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We all need friends and we always have．Our ancestors found that gaining the basic necessities of life was easier in a group．It’s estimated that the maximum number of people who lived in early communities of hunter-gatherers was 150．
Friends aren’t bound（受……限制）by blood or family bonds, employment contracts or legal obligations．Our circle of associates includes work colleagues and people we meet at parties, in the pub or on the train to work．Some associates are much more important than our family．We are capable of exchanging an email with these associates, and may have mutual acquaintances with a good number of them, providing common ground．We do things for one another because we want to．Whether writing an answer to a photo put on Facebook, sending a birthday card by post, or making a hospital visit, the efforts we have made for our friends are out of kindness．It is this nature of friendship which requires nothing in return that makes it beneficial and valuable．
Friendships take work, and they need to be nurtured, nourished and maintained．We feel good about helping our friends because we are friends．However, we often lose touch with our friends because of a lack of time and energy．When we are carrying a heavy load at work, involved in a serious relationship or raising children, it’s hard to spare time for friends．In these situations, we need to remind ourselves of what friends are for and why they can be so important in our lives．
In a survey of more than 2,000 married couples aged 55 or older, for both men and women, having friends was the best predictor of being satisfied in marriage — possibly because they were more satisfied with their lives as a result of having friends．
Researchers suggest social relationships are the reason why women live longer than men, Social bonds reduce the risk of disease by reducing blood pressure, cholesterol（胆固醇）and heart rate．A lack of good friends is as harmful to your health as smoking or being overweight．Indeed, people without friends are more likely to die younger．Not only do friendships prolong（延长）our lives, they make us happier too．People who are socially active don’t feel so stressed or feel they can not enjoy anything easily — they also tend to feel better about their lives and who they are．
1.What makes friendship beneficial and valuable?
A．Its being not bound by blood or family bonds．
B．Its being easy to maintain．
C．The good we have done to our friends．
D．That we make efforts for friends out of kindness．
2.What should we do when we have no time for friends?
A．Quit our jobs．
B．Give our friends calls．
C．Remind ourselves of what friends are for．
D．Turn to our friends for help．
3.What can we infer from the survey in the fourth paragraph?
A．Having friends makes people satisfied in marriage．
B．The older people are, the more satisfied they are in marriage．
C．Married couples are more satisfied with their lives．
D．Married couples are easier to have friends．
4.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A．Friendships prolong our lives and make us happy．
B．Men should learn to be socially active．
C．Women live longer than men．
D．Women tend to be less stressed．
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Friends are very important in our everyday life. Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things with. ________, sometimes we need to be alone. We don’t always want people ________. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are ________. Friends sometimes don’t get on well. That doesn’t mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will ________ and become friends again.
Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very ________. We miss them very much, but we can call them and write to them. And we can ________ new friends. It is encouraging to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.
There’s more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than people who don’t. Why? Friends can make us feel happy. Being happy helps you ________well. If someone cares about you, you take ________ care of yourself.
1.A. Hardly B. Nearly C. Suddenly D. Certainly
2.A. alone B. away C. all over D. around
3.A. friendly B. kind C. just the same D. quite different
4.A. make up B. run away C. get around D. set off
5.A. angry B. sad C. happy D. alone
6.A. search B. contact C. make D. know
7.A. stay B. match C. think D. organize
8.A. less B. better C. little D. lot
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Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, to laugh, and to do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don't always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don't get along well. That doesn't mean they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call them and write to them. It could be that we would never see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.
Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women who have been friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places. When we have friends, we will be very happy. Being happy helps us stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about us, we take better care of ourselves.
1.If we have no friends we feel _____.
A．alone B．lonely C．happy D．well
2.We need to be alone, with no others around us.
A．sometimes B．always C．never D．no longer
3.Sometimes friends don't get along well, that means ．
A．they don’t miss each other
B．they don’t call each other
C．they no longer like each other
D．they have differences at times
4.Some places, libraries, or schools are men or women, because they were friendly or did good deed to people or the places．
A．friendly to B．close to
C．named after D．thinking of
5.The main idea of this passage is _____．
A．that people are all friends
B．that people need friends
C．how to get to know friends
D．how to name a place
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Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Sure, there are times when we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don’t get along well. That doesn’t mean they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call them and write to them. Maybe we wound never see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named in this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.
There is more good news for people, if they have friends. These people live longer than those people who don’t have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.
1.According to the author, why sometimes friends don’t get along well? Because________
A．friends move away B．we don’t call them and write to them
C．we have made new friends D．no two people are the same
2.Which of the following places people name after their friendly people is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A． A town B． A room
C． A school D． A library
3.Why do people who have friends live longer?
A．They feel happier and healthier.
B．They know more about friendship.
C．They take less care of themselves.
D．They care more about their friends.
4.This passage mainly tells us ______
A．that people are all friends B．that people need friends
C．how to get to know friends D．how to name a place
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Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don't always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don't get along well, which doesn't mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away, then we feel very sad. We miss them much, but we can call them and write to them. Maybe we would never see them again, and we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.
