1. 拥有朋友让我们受益匪浅，并且结交到知心朋友对个人的发展非常重要。
2. 朋友在你成功时会祝贺你，在你失败时会出现在你面前激励你，在你沮丧时也不会远离你。
3. 要想友谊长存，就应该和朋友保持联系。
4. 无论做什么，要把朋友的需求和安危记在心中，尽可能地为朋友分忧解难。
5. 如果你不小心冒犯了朋友怎么办？（What if...?）
6. 勇于承认错误是你要优先选择的解决办法。（动名词短语作主语）
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The day that I met my best friend for the first time, I was anxiously reviewing for an important exam in the local library. Because I kept being disturbed by others, I was unable to make any progress, The last straw was when I heard someone singing behind me. I turned around and gave the person a dirty look. It was a tall girl about the same age as me and she had a slight smile on her face. Standing near the “English Literature” section, she seemed to be looking for a book. “How could she be so selfish (自私的)?” I thought angrily.
I picked up my books, looked into her eyes and said angrily, “Please be considerate in public. I’ve been unable to study because of your terrible singing”
I still hate thinking of that moment. Let me tell you the rest of the story though.
Two hours later, I realized I’d forgotten my most important textbook in the library. What was worse, the library had already closed. I was close to tears. Just then, the phone rang. A soft voice introduced the speaker as Li Hua and asked if I was Jane. After confirming that I was, she told me that she had noticed my book in the library. As my phone number was in it, she called and told me she didn’t live far away and could bring it to me.
Paragraph 1: I sighed (叹息) with relief and agreed to meet her at the store down the road.
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It was an afternoon in March. Several weeks ago, I finally
However, the next day she lost the book. She was reading it on the bus and must have dropped it as she was
I didn’t speak to her for the following two days. On the
| A．before | B．future | C．after | D．past |
| A．was addicted to | B．got hands on | C．applied for | D．suffered from |
| A．was | B．were | C．weren’t | D．wasn’t |
| A．sold | B．sought | C．ordered | D．searched |
| A．sadly | B．excitedly | C．unfortunately | D．actually |
| A．that | B．where | C．if | D．how |
| A．borrowed | B．lent | C．bought | D．lost |
| A．until | B．while | C．because | D．so |
| A．moving in | B．trying out | C．getting on | D．getting off |
| A．careless | B．careful | C．frank | D．attractive |
| A．more | B．worse | C．new | D．wrong |
| A．first | B．second | C．third | D．fourth |
| A．way | B．friend | C．book | D．money |
| A．Seeing | B．Preferring | C．Looking | D．Reminding |
| A．unfortunate | B．previous | C．unstable | D．important |
4 . In our meditation (冥想) group on Monday morning, one of the ladies asked if the group leader could take us through meditation to ease worries.
Later that day, I thought that I would reach out to her just to let her know that I was there for her. I must admit all sorts of reasons why I shouldn’t reach out came to mind, but I allowed myself to get rid of my weakness and sent an email anyway.
It was through one of those messaging type things that I could see the other person was reacting. I could see that quite soon after, the lady was writing a reply. However, she must have changed her mind and decided to give it up and not send it after all.
Anyway, 2 days later, this morning, she sent me a nice message which opened up a short talk about our past and present experiences and we found a common connection. In the end, I invited her to an online group where we could meet every Sunday just to connect and chat. She promised to join us. I knew that she was glad that I had reached out.
Afterwards, I realized that I did have a new friend. When I learned about her difficult life, I offered to help her get through difficulty. When I had problems, she was always there. What a real lucky thing is to step into someone’s life situation and come together with them on their journey. I always think it is the most pleasant thing in the world! I’m so thankful to have had a new friend today!
