Real-life Friends

　 Most people know the saying: A man's best friend is his dog; and that Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. However, dogs can’t offer advice or make you a cup of tea when you need one; and precious stones are cold comfort when you need a hug, and a shoulder to cry on.

What are Friends?

　 There are many ways to describe a friend. Friends are the family you can choose for yourself. Friends are a much better medication（医疗）than medication is, and people who spend time with friends are happier with their lives as they are less lonely.

　 A good friend will put you to bed when you’re lost consciousness. Ensure you’re not laid on your back, and remember to remove your shoes. You should be able to tell a true friend anything without being judged by them.

　 Friendships which begin due to location, for example, next-door neighbors or school classmates, rarely survive transitions such as moving to other neighborhoods, schools, colleges, jobs, immigration, and so forth. Attend a school reunion and you’ll wonder what on earth you ever had in common with these people other than your age, although it is possible to have a friendship with someone you met at school. Mutually maintain it, and eventually become godparent or “uncle” to each others’ children.

How Friendships are Maintained

　 To have a friend you must also be a friend and be prepared to be there for them should they need you. Failure in this respect would label you a fair-weather friend and you would most probably be abandoned.

Boundaries

　 Like every other relationship you have in your life, there are boundaries you shouldn’t cross with your friends. One of those is money: Don’t lend to your friend and don’t ask for a loan yourself.

　 Friends are unpaid counselors（顾问）,but phoning them at 2 am because you’re awake and would like a chat is not a good idea. Neither is phoning them at 10 am if you know they’re a shift-worker. Friends are people who need some space and quiet time. Generally, it all boils down to mutual respect and understanding.

　 It’s not a good plan to interrupt your friend while they’re on a date/on holiday/attending an orchestral recital/at a funeral.

Trust

　 Trust is the most vital element in any relationship. If you’re not trustworthy then you probably don’t deserve friends, so try to remember that you promised to see that dull film with them or applaud them at their first attempt at a karaoke or an Open Mic night. If you have promised to look after their clothes while they go for a bet, then make sure you do. You might like to carry enough cash to help them out too, as you never know when that situation might be reversed.

　 Don’t lie to your friend: if they know you well they’ll know you’re lying or will at least be suspicious. If you find out something that you know will hurt your friend, be tactful（圆滑）. Do they need to know? Would they appreciate knowing? Can you tell their mum so she can break the news? Cowardly, yes, but mums usually have a much better way with words. Remember, if you do decide to tell them and it’s painful, they will probably need some time alone, after lashing out at（抨击）the closest thing—you. In that case, play the waiting game. Then don’t beat them up about it afterwards.

A Friend for Life

　 Strong friendships can last a lifetime with care and consideration. The benefits are multi-folds; you’ve got someone to share birthday cake with, and especially for single people, a pub meal or a trip to the cinema is no fun alone, is it? Plus it’s always nice to know there’s someone there for you, as you’re there for them, through the bad times as well as the good. Altogether now: Oh I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends.

55. According to the passage we can learn that good friends should be ___________.

　 A. paid counselors　　 B. money lenders　 C. good listeners　　　 D. next-door neighbors

56. The author brings in the topic by ___________.

　 A. giving negative examples B. raising a relative question

C. describing a natural fact　　　　 D. explaining what friends are

57. The underlined phrase “a fair-weather friend” in Para 6 probably refers to a friend who _____.

　 A. likes only fine weather 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. will always stand by you

C. likes to make friends in fine weather　　　　　　 D. will run away from you when you need help badly

58. What can be inferred from the passage?

　 A. The more friends you have, the happier you will be.

B. Medication is also a better way to maintain strong friendships.

C. You may lose a friend if you are always telling lies to him or her.

D. We should only make friends with those having similar interests.

59. From the last paragraph we can learn that the author ____________.

　 A. doubt whether there are true friends and friendship

B. has lost a lot of good friends without any reasons

C. has already benefited a great deal from his friends

D. has been tired of making friends with single people

60. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

　 A. How to make friends.　　　　 　　　　　　　　 B. Friends and friendship.

C. Ways to maintain friendship.　 　　　　　　　　 D. Boundaries of friends.

Real-life Friends

　 Most people know the saying: A man's best friend is his dog; and that Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. However, dogs can’t offer advice or make you a cup of tea when you need one; and precious stones are cold comfort when you need a hug, and a shoulder to cry on.

