Just like any relationship, best friendships depend on trust, promise, respect and interests. When any of these elements(要素) is missing, the friendship will be hard to go on. If the trust is totally broken, you may not be able to forgive him/her. Sometimes a friendship ends because either you or your friend gets tired of putting the heart into it. This can happen when one of you finds a new friend or even a new hobby that takes up much time. Or, perhaps you find the relationship is always going in an unhealthy way and you want some distance. Other times, you simply change and want to leave each other. Sure, it seems sad at the time, but it’s completely normal. Not all friendships are meant to last forever. So, what should you do if something like this happens to you? Read on for some friendly advice.
Whatever the reason you’re breaking up with your best friend, always remember that he/she was once super important to you. Take the time to sit down privately and tell him/her what’s going on and why. Don’t send him/her an unpleasant e-mail or just start ignoring(不理睬) him/her. In fact, maybe he/she has known there’s a problem and would be willing to have a heart-to-heart chat. If you’re not sure about wanting an end forever, you could suggest you two take a break from each other. If, after a while, you realize why you became the best friends in the beginning, you can try getting back to your former behaviors. Whatever you do, be honest about your feelings while having respect for his/hers. And if you both agree the BFF thing is over, make sure not to be enemies.What is NOT the usual cause of ending a friendship?
| A．Getting tired of putting your heart into each other. |
| B．Finding a new hobby that takes up much time. |
| C．Realizing the relationship going in an unhealthy way. |
| D．Living too far away from each other. |
The underlined letters BFF probably means________.
| A．永远的朋友 | B．永久的隔阂 |
| C．终结的友谊 | D．暂时的误解 |
What can be the best title for this passage?
| A．Four basic elements of friendship. |
| B．Friendly advice on reading. |
| C．What to do with friendship in trouble? |
| D．When to be friends or enemies? |
What should you do when breaking up with your best friends?
1. Remember his or her once being important to you.
2. Try to have a heart-to-heart chat with him or her.
3. Be honest and respectful to each other.
4. Send an unpleasant e-mail and ignore him or her.
5. Suggest not getting along with each other for a while.
| A．1.2.3.4. | B．2.3.4.5 | C．1.3.4.5 | D．1.2.3.5 |
My aunt Edith was a widow (寡妇) of 50, working as a secretary, when doctors discovered what was thought to be a very serious heart disease.
Aunt Edith doesn’t accept defeat (击败) easily. She began studying medical reports in the library and found an article in a magazine about a well-known heart surgeon (外科医生), Dr. Michael DeBakey, of Houston, Texas. He had saved the life of someone with the same disease. The article said Dr. DeBakey’s fees were very high; Aunt Edith couldn’t possibly pay them. But could he tell her of someone whose fee she could pay?
So Aunt Edith wrote to him. She simply listed her reasons for wanting to live: her three children, who would be on their own in three or four more years, her little girl was dreaming of traveling and seeing the world. There wasn’t a word of self-pity----only warmth and humor and the joy of living. She mailed the letter, not really expecting an answer.
A few days later, my doorbell rang. Aunt Edith didn’t wait to come in; she stood in the hall and read aloud: “Your beautiful letter moved me very deeply. If you can come to Houston, there will be no charge for either the hospital or the operation. Signed—Michael DeBakey.”
That was seven years ago. Since then, Aunt Edith has been around the world. Her three children are happily married. For her age, she is one of the youngest, most alive people I know----all because of an open heart surgeon who knew how to honor his profession, and how to open his own heart.We learn from the reading that ________.
| A．the heart disease was hard to deal with at that time |
| B．some doctors also could save Aunt Edith’s life |
| C．Aunt Edith’s children worried about their mother |
| D．Aunt Edith finally died when she was 57 |
The underlined word charge is the closest in meaning to ________.
| A．problem | B．fee | C．time | D．chance |
Aunt Edith didn’t really expect an answer because ________.
| A．she didn’t know Dr. DeBakey’s exact address |
| B．Dr. DeBakey was too busy to write a letter |
| C．she didn’t tell the doctor her trouble |
| D．she thought the doctor didn’t care about the poor |
Dr. DeBakey promised to help Aunt Edith in order to ________.
| A．make himself better-known |
| B．make her dream come true |
| C．honor his profession |
| D．help the children live better |
Which is the best title of the passage?
| A．A Lucky Widow | B．A Successful Operation |
| C．An Unexpected Answer | D．A Full-loved Letter |
“I believe you’re the right person to write an advice column (专栏) for the students called Dear Amy!” Jenny, editor of the school newspaper, said to Andy, who finally agreed to accept the job if Jenny promised not to tell it to anyone else.
At first it wasn’t too bad. Most of the letters he received were interesting and quite easy to answer. Then came a letter from a person named Joe.
“Dear Amy,” it began, “I’m in real trouble. I’ve wanted to be a songwriter all my life, but my parents won’t even let me take music lessons. I have a guitar, but they both get angry if I play. I’ve tried explaining, but they won’t listen. I feel sad. Should I run away from home? Maybe that will make my parents agree.” The letter signed “Joe”.
Andy thought about this letter for a long time. Should he advise someone to run away from home? Probably not. But didn’t Joe have a right to be a songwriter if he wanted to? Andy thought hard, but couldn’t think out a good answer. Andy couldn’t sleep. He just worried about poor Joe.
At a bar a few days later, Eleanor, a girl in Andy’s math class, sat down next to him and asked, “ What’s wrong with you? You look a little worried.”
“I guess I do,” said Andy.
“If you got an problem, why don’t you try writing to Dear Amy about it?” asked Eleanor.
