What does it take to be a good neighbor？Over the years I have had all kinds of neighbors，ones that were enjoyable and others that were to be avoided at all costs.

One of the most important things in being a good neighbor is to respect a person’s privacy (稳私)．When someone new moves into the neighborhood it is a good  idea to watch them to see how friendly you should be.If you go rushing over as soon as they move in they may think you are going to be one of those neighbors that come over at all times of the day，not respecting their privacy.

It is a good idea always to be friendly to everyone in the neighborhood.This can not only put you on good terms with them，but will also be a form of protection for your family and home.If you wave as they drive by or offer a friendly hello while they are out in their yard this shows that you respect them.If you are friendly to them they are much more likely to watch out for any wrong doings going on around your home while you are out and let you know if anything happens.

Another way of being a good neighbor is to be helpful in times of need.If you see that they are in need of a helping hand doing something or in times of a disaster (灾难)，it is good to offer your help.Even though you have never really talked to the people down the street，they are willing to take the time to help out a neighbor in need.

In conclusion，if you respect a person’s privacy，treat them kindly and be helpful when you see they are in need，you will be a great neighbor and anyone would be happy to have you next door!

71．When someone moves into your neighborhood you should________.

A．visit them as often as possible

B．show respect for them

C．learn about some of their privacy

D．avoid meeting them

72．If you are getting along well with your neighbors you can________.

A．have your own privacy

B．often visit their yard

C．make close friends with them

D．keep your family members safe

73．What’s the main idea of the fourth paragraph? 

A．Neighbors should help each other.

B．Everybody probably gets into trouble.

C．Neighbors should respect each other.

D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

74．In the opinion of the author，neighbors should always be      ________.

A．helpful，strong and kind

B．honest，active and friendly

C．respectful，friendly and helpful

D．polite，honest and kind

75．The author develops the topic of this passage based on his________.

A．practical experiences                        B．scientific experiments

C．careful research                               D．wide knowledge

When you are talking to somebody at a party, do you focus entirely on the person you are speaking with or does your attention keep jumping around the room to all the other people there? General1y, if the person is someone you really want to talk to, you will focus on him. Most other people will only get about half of your attention.

You may think that this is OK, because if you don’t really want to talk to him, then what does it matter if you don’t give him your full attention? Consider two things. First, you may just not realize the importance of that conversation. If you are at a networking meeting and you hope to meet the CEO of Company X, but you end up talking to someone who has a low-level job at a different company, then you may let your attention wander (走神) as you speak to him. But maybe you don’t realize that this person has already met the CEO and could introduce you. Do you think he will do that if he feels you don’t really care about speaking to him? This doesn’t mean you need to spend the whole time talking to him. Five or ten minutes of real attentive (专心的) conversation can be worth 30 minutes to an hour of partial attention.

Second, whether you want to speak to someone is based on the situation. You can love your wife, but if she tries to talk to you while you are watching something you like on TV, where is your attention going? Make your own decision, but if you want her to feel valued, give her your 100% attention. The nice thing is that in many cases you can give her your attention for a few minutes and then return to what you were doing. You miss very little, she feels valued, and all is good.

The author’s opinion is made believable mainly by ________.

A. giving examples    B. using figures     C. asking questions       D. description

The second paragraph mainly tells you that ________.

A. you should focus on whoever you are talking to

B. you should be interested in everyone at a party

C. you can refuse to talk to someone you don’t like at a party

D. you should be patient with everyone at a party

A person who has a low-level job probably ________.

A. would like to talk to you                   B. is the one you’re looking for

C. wants to make friends with you          D. is well worth focusing on

What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Always be friendly to others at a party.

B. Improve your communication skills by focusing on others.

C. It is important for you to be active at a party. 

D. You should respect your wife at any time.

When you are talking to somebody at a party, do you focus entirely on the person you are speaking with or does your attention keep jumping around the room to all the other people there? General1y, if the person is someone you really want to talk to, you will focus on him. Most other people will only get about half of your attention.

You may think that this is OK, because if you don’t really want to talk to him, then what does it matter if you don’t give him your full attention? Consider two things. First, you may just not realize the importance of that conversation. If you are at a networking meeting and you hope to meet the CEO of Company X, but you end up talking to someone who has a low-level job at a different company, then you may let your attention wander (走神) as you speak to him. But maybe you don’t realize that this person has already met the CEO and could introduce you. Do you think he will do that if he feels you don’t really care about speaking to him? This doesn’t mean you need to spend the whole time talking to him. Five or ten minutes of real attentive (专心的) conversation can be worth 30 minutes to an hour of partial attention.

Second, whether you want to speak to someone is based on the situation. You can love your wife, but if she tries to talk to you while you are watching something you like on TV, where is your attention going? Make your own decision, but if you want her to feel valued, give her your 100% attention. The nice thing is that in many cases you can give her your attention for a few minutes and then return to what you were doing. You miss very little, she feels valued, and all is good.

60．The author’s opinion is made believable mainly by ________.

