Friendship can’t be measured （测量） nor can it be weighed. We stopped a few people on the street to find out what part friendship played in their lives. Here is what they said.
My best friend Mark and I really enjoy spending time playing basketball every evening. Even over 10 years after college, we still get the same amount of joy when playing basketball together.—James, 34
The importance of friendship in my life is more than what I can put into words. My childhood friends recently pulled me through hard times when my father died. —Gemina, 38
I didn’t realize the importance of friendship until it was too late. I didn’t keep in touch with friends, but now I have realized that life is much better with friends around. —Tom, 42
(Are we all learning something from Tom’s lesson in life?)
We all should wake up and realize the true importance of friendship because friends accept you for what you are, not for what you can be. —Jane, 21
(Jane has hit the nail on the head, do you think so?)
My friends and I love sharing a beer each weekend. Everything in the world can change but not our dates with our beers. For me, the importance of friendship lies in enjoying the time we spend together with nothing to worry about. —a policeman (who was on duty at the corner of the street)
1.James and Mark __________.
A.have the same hobby B.became friends recently
C.only meet when playing basketball D.studied at the same middle school and college
2.Using Tom’s lesson, the write wants to tell us to __________.
A.remember our friendship forever B.always be there for our friends
C.value our friendship right now D.meet our friends as often as possible
3.What does the writer want to express by saying “hit the nail on the head”?
A.Friendship is important to everyone.
B.We should make as many friends as we can.
C.We should make friends with people like Jane.
D.Friends are those who accept us for who we are.
4.What do the five people have in common?
A.They think friends are important. B.They spend much time with friends.
C.They have gone through hard times in life. D.They have made a lot of friends in their lives.
Chinese people often think of a rainy spring as a rather romantic time to travel as the scenery seems to be more picturesque when it rains. If you are making a plan for your spring trip, Shaoxing is the place to go.
Shaoxing lies in the south of the Yangtze River Delta (长江三角洲) in Zhejiang Province. You can take a flight from Shenzhen to Hangzhou and then a bus to Shaoxing. You can also take a direct train to Shaoxing from Shenzhen Railway Station.
Shaoxing is one of the most famous historical cities in China. It is known for its rich culture, and as a city of bridges, tea and scholars. A number of great scholars either were born here or spent an important part of their life in the city, including the great writer Lu Xun.
With a history of more than 1000 years, the area has many attractions, like the houses of famous historical people. In addition, the natural landscape alone is a good reason for a visit. During the rainy months of spring, visitors often take Wupeng Boats to enjoy its natural beauty.
Silk products in Shaoxing are of high quality and are very popular with tourists. Shaoxing is famous for its wine, too. If you go to Shaoxing, you will find it has something for everyone.
1.The underlined word “picturesque” in the first paragraph means ________.
A.beautiful B.boring C.crowded D.awful
2.Why is Shaoxing known as a city of scholars?
A.Because Shaoxing has a history of more than 1000 years.
B.Because the great writer Lu Xun was born in Shaoxing.
C.Because a number of scholars were born in Shaoxing or once lived there.
D.Because there are many houses of historical people.
3.Shaoxing is famous for the following EXCEPT________.
A.tea B.silk products C.wine D.airports
4.The passage suggests that ________.
A.Shaoxing is well worth visiting
B.it is cheaper to travel to Shaoxing in spring
C.Shaoxing is in the west of the Yangtze River Delta
D.you can take a Wupeng Boat to Shaoxing from Hangzhou
Velma, a US high school student, is busy with her studies every day. But after school, she puts down her books and goes off to______. She takes care of cats, helps teachers at school and cleans up the beach. Why? Because students in US public schools are______to do at least 20 hours of community service in order to graduate.
“This project is to give students a______of the real world, create a habit of volunteering and perhaps_____ a career.” said Bob Parks, an official at school.
____volunteering takes time, Velma enjoys it. "I learn so much from it. she said. She plans to keep volunteering even after she has finished her required hours of work. Velma is now on her way towards 250 hours to get a silver medal at graduation. She hopes the medal will help her______her dream university.
But some have______about the project. Phil, a single parent of four, has to drive his children from one activity to another every weekend. I have no time to work and rest, he said, "But I know some kids finish their 20-hour volunteering by just sleeping in their fathers office!
Mike Roland, a volunteering manager, has heard those complains. He said, "We keep telling people, Volunteer hours are______than for graduation; they are life lessons.’’
Unlike Phil, some parents agree with the project and want their children to_____ more time volunteering. Michael, a junior, spends Saturdays at JFK Medical Centre guiding patients and bringing them newspapers and meals. He's at 258 hours. Michael ‘s father said, " Twenty hours isn’t______.Children should have more contact with the world.
1.A.relax B.volunteer C.work
2.A.invite B.requested C.required
3.A.chance B.taste C.picture
4.A.explore B.change C.invent
5.A.But B.Although C.However
6.A.realize B.accept C.enter
7.A.doubts B.experience C.agreements
8.A.rather B.more C.less
9.A.spend B.take C.pay
10.A.true B.short C.enough
—I have something interesting to show you.
—Bring it closer ________ I may see it better.
A.such as B.so that C.in order to
—That pretty girl always smiles.
—Her smile would ________ everybody.
A.light up B.put up C.set up
—The Wandering Earth has got excellent __________. Will you go to watch it?
—Yes, it’s really worth watching once again.
A.reviews B.interests C.respects
