Friends play an important role in our life. Most people hope that their friends will always be there. They friendship to last forever. , even the best friendship can end.
As time goes by, many friendships end because of a(n) _ in personality or way of life. The friendship slowly loses importance and finally_ _.
Tommy wrote, “I didn’t even know the friendship was over until I caught myself thinking of Alan as a former friend.”
Peter explained. “We _ seeing each other less and less. The friendship was just over.”
Sometimes friendships_ _ suddenly from a disagreement or move to another place.
Alice said, “The end of our friendship was a gradual thing. I moved from one side of the city to the other. Since then we _ made a phone call. We met less and less. At last our friendship ended.”
Jack said, “ When I moved to Seattle after college, our friendship died. Both of us were always_ with new jobs, so we didn’t keep _ touch with each other. Our friendship was so dead that I didn’t call him _ _ I went home.”
Yet the biggest problem to a friendship is change. Lillian Rubin in her book Just Friends say, “Generally it’s _ _ that friends will accept each other if they both remain what they were when they met, or change in similar directions. If they change or grow in different ways, the friendship most likely lost.”
No matter why, when, or how friendships end, there is always _ _ pain of loss. When nothing can be _ to keep the friendship, it is important to forget the pain. Then move on _ _ new friendships.
May new friendships bring you pleasure and happiness!
A.hope B.expect C.decide D.prefer
A.Unfortunately B.Luckily C.Then D.So
A.interest B.experience C.change D.Suggestion
A.forgets B.disappears C.appears D.improves
A.finished B.practiced C.continued D.started
A.break down B.break away C.break off D.break in
A.often B.seldom C.always D.never
A.struggling B.satisfying C.pleased D.fed
A.at B.by C.on D.in
A.even if B.while C.before D.since
A.strange B.true C.false D.impossible
A.will be B.is C.will D.to be
A.little B.some C.any D.no
A.thought B.checked C.carried D.done
A.to ask for B.forming C.to build D.beginning
It was a hot summer evening. Kevin and his brother Alan were (1) soccer in the backyard. After a while, they decided to drink some orange juice and watch TV in the house. (2) the TV was off. Alan tried to turn it back on, but (3) happened. They soon realized that there was no electricity(电). What could they do? Kevin suggested going outside to do some(4) watching. Without streetlights, the stars were bright and (5) to see. Lying on the grass, they saw different kinds of stars (6) they even saw the planet Mars. Kevin and Alan had never realized (7) fantastic the night sky could be.
After watching the stars for an hour, the boys (8) the house. It was very dark except for a few (9) that their parents had lighted. The family spent the night playing cards and telling stories by candlelight. Kevin and Alan had never thought of having such a night (10) electricity like that before. They really enjoyed watching stars.
(1)A. buying |
B. selling |
C. playing |
(2)A. Luckily |
B. Suddenly |
C. Certainly |
(3)A. everything |
B. anything |
C. nothing |
(4)A. flowers |
B. stars |
C. birds |
(5)A. easy |
B. difficult |
C. impossible |
(6)A. or |
B. and |
C. but |
(7)A. what |
B. how |
C. which |
(8)A. went into |
B. went over |
C. went up |
(9)A. matches |
B. lights |
C. candles |
(10)A. without |
B. with |
C. throughout |
The following are the posts in an Internet chat room.In this chat room,parents talk about some of the problems they have with their children.
Ask 4 advice
Marisa
Is it ever OK to lie to a child?My 10﹣year﹣old son plays soccer.He's not very good,but he loves it.Yesterday he played very (75) .When he finished the game,he asked,"Did I play well?"I said,"Yes!You're a great soccer player!"Did I do the right thing?
Bay212
Yes,you did the right thing.White lies are a(n) (76) part of life.Sometimes you have to tell lies that do no harm.Your purpose was to make him feel good.Now he's ready to play soccer again.
Bernie
I don't think there is ever a good reason to lie to our children.Children learn honesty from the (77) they see.As parents,we should be honest in order to teach honesty to our children.Every lie requires five more lies.If you keep hiding truth from them,they will not (78) you.They will not respect you.Honesty is the first step to a good parent﹣child relationship.
Missy
You lied to make your son feel better,but you (79) a good chance to teach him a life lesson.People should work hard for what they want.Maybe next time you can say,"No,you didn't play well today.Great soccer players practise a lot.Let's go and practise."The truth will take him (80) and a good soccer player.
Parviz
Parents should be honest to their children,but they don't have to tell the whole truth.Next time when your son asks,"Did I play well?"you can say,"What do you think?"Then your son can tell you what he thinks.That way,everything you say is true,and you avoid truth that hurts.
75.A.seriously |
B.carefully |
C.happily |
D.badly |
76.A.necessary |
B.difficult |
C.dishonest |
D.interesting |
77.A.films |
B.details |
C.examples |
D.teachers |
78.A.trouble |
B.remember |
C.answer |
D.trust |
79.A.took |
B.missed |
C.created |
D.found |
80.A.strong |
B.confident |
C.honest |
D.active |
It was a sunny day yesterday.After a whole day's work in my office,I walked home.On the busy street,I say a young man(31) some small toys around the corner.Usually,I would hurry(32) such sellers and never buy anything.But when I noticed he was(33) ,I decided to stand there for some time.I wanted to see(34) he sold his toys.
Soon,a little girl came with her mother and wanted a toy that could(35) a noise.Kids liked such toys because the noise sounded really funny.The toy was 18yuan.The mother(36)
a 20﹣yuan note(钞票).She told the young man how much she was giving him and wanted the change(找零)(37) .I was wondering what he was going to do next.He told the mother to put the money in his bag and get the change(38) .Then she did so.