A. giving examples    B. using figures     C. asking questions       D. description

61．The second paragraph mainly tells you that ________.

A. you should focus on whoever you are talking to

B. you should be interested in everyone at a party

C. you can refuse to talk to someone you don’t like at a party

D. you should be patient with everyone at a party

62．A person who has a low-level job probably ________.

A. would like to talk to you                   B. is the one you’re looking for

C. wants to make friends with you          D. is well worth focusing on

63. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Always be friendly to others at a party.

B. Improve your communication skills by focusing on others.

C. It is important for you to be active at a party. 

D. You should respect your wife at any time.

When you are talking to somebody at a party, do you focus entirely on the person you are speaking with or does your attention keep jumping around the room to all the other people there? General1y, if the person is someone you really want to talk to, you will focus on him. Most other people will only get about half of your attention.
You may think that this is OK, because if you don’t really want to talk to him, then what does it matter if you don’t give him your full attention? Consider two things. First, you may just not realize the importance of that conversation. If you are at a networking meeting and you hope to meet the CEO of Company X, but you end up talking to someone who has a low-level job at a different company, then you may let your attention wander（走神）as you speak to him. But maybe you don’t realize that this person has already met the CEO and could introduce you. Do you think he will do that if he feels you don’t really care about speaking to him? This doesn’t mean you need to spend the whole time talking to him. Five or ten minutes of real attentive（专心的）conversation can be worth 30 minutes to an hour of partial attention.
Second, whether you want to speak to someone is based on the situation. You can love your wife, but if she tries to talk to you while you are watching something you like on TV, where is your attention going? Make your own decision, but if you want her to feel valued, give her your 100% attention. The nice thing is that in many cases you can give her your attention for a few minutes and then return to what you were doing. You miss very little, she feels valued, and all is good

1. 1.

   The author’s opinion is made believable mainly by ________

   1. A.
      using figures
   2. B.
      giving examples
   3. C.
      asking questions
   4. D.
      description
2. 2.

   The second paragraph mainly tells you that ________

   1. A.
      you should be interested in everyone at a party
   2. B.
      you can refuse to talk to someone you don’t like at a party
   3. C.
      you should focus on whoever you are talking to
   4. D.
      you should be patient with everyone at a party
3. 3.

   A person who has a low-level job probably ________

   1. A.
      would like to talk to you
   2. B.
      is well worth focusing on
   3. C.
      wants to make friends with you
   4. D.
      is the one you’re looking for
4. 4.

   If your wife wants to talk to you when you are busy, you should ________

   1. A.
      decide what to do according to the situation
   2. B.
      go on with what you are doing
   3. C.
      stop doing anything immediately
   4. D.
      finish what you are doing with her
5. 5.

   What is the main idea of this passage?

   1. A.
      Always be friendly to others at a party
   2. B.
      It is important for you to be active at a party
   3. C.
      You should respect your wife at any time
   4. D.
      Improve your communication skills by focusing on others

When you are talking to somebody at a party, do you focus entirely on the person you are speaking with or does your attention keep jumping around the room to all the other people there? General1y, if the person is someone you really want to talk to, you will focus on him. Most other people will only get about half of your attention.

You may think that this is OK, because if you don’t really want to talk to him, then what does it matter if you don’t give him your full attention? Consider two things. First, you may just not realize the importance of that conversation. If you are at a networking meeting and you hope to meet the CEO of Company X, but you end up talking to someone who has a low-level job at a different company, then you may let your attention wander (走神) as you speak to him. But maybe you don’t realize that this person has already met the CEO and could introduce you. Do you think he will do that if he feels you don’t really care about speaking to him? This doesn’t mean you need to spend the whole time talking to him. Five or ten minutes of real attentive (专心的) conversation can be worth 30 minutes to an hour of partial attention.

Second, whether you want to speak to someone is based on the situation. You can love your wife, but if she tries to talk to you while you are watching something you like on TV, where is your attention going? Make your own decision, but if you want her to feel valued, give her your 100% attention. The nice thing is that in many cases you can give her your attention for a few minutes and then return to what you were doing. You miss very little, she feels valued, and all is good.

65．The author’s opinion is made believable mainly by ________.

A. giving examples        B. using figures             C. asking questions        D. description

66．The second paragraph mainly tells you that ________.

A. you should focus on whoever you are talking to

B. you should be interested in everyone at a party

C. you can refuse to talk to someone you don’t like at a party

D. you should be patient with everyone at a party

67．A person who has a low-level job probably ________.

A. would like to talk to you                                       B. is the one you’re looking for

C. wants to make friends with you                            D. is well worth focusing on

68．If your wife wants to talk to you when you are busy, you should ________.

A. go on with what you are doing                      B. stop doing anything immediately

C. decide what to do according to the situation    D. finish what you are doing with her

69．What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Always be friendly to others at a party.

B. Improve your communication skills by focusing on others.

C. It is important for you to be active at a party.

D. You should respect your wife at any time.