1 . The friends we meet in school teach us how to share. When we grow older, our friends teach us how to take responsibility (责任). As we continue into our 40s and beyond, we learn to weather the ups and downs in life.     1     Friendship is key to our success with all our relationships and it can create a sense of purpose in our lives.

The people we bring into our lives as friends will show us how to forgive (原谅), laugh, and make conversation.     2     We understand the process of meeting new acquaintances (熟人) and finding out what makes them tick.

One of the most overlooked advantages of friendship is that it helps keep our minds and bodies strong.     3     A recent Harvard study found that having good friendships in our life even helps improve brain health. Friendship is also important to our mental (精神的) health. One study even suggested spending time with positive friends actually changes our feelings for the better.     4    

Friends don’t completely cure (治愈) loneliness but they do help us during lonely times. Having a lifelong friend lets us know that some friendships won’t last forever but each one brings something special. We learn more about ourselves and how important it is to have someone, just one person, who knows and understands you.     5    

A．We should value those painful times.

B．Some friends share a different worldview.

C．This is the key to coming out of loneliness.

D．We don’t just talk with others but learn from them.

E．Once again, friends provide a sounding board and place for us to grow.

F．In fact, it’s as important to our physical health as eating well and keeping fit.

G．That means we’re happier when we choose to spend time with happy people.

2 . You are certain to enjoy chatting to your friends.     1    . Make sure to ask your friends some more personal and interesting questions next time.

What Are Your Best Childhood Memories?

Ask your friends to find out what stands out as their most impressive memory from their childhood: watching the same cartoons on Saturday mornings, playing with the same types of toys, or winning a school spelling competition?     2    

Where Should We Hang Out Next?

Come to an agreement on what to do that will be fun for everyone. Ask your friends for their activity ideas and give your own.     3     Perhaps you can suggest a day trip to a Disneyland park in a nearby city, or maybe some of your friends want to take a night camping trip.

What Does Your Future Hold?

Ask your friends about their plans after high school graduation, Let them discuss whether they want to go to college, or go to work directly.     4     Perhaps some of your friends wanted to become doctors after hearing a speech from a famous medical worker. Share your own dream jobs with them and give your reasons.

What’s Your Riskiest Experience?

    5     Ask your friends about their most unforgettable experiences. It will be interesting to discuss any extremely frightening but often exciting stories. Perhaps one of your friends rode on the world’s fastest roller coaster (过山车) while another friend may have bungee jumped off a cliff (悬崖). Maybe someone even took a ride in a hot air balloon.

A．Create a list of all the suggestions.

B．Everybody can talk about the classes.

C．Share your own most enjoyable ones with them.

D．Discuss new music and movies that you find interesting.

E．Unusual experiences can be the topic for exciting conversations.

F．However, after you know everything about them, your conversations may get boring.

G．If they are in college, ask them what influences helped them decide on their job choices.

3 . How to mend a broken friendship? It may be hard, but fixing a broken friendship will make it even stronger than before. Here are some tips that will be useful.

Be the one to reach out before the other.

    1    Let it be you this time. It will show them that you want to be friends again, and you’re serious about resolving things. Think about how you can reach them. Depending on the person and the severity of your argument, you may need to try a few different ways to get in touch.

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If your friend refuses to see or speak with you, or visiting them in person isn’t an option, you may want to just back off for a while. Your friend wants space and that should be respected. Use the time to reflect on the situation and prepare what you want to say. Don’t push your friend if it’s clear they want space. It will only upset them and make them frustrated with you.

Talk about the problem honestly and openly.

Explain what you feel is the problem and be honest about it. Then ask them to do the same. Let them talk for as long as they need to. Really listen and don’t interrupt them.    3    

Apologize to them and accept their apology.

Even if you didn’t do anything and you believe the situation is their fault, opening with an apology sets the tone. You could say “I’m really sorry things have gotten to this point. I want things to be better between us.” If you did wrong them in some way, apologize to them sincerely.    4    

Avoid restarting an argument.

It’s important that you don’t say or do anything hurtful during this conversation.    5    so do your best to keep things peaceful. If things get heated, don’t allow them to escalate.

A．Let go of your anger or frustration.

B．Respect your friend’s need for space.

C．If they apologize to you, accept their apology.

D．Come up with a plan for rebuilding the friendship.

E．Argument will only further damage the friendship and make things worse.

F．If you aren’t talking to each other, someone will have to make the first move.

G．This way you both get to tell your side of the story and get everything out on the table.