1. What can we learn about the lady on Monday morning?| A．She felt anxious then. |
| B．She was unfit for the group. |
| C．She turned to the author for help. |
| D．She was eager to have a new friend. |
| A．She ignored it completely. |
| B．She quit answering it halfway. |
| C．She took back the email she had sent. |
| D．She directly refused to answer the author. |
| A．To communicate regularly. |
| B．To replace the former activity. |
| C．To set up a commercial project. |
| D．To join the same meditation group. |
| A．A friend is easier lost than found. |
| B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
| C．A friend without faults will never be found. |
| D．A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody. |
1. How often does the woman cook for dinner?
| A．once a week B: three times a week C. six times a week |
| A．Salad and beef | B．beef roast with carrots | C．bangers and mash |
| A．Because it is too spicy |
| B．Because it takes much time |
| C．Because her family don’t like it |
| A．They are friends | B．They are roommates | C．They are strangers |
When Rebecca got home, the first thing she had to do was her homework. She had to write a composition this time. While Rebecca was thinking about her teacher’s instruction that it was always the easiest to write about the most familiar things, she watched her cat slowly approach a fly that had flown to the edge of the bed. Just as a surprise attack was about to be carried out, the fly suddenly flew away. The cat fell off the bed, landed on the floor on her back and looked around as if to say “What happened?” Rebecca laughed hard. That was when she decided to write a piece about her cat.
Having finished her homework, Rebecca was staying inside and playing with her cat when her mum called her to dinner.
“What was the best thing that happened to you today?” asked her dad. It was always the first question he asked as they sat down to dinner. Rebecca wasted no time telling her parents about her cat.
After she told hers, Rebecca’s dad asked, “So,what was the worst?”
Rebecca wore a worried expression. “So what shall I do?” she asked. “There was a new girl whose name was Mary Brown in my class. I want to talk to Mary Brown but I don’t want to risk losing my old friends.
Her dad thought for a moment, and asked, “Rebecca, what do you think courage mean?”
“Isn’t that when soldiers go to war to fight?”
“Well, yes. That is one kind of courage,“ replied her dad. ”Mostly, people are afraid because they might get hurt, or they think people won’t like them. It’s a different kind of courage to do something when you are afraid. “That is called moral courage”, explained her dad.
Rebecca’s mum reached over, holding her daughter’s hands, and said,“Your friends will understand you and still be your friends. If they don’t, then they really aren’t your friends anyway. And you might end up with an even better friend with Mary Brown.”
"The next day at school, Rebecca’s classmates and she all had to read their compositions, and everyone liked Rebecca’s, especially Mary.
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By lunch time the next day, Rebecca knew exactly what she was going to do.
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Rebecca asked Mary if she would like to play football with them.
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Emily was a shy and quiet student in Greenfield High School. Emily was known for her quiet behavior and her love for literature, often found lost in the pages of a book during lunch breaks.
One day, as Emily walked through the hallway, she noticed a colorful poster announcing an upcoming English poetry competition. Her heart raced with excitement at the prospect of showcasing her talent, but her mind was immediately flooded with doubts. “What if my poem is not good enough? What if everyone laughs at me?”she thought to herself, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
As the days went by, Emily found herself caught between her desire to participate and her fear of failure. She talked with her best friend, Sarah, who had been by her side since they were little. She was known for her outgoing personality and her ability to make everyone feel included.
“You have a gift, Emily, ”Sarah said reassuringly, her blue eyes filled with encouragement. “Don’t let your fears hold you back. You never know what might happen unless you try. ”
With Sarah’s support, Emily decided to take a leap of faith and submit her poem for the competition. As the day of the event drew near, she felt a mix of nervousness and expectation. She spent hours perfecting her poem, carefully choosing each word and line to convey her emotions. She practiced her poem in front of the miror, trying to perfect her delivery and expression.
But despite her newfound confidence, Emily couldn’t shake off the feeling of doubt in her mind. These thoughts consumed her, making it difficult for her to focus on anything else.
It was during one of these moments of self-doubt that Sarah came to her rescue once again. “You’re an amazing writer, Emily, ”she said, her voice filled with warmth and sincerity. “Your poem is going to be incredible. Just believe in yourself. ”With Sarah’s words in her mind, Emily felt a renewed sense of determination.