Andy sighed; but she continued, “in fact, I guess Dear Amy is rather busy with other problems. She still hasn’t answered the phony letter I wrote her last week. You’d better read it – it may even make the most hard-hearted person cry! It was supposed to be from a songwriter named Joe.”Andy might be ______.
| A．an editor of the school newspaper |
| B．a songwriter |
| C．a math teacher |
| D．a doctor in the school |
It’s clear “Dear Amy” ______.
| A．helps students who want to run away from home |
| B．answers letters from the students |
| C．writes songs for the students |
| D．meets readers at a bar |
It seemed to be easy for Andy to do the job until _____.
| A．he changed his name |
| B．received a letter signed “Joe’ |
| C．he met Eleanor at a bar |
| D．his name was well-known |
In the letter Joe says that ______.
| A．his parents don’t know about music |
| B．his classmates don’t understand him |
| C．he would stay away from his parents |
| D．he would obey his parents |
The underlined word “ phony ” perhaps means ______.
| A．unreal | B．boyish |
| C．popular | D．favorite |
阅读下列材料，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。
The above reading is most probably ________.
| A．a menu | B．a food report |
| C．an advertisement | D．a letter |
It’s clear that the restaurant ________.
| A．offers Chinese food |
| B．was set up 22 years ago |
| C．gets no awards at all |
| D．is good at cooking ducks |
At 12:00 pm, customers can ________.
| A．find the restaurant closed |
| B．have a good meal in the restaurant |
| C．enjoy the awards in the restaurant |
| D．make a phone call to order food |
The reading doesn’t tell us ________.
| A．the address of the restaurant |
| B．the price of food |
| C．the phone number of the restaurant |
| D．the way to order food |
Which country does the restaurant belong to?
| A．China. | B．India. |
| C．America. | D．Canada. |
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Wuzhizhou Island Wuzhizhou Island, lies in Sanya, is China’s best waters for scuba(潜水). Divers will appreciate the clear seas, especially off the southern end of the island, where coral reefs(珊瑚礁) host a colorful range of tropical sea life. As well as Goddess Matsu Temple, there are many places of interest to visit including the Lover’s Bridge, Sunrise Rock and Life Well. |
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Namtso Lake Namtso Lake is the largest salt-water lake in the world. Namtso lake’s touching beauty never fails to attract any traveler who visits Tibet. Bright sky, white clouds and clear water contribute to a picturesque scene, like a fairyland. In Tibetan, Namtso means Heavenly Lake or Holy Lake. Looking at the faraway mountains and nearby water, backpackers only hope that time could stand still at that moment. |
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Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, in Hunan Province, has been described differently, such as “delicate and wild”. Clear water bubbled up from the rocks, winding from west to east. Magical! |
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Kaili Lying in the southeastern area of Guizhou Province, Kaili City is a living quarter(居住区) of the Miao ethnic minority. So it is a nice place to learn about the culture and life of the Miao people. However, as a tourist destination, Kaili is also famous for its natural landscapes, karst land-form and the ancient architecture(建筑). It is a city with the ancient culture and modern civilization. |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。Who may be interested in visiting Wuzhizhou Island?
| A．A professor who studies culture and life of the Miao people. |
| B．A young lady who loves the fairyland with mountains and water. |
| C．A man who likes scuba diving in the sea. |
| D．A student who likes different views of mountains. |
What is NOT mentioned about Kaili ?
| A．Its position. | B．Modern architecture. |
| C．Natural scenery. | D．Culture of Miao people. |
A student in Hunan prefers a short journey, which place will he choose?
| A．Wuzhizhou Island. | B．Namtso Lake. |
| C．Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot. | D．Kaili. |
What does Namtso mean in Tibetan?
| A．Salt-water lake. | B．Heavenly lake. |
| C．White cloud. | D．Blue sky. |
What do you think this passage is?
| A．A story. | B．A notice. |
| C．An advertisement. | D．A report. |
Justin Bieber’s birthday wish has come true. The teenage star announced earlier this week that he wanted his fans to donate $17,000 to charity---so far the total of gifts that have poured in is more than $31000.
“I have had a great year and it is all because of the fans helping me live my dream,” said the young singer. “I’m turning 17 years old on Tuesday, and have so much to be grateful(感激的) for! So this year, I really want my birthday to be all about helping others. Instead of asking for gifts, I’m asking friends, family and fans to consider donating $17 for my 17th birthday to help make a change.”
Bieber asked his fans to donate to a charity that builds clean water projects in developing countries.
“Together, we’ve made a big difference for many causes. Did you know that about 4,500 kids die each day from waterborne diseases (水源性疾病)? By building clean water projects for villages that need them, we can prevent this! I want to make my birthday matter this year--- let’s make it so more kids can grow up to have a 17th birthday like me. Join me to make a change.
“I’m really so grateful for my family, friends and fans--- and I believe we can do something big to help bring clean water to people in need. Even if you don’t have $17 to give I just ask you to go out in your community and try and make a positive difference. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way.”
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。What does Bieber ask his friends for his 17th birthday?
| A．Gifts. | B．$17. |
| C．Birthday wish. | D．Clean water. |
What do we know about the donations?
| A．There is $17,000 altogether. |
| B．There is still $31,000 to go. |
| C．There is $14000 more than Bieber expected. |
| D．There will be $50000 in the end. |
What will the money be used for?
| A．Building clean water projects in developing countries. |
| B．Preventing children from getting ill. |
| C．Help children to grow up to 17 years old. |
| D．Make a change for children on their birthdays. |
What do you think of Justin Bieber?
| A．Warm-hearted. | B．Rich. |
| C．Serious. | D．Outgoing. |
What does this passage mainly want to tell us?
| A．Introduce a famous star’s birthday wish. |
| B．Tell us how people in other countries live without water. |
| C．Provide people some ways to prevent waterborne diseases. |
| D．Encourage everyone to do what they can to help others in need. |
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