D. country

6.A. bigger B. farther C. smaller D. nearer

7.A. gift B. message C. letter D. call

8.A. but B. and C. or D. so

9.A. silly B. painful C. harmful D. impolite

10.A. make B. let C. hear D. watch

11.A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing

12.A. sounded B. looked C. turned D. proved

13.A. thought B. forgot C. regretted D. believed

14.A. expecting B. refusing C. promising D. receiving

15.A. need B. fear C. front D. memory

In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.

You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected(期望) that you give a gift to your host, it is considered(被认为) polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation(感谢) for the invitation.

1.What can you do when a British friend says “Drop in any time”?

A. Visit him or her at any time. B. Say “no time” to him or her seriously.

C. Telephone him or her before visiting. D. Visit him or her soon.

2.What does the underlined word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese?

A. 请自便。 B. 请回复。 C. 请审阅。 D. 请来访。

3.What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?

A. Do not give him or her an answer.

B. Tell another friend to go instead of you.

C. Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason.

D. Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there.

4.Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?

A. Buy small presents when invited. B. Refuse the invitation without telling anyone.

C. Write a thank-you note after a visit. D. Give a telephone call after a visit.

5.Where would you probably see this passage?

A. In an invitation. B. In a guidebook. C. At a party. D. In a story book.

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