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On the day of the competition, Emily took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
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In the end, Emily’s poem won first place.
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8 . My best friend, Connie, is two years older than me. We
Connie has long dark brown hair and her eyes are big and round. People say she is
Connie is positive(乐观的) even when things go
Connie gets on well with others. Everyone in my family
I think my
| A．take | B．spend | C．cost | D．pay |
| A．crazy | B．beautiful | C．lazy | D．ugly |
| A．think | B．hope | C．suggest | D．ask |
| A．so | B．because | C．although | D．and |
| A．wrong | B．welcome | C．important | D．interesting |
| A．lessons | B．symbols | C．novels | D．results |
| A．stupid | B．interested | C．sad | D．glad |
| A．good | B．well | C．better | D．best |
| A．although | B．if | C．before | D．even though |
| A．give | B．show | C．care | D．ask |
| A．sees | B．likes | C．wakes | D．catches |
| A．suddenly | B．early | C．recently | D．together |
| A．happy | B．angrier | C．busier | D．heavier |
| A．purpose | B．opinion | C．friendship | D．habit |
| A．hardly | B．hardly ever | C．never | D．always |
Maria was my best friend. When we first met, I knew we were meant to be friends forever. But then something happened.
One day, I said to her excitedly, “There’s a two-day art camp this summer,” holding up the bright-red paper I had grabbed as we entered the library.
Maria took the paper and glanced at it. She stopped when her eyes caught the date. “It’s during the last week of July,” she said. “That’s the same time when I would be out of town with my family.”
Maria handed the paper back to me as she stood up to look at the shelf of new books.
I sighed and dropped my head down.
“Alice, you’re the artist.” She smiled. “But I’m terrible at drawing.”
“You may not think you can draw, but you can learn,” I said in my most encouraging voice. I really didn’t want to go alone.
Going out of the library, I was still in low spirits.
After school, I showed the paper to my mother. She asked me whether I would attend the art camp. I told my mother probably not because my friend would not go.
Mom patted my back and she knew I had a hard time jumping into something with no familiar faces around. “Maybe next year,” she comforted me.
“Maybe.” I sighed. “I’m going outside to draw our pine tree. I’ll be out front.”
I opened the door and looked at the bright sunshine as I sat on the front doorstep. I thought about the art camp and wished I felt a little braver. Maria could make friends with a whole busload of kids in 10 minutes, but my stomach twirls like a roller coaster when I don’t know anyone around me. By the time I started painting, I had convinced myself it was OK to skip the camp.
I used my pencil and drew the pine’s strong and straight trunk, and added the graceful branches, making sure the upper ones lifted gently toward the sun.
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I jumped when Maria said, “You paint quite well.”
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The big day of the art camp finally arrived.
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True friends are hard to find. You often think you can believe in someone, but later he or she may let you down. However, always be a good friend yourself and you may change the situations.
Part of being a friend is being prepared to devote your time and energy to helping out your friend. If your friend needs a shoulder to cry on, just be there for him or her. You will attract those who value your loyalty.
When you say you will do something, do it. When your friend tells you a secret, keep it secret from others. Be someone that people know that they can rely on. If you show this quality to your friend, he or she will appreciate it and will be reliable in return.
Be a good listener.
Many people think they have to appear very interesting. Far more than that, however, is your ability to show that you’re interested in others. Listen carefully to what people say, remember important details about them, ask questions about their interests, and take time to learn more about them.
Show others what makes you stand apart from the crowd. Talk about interests and hobbies. Everyone has interesting stories to tell—don’t be afraid to share yours. Besides, a little humour always keeps a conversation light and happy. People love to be around someone who makes them laugh.
A. Be a reliable friend.
B. Be loyal to a friend.
C. Stress your good qualities.
D. Tell your secret to your friend.
