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-全新版第二版综合B1U2-D FWhen getting on the cab, the writer found the driver caught a bad cold and looked terrible. TLetters from home mean a lot to the writer because he traveled so much in a car for long distance. TTo some extent, Tom and Old Ed could be seen as lifelong friends. TAfter a few minutes silence, the writer realized that Old Ed was still thinking of his old friend when he spoke again. TFor the last twenty or thirty years, the driver and his old friend had just sent Christmas cards to keep in touch with each other. TThe friendship had been very important to the driver and it was beyond his words to express his feelings. TAlthough Bill was not strong, he managed to save his friends life. TBill offered to help Royce burn off the weeds because he was worried about Royces bad leg. FThe breeze suddenly changed its direction to the north and the two friends were trapped in the flames.TRescuing his friend Royce from the fire, Bill was awarded with the Bravery Medal. Friendship is one of the greatest pleasures that people can enjoy. It is very difficult to find a better definition of friendship. A true friend does indeed find pleasure in our joy and share sorrow in our grief. In time of trial, he or she is always at our side to give us his or her help and comfort. A true friend can always be trusted, loved and respected. If you tell a friend your secrets, he or she wont tell anyone else. Friends share each others joys and sorrows. They help each other when they are in trouble and cheer each other up when they are sad. The most important thing is that a friend always understands you. In conclusion, when you have a good friend, dont forget him or her. 短文填空：第一篇 19段开始阅读理解A：Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings and it plays an important part in our lives. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them. Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulate their griefs, they are more likely to recover from their grief. No man is an island. In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate, our friends will provide US with all of these necessary aspects of life. As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Extroverts enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships. Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of intimacy is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in ones life but they are usually very rare. Not very many people have more than a few really close friends. Irrespective of the level of intimacy, all friendships are based on reciprocity (互助), honesty and a certain amount of love and affection. 1.The second paragraph implies that _ . - teenagers without friends often suffer from psychological problems a widow or a widower will die very soon without companionship human beings need companionship and a sense of belonging the negative consequences of loneliness have been observed among the young and the elderly 2.The underlined sentence No man is an island (in Paragraph 3) implies that _. - everyone is a part of an island everyone is just a part of society man cannot be an island society is an island 3.The degree of intimacy of friendship mainly depends on _. - age belonging personality culture 4.The author thinks that close friends _. - are rare for most people cannot be long-lasting are not rare for everyone can be easily formed when one is young5.The underlined word irrespective (in Paragraph 5) means _. - not respecting dishonoring considering regardless 阅读理解B：Valentines Day is named for Saint Valentine, an early Christian churchman who reportedly helped young lovers. Valentine was killed for his Christian beliefs on February 14 more than 1,700 years ago, but the day that has his name is even earlier than that. More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Romans celebrated a holiday for lovers. As part of the celebration, girls wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in a large container. Boys reached into the container and pulled one out. The girl whose name was written on the paper became his lover or sweetheart for a year. Lovers still put their names on pieces of paper and they send each other Valentines Day cards that tell of their love. Sometimes they also send gifts, like flowers or chocolate candy. Americans usually send these gifts and cards through the mail system. But some use another way to send this message. They have it printed in a newspaper. The cost is usually a few dollars. Some of the messages are simple and short, Jane, I love you very much. Others say more. This one, for example, Dan, roses are red. Violets are blue. I hope you love me as much as I love you. Forever. Mary. Most of the newspapers that print such messages are local, but USA Today is sold throughout the United States and ninety other countries as well. This means someone can send a Valentine message to a lover in a faraway city or town almost anywhere in the world. These messages cost eighty dollars and more. An employee of USA Today says readers can have a small heart or rose printed along with their messages this year. Will this kind of Valentines Day message reach the one you love? Well, just make sure he or she reads the newspaper. - 1.When was the day named after Valentine? - More than 1,700 years ago before Valentines death. More than 2,000 years ago. On February 24. It is not mentioned in the passage. 2.Which is NOT TRUE about the Roman holiday? - Girls put into a large container pieces of paper with their own names on them. Boys and girls became sweethearts by chance. Girls and boys were lovers for years. It was celebrated as a holiday for lovers. 3.What is the cost of printing a message to show ones love? - A few dollars. A few dollars in a local newspaper and 80 dollars in USA Today. Eighty dollars, and more. Very expensive. 4.What can be inferred from the passage? - The ancient Roman girls were more open and easy-going than boys. Valentine was killed for helping lovers. Readers of USA Today can send roses to their lovers along with the printed messages. Valentine was honored by people for his firm Christian belief and warm heart. 5.What is the purpose of the passage? - To briefly introduce the origin of Valentines Day and the modern style. To advertise for USA Today. To tell you that Americans are open to express their love. To sell roses on Valentines Day. 单选：1.The gross profit method is a quick, simple technique for _ inventories (货物，存货) that can be used in almost all types and sizes of business. - estimating counting valuing computing - - He lifted the heavy weight, but it was the greatest _ he had ever made. - strength force effort energy - - The new tough laws are being interpreted as a _ of the governments determination to work out the problems. - sign signal symbol signature - - We must bring our ideas into _ with the laws of the objective external world. - conflict contract correspondent correspondence - - The naughty boy sat astride the branch of a tree with his two legs _. - vibrating swaying waving swinging - - You should give your children more opportunities to have personal time and space to _ with friends or do whatever they want. - hang out go along go by keep up - - We hold an annual _ of the former students of the college. - associate reunion link community - - He wrote to the dead mans mother expressing his deep _. - sorrow arrow relief belief - - You can be assured that she will recover in _ weeks. - a great deal of a couple of a large part of an amount of - - Since you cant find a better job, why dont you stick to the present one? Well, _. - I might as well I cant care never mind I believe not - - They are urging that more treatment facilities _. - provided provide be provided would provide - - The life boat was sent out to _ the sailors from the sinking ship. - regain rescue reserve recover - - I can _ the house being untidy