4 . Using money earned (挣得) from her first part-time job, Sofi Cruz from Conway, South Carolina, brought one of her classmates to tears (眼泪) with a wonderful gift in the new school year. Sofi says her friend Jahiem has always been that one student who does all of his work perfectly and never misses school, always helping teachers in class, and always being a happy human being.

Jahiem had said that he needed new shoes and Sofi said she had been wanting to get him something special for a while. So one day, Sofi pulled her newly earned money together and bought a pair of shoes for her best classmate.

She surprised Jahiem in class one day ,approaching(走近) his desk slowly with a bag.“I’ve known you for a very long time -since third grade. And you are very special to me, Sofi told Jahiem.

“You are a very good friend to me. And, since I got a job, I’ve been thinking about getting something special for somebody, and this is for you,”she said, handing him the bag. Jahiem opened the bag and found a shoebox with new shoes inside. She also gave him a pair of socks to go with his new shoes.

The unexpected act of kindness completely moved Jahiem. He began crying, resting his head on the shoebox in disbelief. Sofi walked around his desk and gave him a hug(拥抱). Another classmate helped record the moment.

“Seeing him crying was very emotional( 激动的), ”Sofi wrote in a Facebook post that has since been shared 1,800 times.“I am so thankful to know that giving Jahiem those shoes made him so happy and allowed me to realize that giving someone something so special can be life-changing.

After drying his tears of happiness,Jahiem proudly sported his brand-new shoes, gifted to him with love.

1. What can we learn about Jahiem from Sofi’ s words in the first paragraph?

A．He is a good student with great personalities.

B．He cares little about personal happiness.

C．He wants to be a teacher in the future.

D．He is into shoe collecting.

2. What did Sofi do for Jahiem?

A．She helped him to clean his desk.	B．She gave him a pair of new shoes.
C．She offered him a new part- time job.	D．She introduced her best friend to him.

3. How did Jahiem feel after opening the bag?

A．Worried.

B．Annoyed.

C．Touched.

D．Proud.

4. Which of the following can best describe Sofi?

A．Shy but helpful.	B．Strict but caring.
C．Friendly and brave.	D．Kind and thoughtful.

5 . My daughter, Karen, has a rare eye disorder. It causes her quite a bit of difficulty. Because of her medical condition, Karen’s different from other children. Yet, despite this difference, she has many friends.

During the summer of her fifth-grade year, Karen’s retina detached (视网膜脱落).     1     The operation’s a painful one and requires a very long recovery.

In the days immediately following her surgery, her eyes were swollen shut and her face was covered in bandages(绷带).     2    

She called her friends to talk for short periods of time. Some of her friends expressed sympathy as they chatted with her. Others promised to come and visit her but never did.

    3     She visited Karen. When she realized that Karen couldn’t see her, Jenny quietly climbed up on the bed beside my daughter and took her hand in a gentle grasp, so Karen would know she was there.

Because of so much pain, Karen said very little, just sitting there and holding Jenny’s hand. Jenny said she’d be back.     4    

And Jenny did return, again and again through the long months of Karen’s recovery — each time lifting her spirits and making her smile when there was very little to smile about.

Jenny was always there to lend a helping hand, and to defend Karen when others laughed at her for being different.     5     To my delight, Jenny is still a frequent visitor to our home.

A．However, there was one exception — Jenny.

B．Fortunately, it could be repaired with surgery.

C．She was trapped in a world of darkness and pain.

D．Karen was very hurt and couldn't understand why.

E．Even now, years later, the girls remain close friends.

F．As I watched her leave, I wondered silently if she would keep her promise.

G．To take her mind of the pain, I read to her or she listened to audio books.

6 . Friendships mean a lot in our life.     1     Be sure that the people who are close to you are the ones that make your life better, not worse. Remember, good friends improve your life, while toxic friends harm it.

The User

This type of friend is sometimes called a fair-weather friend. The User seems to be there for you, and make plans with you—that is, until something better comes along. This friend is always looking for a way to improve their social position. They also do not want to be alone on the weekend.     2     You deserve (值得) a friend who is your friend through thick and thin.

The Leech

    3     They expect you to drop everything when they call. While it is important to be a supportive friend, with this type of friend, you have to set boundaries (界限). If you do not, after a while, this type of friend will take up most of your time.

The Negative Nellie

This friend is never happy with anything they have.     4     Negative Nellies are also likely to have negative opinions about almost everything. Not only is this type of friend negative about their life, but they also direct that negativity toward you. They may judge everything from the clothes you wear to the people you talk to. They also struggle with envy at times and will never praise you. Look for friends that can be happy for you and supportive.