There's more good news for people, if they have friends. These people live longer than those people if those don't have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares, if someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.
1.The first paragraph tells us __________.
A. none needs friends
B. we always need friends around us
C. making friends is the need in people's life
D. we need to be alone
2.Which of the following is what the writer doesn't say in the passage?
A. People are happy when their friends leav
e them.B. People may never see their friends after their friends move away.
C. People can know their friends in different ways.
D. People like their friends very much if they get to know them.
3.Which of the following is the most probable place people name after friendly people?
A. A house. B. A room.
C. A library. D. A village.
4.If people have friends, they would live longer, because __________.
A. they feel happier and healthier B. they get a lot of help from their friends
C. they take better care of themselves D. both A and C
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We all need a healthy environment. , we produce waste every day and it harm to our environment. Though we are young, we can still do to help. In fact, even the simplest everyday activities can make a real to the environment. Here are some ideas for you to live a life.
Remember these three : reduce, reuse and recycle.
Reduce means “use less”. Don't things. This saves money and reduces pollution and waste going into the environment. Before we buy something new, think if it is really or maybe the one will be just as good! When we do buy things, choose local products if possible, and try not to buy too many things from a country.
Reuse means “use again”. Use things for possible. When we buy things, make sure that they a long time. We should take care of them they will last, and we should them if we can instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Don't use a paper cup or a paper bag. It’s better to use a china cup and a lunch box because you can use them .
Recycle means “change things into something else”. Although it energy to change something into something else, it’s better than things or burning them. Find out can be recycled in your neighborhood and take part in recycling programs. We should also buy made from recycled materials, such as recycled paper, to help save .
1.A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides
2.A. gives B. takes C. causes D. does
3.A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything
4.A. difference B. mistake C. effect D. help
5.A. busy B. hard C. green D. happy
6.A. letters B. words C. sentences D. lessons
7.A. buy B. produce C. save D. waste
8.A. necessary B. important C. helpful D. useful
9.A. cheap B. expensive C. new D. old
10.A. rich B. developed C. foreign D. poor
11.A. as soon as B. as long as C. as much as D. as well as
12.A. use B. last C. keep D. live
13.A. so that B. if C. because D. though
14.A. sell B. lend C. throw D. repair
15.A. less B. more C. again D. better
16.A. costs B. spends C. takes D. pays
17.A. throwing away B. putting away C. taking away D. giving away
18.A. that B. which C. what D. how
19.A. cups B. bags C. boxes D. products
20.A. money B. trees C. paper D. time
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We all need a healthy environment. , we produce waste every day and it harm to our environment. Though we are young, we can still do to help. In fact, even the simplest everyday activities can make a real to the environment. Here are some ideas for you to live a life.
Remember these three : reduce, reuse and recycle.
Reduce means “use less”. Don't things. This saves money and reduces pollution and waste going into the environment. Before we buy something new, think if it is really or maybe the one will be just as good! When we do buy things, choose local products if possible, and try not to buy too many things from a country.
Reuse means “use again”. Use things for possible. When we buy things, make sure that they a long time. We should take care of them they will last, and we should them if we can instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Don't use a paper cup or a paper bag. It’s better to use a china cup and a lunch box because you can use them .
Recycle means “change things into something else”. Although it energy to change something into something else, it’s better than things or burning them. Find out can be recycled in your neighborhood and take part in recycling programs. We should also buy made from recycled materials, such as recycled paper, to help save .
1.A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides
2.A. gives B. takes C. causes D. does
3.A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything
4.A. difference B. mistake C. effect D. help
5.A. busy B. hard C. green D. happy
6.A. letters B. words C. sentences D. lessons
7.A. buy B. produce C. save D. waste
8.A. necessary B. important C. helpful D. useful
9.A. cheap B. expensive C. new D. old
10.A. rich B. developed C. foreign D. poor
11.A. as soon as B. as long as C. as much as D. as well as
12.A. use B. last C. keep D. live
13.A. so that B. if C. because D. though
14.A. sell B. lend C. throw D. repair
15.A. less B. more C. again D. better
16.A. costs B. spends C. takes D. pays
17.A. throwing away B. putting away C. taking away D. giving away
18.A. that B. which C. what D. how
19.A. cups B. bags C. boxes D. products
20.A. money B. trees C. paper D. Time
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We all love our parents and turn to them when we’re in need, but would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends in the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites, such as micro-blog, blog and the Facebook, have actually become extensions of the school hallways（走廊）, so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends?
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day to day lives as they always had because they had no need to be good at new technology. However, more and more parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation (动机) to educate themselves about social networking sites.
These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them; there’s also a certain amount of control over privacy that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is invaded when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.
It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our online lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a sense of being watched and no longer feel free to comment or communicate the way you did before.
A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their child ignores their request: “When a teen ignores a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of their life where they want to be truly independent.”
Perhaps talking with parents and giving explanations would help soften the blow if you do choose not to add them to your friends list.