What are Friends?

　 There are many ways to describe a friend. Friends are the family you can choose for yourself. Friends are a much better medication（医疗）than medication is, and people who spend time with friends are happier with their lives as they are less lonely.

　 A good friend will put you to bed when you’re lost consciousness. Ensure you’re not laid on your back, and remember to remove your shoes. You should be able to tell a true friend anything without being judged by them.

　 Friendships which begin due to location, for example, next-door neighbors or school classmates, rarely survive transitions such as moving to other neighborhoods, schools, colleges, jobs, immigration, and so forth. Attend a school reunion and you’ll wonder what on earth you ever had in common with these people other than your age, although it is possible to have a friendship with someone you met at school. Mutually maintain it, and eventually become godparent or “uncle” to each others’ children.

How Friendships are Maintained

　 To have a friend you must also be a friend and be prepared to be there for them should they need you. Failure in this respect would label you a fair-weather friend and you would most probably be abandoned.

Boundaries

　 Like every other relationship you have in your life, there are boundaries you shouldn’t cross with your friends. One of those is money: Don’t lend to your friend and don’t ask for a loan yourself.

　 Friends are unpaid counselors（顾问）,but phoning them at 2 am because you’re awake and would like a chat is not a good idea. Neither is phoning them at 10 am if you know they’re a shift-worker. Friends are people who need some space and quiet time. Generally, it all boils down to mutual respect and understanding.

　 It’s not a good plan to interrupt your friend while they’re on a date/on holiday/attending an orchestral recital/at a funeral.

Trust

　 Trust is the most vital element in any relationship. If you’re not trustworthy then you probably don’t deserve friends, so try to remember that you promised to see that dull film with them or applaud them at their first attempt at a karaoke or an Open Mic night. If you have promised to look after their clothes while they go for a bet, then make sure you do. You might like to carry enough cash to help them out too, as you never know when that situation might be reversed.

　 Don’t lie to your friend: if they know you well they’ll know you’re lying or will at least be suspicious. If you find out something that you know will hurt your friend, be tactful（圆滑）. Do they need to know? Would they appreciate knowing? Can you tell their mum so she can break the news? Cowardly, yes, but mums usually have a much better way with words. Remember, if you do decide to tell them and it’s painful, they will probably need some time alone, after lashing out at（抨击）the closest thing—you. In that case, play the waiting game. Then don’t beat them up about it afterwards.

A Friend for Life

　 Strong friendships can last a lifetime with care and consideration. The benefits are multi-folds; you’ve got someone to share birthday cake with, and especially for single people, a pub meal or a trip to the cinema is no fun alone, is it? Plus it’s always nice to know there’s someone there for you, as you’re there for them, through the bad times as well as the good. Altogether now: Oh I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends.

55. According to the passage we can learn that good friends should be ___________.

　 A. paid counselors　　 B. money lenders　 C. good listeners　　　 D. next-door neighbors

56. The author brings in the topic by ___________.

　 A. giving negative examples　　　 B. raising a relative question

C. describing a natural fact D. explaining what friends are

57. The underlined phrase “a fair-weather friend” in Para 6 probably refers to a friend who _____.

　 A. likes only fine weather B. will always stand by you

C. likes to make friends in fine weather　　　　　　 D. will run away from you when you need help badly

58. What can be inferred from the passage?

　 A. The more friends you have, the happier you will be.

B. Medication is also a better way to maintain strong friendships.

C. You may lose a friend if you are always telling lies to him or her.

D. We should only make friends with those having similar interests.

59. From the last paragraph we can learn that the author ____________.

　 A. doubt whether there are true friends and friendship

B. has lost a lot of good friends without any reasons

C. has already benefited a great deal from his friends

D. has been tired of making friends with single people

60. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

　 A. How to make friends.　　　　 　　　　　　　　 B. Friends and friendship.

C. Ways to maintain friendship.　 　　　　　　　　 D. Boundaries of friends.

阅读理解C

   Robots are smart. With their computer brains, they help people work in dangerous places or do difficult jobs. Some robots do regular jobs. Bobby, the mail carrier, brings mail to a large office building in Washington D.C. He is one of the 250 mail carriers in the United States.