The Drama Queen

This friend’s life is like one long soap opera (肥皂剧). Every day there seem to be letdowns and sadness. With this friend, you become the problem-solver. But remember, they are probably not really interested in changing.     5     Drama Queens pay all attention to their life, and they never notice what you need.

A．This friend may put you in danger.

B．This type of friend always needs you.

C．They spend a lot of time complaining.

D．It is important to choose your friends wisely.

E．It is difficult to know our friends’ true colors.

F．Once you have done your part, they will be gone.

G．This type of friend is not interested to hear your issues.

7 . During teenage years, friendships are important for several reasons. Teenagers typically spend more time with their peers than they do with their parents, siblings (兄弟姐妹) or other social contacts.     1    

Healthy friendships help teenagers feel accepted and confident and can pave the way for the development of other positive social ties.     2       When a teenager feels he/ she is part of a group, he/she is less likely to be negatively affected. Teens who feel confident and accepted may also be less likely to join in the bullying (欺凌) of others.

    3     Because friends often share common goals and interests, they can persuade a teen to make good choices. They can prevent bad behavior and conflict, encourage success in school and provide the basis for a larger network of associations that will be helpful later in life. Friendships can also help a teen get back on track when negative influences are present.

Teenage years are often stressful.     4     Friends can serve as advisers on issues such as relationships, school, work and conflict with parents.

Friends also share fun and excitement. Friendships help teenagers find healthy ways to have fun outside of home, school and work.     5       Healthy friendships, on the other hand, encourage fun and excitement that do not involve risk or harm.

A．Therefore, friends influence many aspects of a teenager’s life.

B．With unhealthy influences, a teenager may show negative behavior.

C．Friendships work in both positive and negative ways in a teenager’s life.

D．Having true friends is important in helping teenagers deal with the stress and uncertainty.

E．Friends can be positive influences in the social and personal aspects of a teenager’s life.

F．Through discussions and observations, teenagers form their own viewpoints and identities.

G．Confidence and feeling accepted are necessary to a teen’s social and emotional development.

8 . Symbol of friendship

Friendship is a wonderful thing to have no matter how old you are. However, it is important for teens and young adults to provide conversation, support and so much more as friends.     1     Actually, there are a few things that symbolize a friendly relationship.

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One of the symbols of a wonderful relationship between friends is easy conversation. When you can talk about almost anything, you are sure to be true friends. When the conversation flows easily from one topic to another, this can be a symbol of friendship as well.

Able to have fun

    3     No matter what you are doing, you can have a fun experience so long as you are with your friend. This is one of the best parts of friendship.

Support all the time

If your friends know they can call you anytime and you will be there for them, then this symbolizes friendship.

Attentive listening by both individuals

If you find that you listen closely to what your friend says and they do the same for you, this is another symbol of friendship.     4    

Share laughter and tears

Another symbol of friendship is the ability to share both laughter and tears. A friend is someone with whom you can laugh and cry over anything.     5    

A．Get together

B．Easy conversation

C．Teenagers always have difficulty in making friends.

D．A true friend is someone you can have a great time with.

E．You feel comfortable with this person to share your special feelings.

F．If you are trying to make friends, you may be wondering what symbolizes friendship.

G．True friends listen closely to each other and understand what the other person is saying.

9 . Your best friend has seen you at your worst and still loves you unconditionally. However, such a close relationship is bound to have its twists and turns (曲折).     1     But what do you do after a quarrel happens? Here are some suggestions to make up with your best friend and sort things out.

Talk it out. No matter whose fault it is, don’t wait for her to make the first move. Friendships break because no one wants to be the first to take action after a quarrel. You know she’s important to you, so call her and talk things out. If you’re at fault, explain yourself without justifying (证明……有道理) your mistake.     2    

Listen.     3     Listen to what your best friend wants to say before talking about your feelings. She might be going through life-changing events or having a tough time. You should care about her feelings. It takes a good listener to build stronger friendships.

    4     Sometimes no matter how hard you try, your best friend won’t listen because she’s too stubborn. Share your problem with someone who is close to both of you and ask that person to talk to her instead. She might just understand better when a third person explains it.

Give her time. After you’ve tried everything in your power to sort things out with her, give her some time to cool down. She might be someone who needs time to accept what you’ve said.     5     Give her some time. She’ll think over the conversation and take a step towards you on her own.

A．Have a heart-to-heart talk.

B．Bring in a common friend.

C．It may bring much pain to you.

D．A quarrel with a best friend is pretty normal.

E．Don’t just go on and on about how hurt you are.

F．Don’t expect her to get back to normal in an instant.

G．It doesn’t matter if you are judged by her because you are best friends.