What the young man did shocked me.He chose to(39) people even if he couldn't see.He let me know believing in people is a(40) thing.It brings us warmth and love.I was so touched that I made a(41) to buy a toy although I didn't need it at all.He said it cost 18yuan and I told him that I had only one 20﹣yuan note.Again he told me to do the same thing as the mother.I put my 20yuan in his bag,(42) I didn't take any change.
As I walked down the street,I say another little girl with her father and gave her the(43)
I bought.She looked at me in surprise and then thanked me(44) .I was happy to see the smile on her face.
The young man was a good(45) to us all.On my way home,I kept thinking the world would be a better place if we all could learn to trust people more,just like the young blind street seller.
31.A.using |
B.buying |
C.selling |
D.washing |
32.A.with |
B.past |
C.across |
D.towards |
33.A.fat |
B.deaf |
C.short |
D.blind |
34.A.how |
B.why |
C.when |
D.where |
35.A.hear |
B.make |
C.avoid |
D.mind |
36.A.cut out |
B.kept out |
C.took out |
D.worked out |
37.A.up |
B.out |
C.off |
D.back |
38.A.itself |
B.herself |
C.myself |
D.yourself |
39.A.hate |
B.doubt |
C.trust |
D.praise |
40.A.beautiful |
B.bad |
C.silly |
D.direct |
41.A.promise |
B.mistake |
C.speech |
D.decision |
42.A.or |
B.so |
C.but |
D.for |
43.A.bag |
B.toy |
C.note |
D.change |
44.A.politely |
B.coldly |
C.proudly |
D.crazily |
45.A.role |
B.expert |
C.guard |
D.example. |
Last month,Mr and Mrs Walter moved to a small town because they both retired from work and wanted to live a peaceful life.After being there for a short time,Mrs Walter(75)
to her next﹣door neighbour.She was hoping the neighbour would repeat her dissatisfaction to the store owner.
The next day the newcomer went to the store.(76) greeted her with a big smile.He told her how happy he was to see her again,and said he hoped she liked their town.He also offered himself as a resource to Mrs Walter and her husband as they got settled.Then he took care of her order(77) .
Mrs Walter was very surprised.When she got home,she reported the big (78) to her neighbour."I suppose you told him how poor I thought the service was,"she guessed.
"Well,no,"the neighbour said,"(79) ﹣and I hope you don't mind﹣I told him you were amazed at the way he had built up this small town store,and that you thought it was one of the best﹣run stores you'd ever seen."
Mrs Walter's neighbour(80) that people want to be respected.Actually,most people will do nearly anything for you if you treat them respectfully.That means making it clear to them that their feelings are important,and their opinions are precious.
75.A.explained |
B.apologized |
C.listened |
D.complained |
76.A.Mr Walter |
B.Mrs Walter |
C.The owner |
D.The neighbour |
77.A.quickly |
B.sadly |
C.angrily |
D.easily |
78.A.success |
B.change |
C.decision |
D.idea |
79.A.For example |
B.At least |
C.In fact |
D.After all |
80.A.understood |
B.forgot |
C.pretended |
D.denied. |
Zhang Lei is a highly skilled(技艺精湛的)doctor.He was born in a lonely (31)
village.The people there lived a hard life.They seldom walked out of the mountain.They could(32) get good education.However,Zhang Lei was (33) ,for he not only went to college,but he also became an excellent doctor.Then what made him lucky?A volunteer teacher called Han Xue encouraged him,and (34) his life.
When Han Xue first entered Zhang Lei's school,she couldn't (35) her eyes.She was shocked by the sights(情景)in front of her:broken windows,small old desks and chairs.Even worse,students of different ages were in the(36) classroom.It was the only class in the school.Han Xue realized (37) poor the people were in education.She planned to (38)
as many ways as she could to help them.One day when Han Xue was giving a class,Zhang Lei (39) some noises for fun.Other kids laughed.At that time Han Xue decided to make good use of the (40) to help him.She walked towards Zhang Lei and asked him to put out his hands.Looking at them(41) ,Han Xue said with a kind smile,"As soon as I see your little (42) ,I know you will become a highly skilled doctor in the future.Come on!"Hearing this,Zhang Lei was surprised because almost (43) said such words this way.Zhang Lei couldn't believe that completely,but he remembered what the teacher said in his heart.
After that,Zhang Lei studied harder and then made more(44) continuously.Later,Zhang Lei went to college.After many years,he became a famous doctor,saving many lives.(45) Zhang Lei talks about his life,he always expresses thanks to his volunteer teacher.Her encouraging words have made what he is.
31.A.forest |
B.sea |
C.mountain |
D.river |
32.A.hardly |
B.usually |
C.always |
D.ever |
33.A.simple |
B.lucky |
C.popular |
D.common |
34.A.worried |
B.understood |
C.changed |
D.caught |
35.A.cover |
B.close |
C.open |
D.believe |
36.A.bright |
B.new |
C.same |
D.enjoyable |
37.A.how |
B.when |
C.where |
D.what |
38.A.hand out |
B.find out |
C.hang out |
D.come out |
39.A.said |
B.put |
C.played |
D.made |
40.A.chance |
B.change |
C.example |
D.action |
41.A.angrily |
B.sadly |
C.nervously |
D.carefully |
42.A.fingers |
B.head |
C.eyes |
D.ears |
43.A.everybody |
B.anybody |
C.nobody |
D.somebody |
44.A.decisions |
B.progress |
C.discussions |
D.plans |
45.A.Whatever |
B.Whenever |
C.Whoever |
D.However. |