   Mr. Leachim, who weighs two hundred pounds and is six feet tall, has some advantages as a teacher. One is that he does not forget details. He knows each child’s name, the parents’ names and what each child knows and needs to know. In addition(另外), he knows each child’s pets and hobbies. Mr. Leachim does not make mistakes. Each child goes and tells him his or her name, then dials an identification number. His computer brain puts the child’s voice and number together. He identifies the child without mistakes. Then he starts the lesson.

   Another advantage is that Mr. Leachim is flexible. If children need more time to do their lessons, they can move switches. In this way they can repeat Mr. Leachim’s lesson over and over again. When the children do a good job, he tells them something interesting about their hobbies. At the end of the lesson the children switch Mr. Leachim off.

【小题１】The first paragraph of the passage tells us ________.

    A. human beings are not as smart as robots   

B. robots can help people in many different ways

C. robots will take the place of man to rule the earth

    D. we can only use robots to do some regular jobs

【小题１】 Mr. Leachim’s ________ makes him a good teacher.

    A. advantages       B. knowledge        C. appearance       D. energy

【小题１】The word “flexible” in the last paragraph means ________.

    A. not strict       B. not hard    C. changeable       D. suitable   

【小题１】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

    A. There are 250 robot teachers in the United States.

    B. Bobby works in a large office building in Washington D.C.

    C. Mr. Leachim is run(开动) and controlled by electricity.

    D. The lessons taught by Mr. Leachim are given on a TV set.

 

You speak, write a letter, make a telephone. Your words carry a message. People communicate（交际）with words. Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears（眼泪）in your eyes tell others that you are sad.

    When you put up your hands in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask questions. You shake（摇）your head, and people know you are saying "No". You nod（点头）and people know you are saying "Yes". Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the door helps you where to go in or out. Have you ever thought that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time? People can communicate in many other ways. An artist can use his drawing to tell beautiful mountains, about the blue sea and many other things. Books are written to tell about all the wonderful things in the world and also about people and their ideas. Books, magazines（杂志）, TV, radio and films all help us communicate with others. They can help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.

81. People communicate ________.

   A. with words only               B. in many different ways

   C. in letters and drawings          D. with smiles, tears and hands

82. Signs can carry as many _________ as words.

   A. questions       B. examples       C. tears and smiles    D. messages

83. Which of the following is not talked in the passage as ways of communication?

   A. books and magazines     B. TV and films   C. newspapers  D. radio

84. Which of the following statements is WRONG ?.

   A. Communication helps us to learn what is happening in the world.

   B. Communication helps us to understand other people better..

   C. A sign is also a way of communication..

D. If you can’t speak, you can’t communicate..

85. The best title（题目）for this short passage is _________.

   A. Signs Carry Messages            B. The important Communication

   C. Words, Signs and Drawing         . Ways of Communication.

D. We can only improve our listening skills step by step.

阅读理解C

   Robots are smart. With their computer brains, they help people work in dangerous places or do difficult jobs. Some robots do regular jobs. Bobby, the mail carrier, brings mail to a large office building in Washington D.C. He is one of the 250 mail carriers in the United States.

   Mr. Leachim, who weighs two hundred pounds and is six feet tall, has some advantages as a teacher. One is that he does not forget details. He knows each child’s name, the parents’ names and what each child knows and needs to know. In addition(另外), he knows each child’s pets and hobbies. Mr. Leachim does not make mistakes. Each child goes and tells him his or her name, then dials an identification number. His computer brain puts the child’s voice and number together. He identifies the child without mistakes. Then he starts the lesson.

   Another advantage is that Mr. Leachim is flexible. If children need more time to do their lessons, they can move switches. In this way they can repeat Mr. Leachim’s lesson over and over again. When the children do a good job, he tells them something interesting about their hobbies. At the end of the lesson the children switch Mr. Leachim off.

The first paragraph of the passage tells us ________.

    A. human beings are not as smart as robots   

B. robots can help people in many different ways

C. robots will take the place of man to rule the earth

    D. we can only use robots to do some regular jobs

Mr. Leachim’s ________ makes him a good teacher.

    A. advantages       B. knowledge        C. appearance       D. energy

The word “flexible” in the last paragraph means ________.

    A. not strict       B. not hard    C. changeable       D. suitable   

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

    A. There are 250 robot teachers in the United States.

    B. Bobby works in a large office building in Washington D.C.

    C. Mr. Leachim is run(开动) and controlled by electricity.

    D. The lessons taught by Mr. Leachim are given on a TV set.