1.The underlined sentence in paragraph 1 means that _______________.
A. students begin to communicate on some websites
B. students may log in micro-blog on school hallways
C. students can find pictures of hallways on micro-blog
D. schools begin to build their hallways on the Internet
2.According to paragraph 2, parents nowadays __________________.
A. are not content with their life any more
B. are all very good at new technology
C. go to school to learn new technology
D. begin to know their children through network
3.What can we infer from paragraph 3, 4 and 5？
A. People like network because they can choose friends as they like.
B. People cannot keep all their privacy on social networking sites.
C. Children refuse their parents’ “friend” request to hide something
D. Refusing parents “friend” request on the internet will hurt their feelings.
4.According to the passage, if Jack, a 17-year-old high school student refuses a “friend” request from his mother on micro-blog, ____________.
A. it means he will feel being watched and unsafe then
B. it is because Jack wants to own his independence
C. his mother will know that Jack wants to keep privacy
D. a quarrel will break out between Jack and his mother
5.What is the passage mainly taking about?
A. Children are more likely to turn to parents when they need help.
B. Children should be “friends” with their parents in order not to hurt parents.
C. It is a question to children whether to be “friends” with their parents.
D. There are some ways preventing children from hurting parents’ feelings.
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We all love our parents and turn to them when we’re in need, but would you like them to hear the ______ you have with your friends in the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites, such as micro-blog, blog and the Facebook, have actually become ______ of the school hallways(走廊), so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to ______ your online ______ and conversations with friends?
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were ______ with latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they had no ______ to be good at new technology. ______, more and more parents are beginning to ______ just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the ____ to educate themselves about social networking sites.
These days many people are ______ to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them; there’s also a certain amount of control over ______ that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is ______ when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.
It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our ______ lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to ______. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a(n) ______ of being watched and no longer feel ______ to comment or communicate the way you did before.
A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their child ignores their request: “When a teen ignores a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t ______ mean that they are hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of their life where they want to be truly _______.” Perhaps talking with parents and giving explanations would help soften the ______ if you do choose not to ______ them to your friends list.
1.A. quarrels B. conversations C. debates D. bargains
2.A. explosions B. focuses C. extensions D. definitions
3.A. spread B. decide C. repeat D. view
4.A. habits B. activities C. images D. shows
5.A. in association B. in conflict C. side by side D. up to date
6.A. need B. choice C. money D. time
7.A. However B. Indeed C. Thus D. Otherwise
8.A. advocate B. realize C. deny D. doubt
9.A. excuse B. ability C. motivation D. chance
10.A. exposed B. attracted C. adapted D. committed
11.A. privacy B. privilege C. personality D. process
12.A. interpreted B. interacted C. insulted D. invaded
13.A. school B. online C. family D. social
14.A. avoid B. dislike C. hide D. refuse
15.A. guilt B. memory C. sense D. obligation
16.A. worried B. satisfied C. real D. free
17.A. nevertheless B. necessarily C. possibly D. entirely
18.A. independent B. available C. popular D. responsible
19.A. voice B. hatred C. result D. blow
20.A. show B. apply C. add D. force
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We all love our parents and turn to them when we’re in need, but would you like them to hear the _______ you have with your friends in the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites, such as micro-blog, blog and the Facebook, have actually become _______ of the school hallways(走廊), so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to _______ your online _______ and conversations with friends?
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were _______ with latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they had no _______ to be good at new technology. _______, more and more parents are beginning to _______ just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the _______ to educate themselves about social networking sites.
These days many people are ________ to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them; there’s also a certain amount of control over ________ that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is ________ when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.
It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our ________ lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to ________. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a(n) ________ of being watched and no longer feel ________ to comment or communicate the way you did before.
A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their child ignores their request: “When a teen ignores a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t ________ mean that they are hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of their life where they want to be truly ________.” Perhaps talking with parents and giving explanations would help soften the ________ if you do choose not to ________ them to your friends list.
1.A.quarrels B.conversations C.debates D.bargains
2.A.explosions B.focuses C.extensions D.definitions
3.A.spread B.decide C.repeat D.view
4.A.habits B.activities C.images D.shows
5.A.in association B.in conflict C.side by side D.up to date
6.A.need B.choice C.money D.time
7.A.However B.Indeed C.Thus D.Otherwise
8.A.advocate B.realize C.deny D.doubt
9.A.excuse B.ability C.motivation D.chance
10.A.exposed B.attracted C.adapted D.committed
11.A.privacy B.privilege C.personality D.process
12.A.interpreted B.interacted C.insulted D.invaded
13.A.school B.online C.family D.social
14.A.avoid B.dislike C.hide D.refuse
15.A.guilt B.memory C.sense D.obligation
16.A.worried B.satisfied C.real D.free
17.A.nevertheless B.necessarily C.possibly D.entirely
18.A.independent B.available C.popular D.responsible
19.A.voice B.hatred C.result D.blow
20.A.show B.apply C.add D.force
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