Question

When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.

A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want an end to the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you’re wrong – even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture.

1.What would be the best title for the text?

A. Easy Ways to Make Friends

B. Ups and Downs in Friendship

C. How to Mend a Troubled Friendship

D. How to Take the Lead in Making Friends

2.The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person _______.

A. who has been mistaken for another

B. who has been blamed unfairly

C. who has treated friends badly

D. who has admitted his mistakes

3.According to the text a friendship can last long only if _______.

A. we have much in common

B. we know our friends’ mistakes

C. we treat our disagreements wisely

D. we have known one another for long

4.What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion?

A. Stick to our own prints of view

B. Avoid making mistakes

C. Make an apology first

D. Change our lifestyles

Answer 1

1.C

2.B

3.C

4.C

【解析】

试题分析: 本文主要讲述友谊越深厚，就越可能有分歧，如何去挽救处于崩溃边缘的友谊

1.C主旨题：本文主要讲述如何去挽救处于崩溃边缘的友谊，故选C项。

2.B猜词题：根据划线部分的下一句“When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong.”可知你道歉的时候，会给对方一个机会去承认自己的错误，由此可知，先道歉的这个人并不是犯错的人，应该是被冤枉的人，因此 B 项为正确选项

3.C细节题：根据第三段第三句“Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open.”可知如果大家能把分歧坦白地讲出来，还是能够互相原谅，挽救这段友谊的，故 C 项为正确选项

4.C细节题：根据第三段的第四及第六句“Second, apologize when you're wrong...takes the lead and apologizes.”可知我们应学会首先道歉，故 C 项为正确选项

考点：人生百味类短文