1、th a close friend, whom you trust as much as you trust yourself. Whom do you look up to for advice when you need it the most? It has to be either your parents or your friends. 3 This is a shining example of trust. You only seek advice from people you hold in high regard and find dependable. The frie
2、nds who trust you will never forget to include you in the important decisions of their life. Arguments and heated discussions are a part of every relationship, and this is also true for friendship. 4 While some people find it difficult to forgive and forget, your friends will never have problems mov
3、ing on. It is because they trust you and believe that you will never cause any pain to them on purpose.There are times in life when you find yourself a lonely soldier. 5 Your friends will never let you down and will strongly stand for you when you need encouragement. You can determine that they trus
4、t you and believe in your beliefs, if they side with you when you need them the most. A.People can be extraordinarily jealous sometimes. B.You know they will never pass on a wrong suggestion. C.In fact, winning trust is, by far, the most challenging aspect of relationships. D.Two people cant have th
5、e same reactions to a situation and different opinions do exist. E.No matter how close you are to your friends, you cant take that comfort level for granted. F.If your friends share their secrets, theres a good possibility that they have much faith in you. G.However, people fortunate to have been bl
6、essed with true friends are never alone in any battle. Passage 2255 限时:Parents are often scared to talk to their kids about money. In fact kids need to understand how to save and manage their money. Proper preparation of your children, even at a young age, can start them down the path of a successfu
7、l financial life. 1 Talk early and often. Children start learning about money long before their first savings account, job or credit card. 2 Avoiding the subject until your child needs a bank account can make the conversation hasty and confusing. 3 A trip to the grocery story is a good time to expla
8、in price comparison, value and inflation. An ATM stop offers a chance to explain that money doesnt actually come from a machine. You can discuss both earned income, investment returns and even inheritance. Opening bills is a chance to talk about payment for services, credit card debt and interest ra
9、tes. Children need to be taught about debt, specifically loans and credit cards. Talk about giving. Children should learn that money doesnt always need to be used for them 4 Dont just write the charitable check. Get the kids involved in the process by asking them to pick and check charities. Website
10、 like http:/www.charitynavigator.org and guidestar.org provide information and ratings. 5 If they open a savings account, they can place their saving in the bank to earn a small amount of interest. Besides, they can learn about fees, account maintenance(管理费) and even interest. It can provide a motiv
11、ation for them to save money. You can offer them a prize if they put the money into savings. A.It can also provide assistant to others. B.Open a checking and savings account. C.Children are eager to know about money. D.Everyday activities are teachable moments. E.Parents should help their children k
12、now how to use money. F.Here are some tips that might help you teach kids about money. G.Begin the conversation even before theyre in school by talking about work and money. Passage 3280 限时:If you have ever been in a school play or even made believe you were a doctor, detective, or a space traveler,
13、 you know the enjoyment that acting brings. Almost all of us have the wish to play the part of someoneor somethingelse. 1 In the ancient world, acting was often associated with religious ceremonies and other special occasions. As far back as 2200 B.C. trained Chinese actors performed ceremonial danc
14、es in costumes and makeup at harvest festivals. 2 To the dance was gradually added pantomimethe imitation of movements and gesturesas well as the wearing of masks, the singing of chants, and finally the use of dialogue. While acting was coming into its own in the ancient Chinese classical theatre, i
15、t was doing the same in the western world, in Greece. From about 500 B.C.on, acting became a highly specialized art in Greece. Greek actors, however, still wore masks, and their motions were largely fixed by custom. 3 Modern acting, by contrast, gives the individual actor great opportunity to develo
16、p his or her personal talents for serious, comic, or musical drama. The names, faces, and styles of famous movie actors are known worldwide. 4 A special form of acting takes place in radio drama, which was highly popular before television. In radio drama the actors face an unique challenge. They are
17、 unseen by their audience. So they must rely on voice alone to make their characters real to the listener. 5 Only forty percent of Broadway actors are employed, most of them for only part of the year. Those who become stars need not only talent, but determination. They must not be easily discouraged
18、. Otherwise, they might give up before the opportunity for stardom presents itself. A.The origins of acting are in the act of remembering. B.Drama in Greece began with festivals honoring Dionysus. C.It is believed that this was the first step in the development of acting. D.Historical records indica
19、te that this desire is as old as civilization itself. E.Acting is not, as many people think, a quick, easy road to fame and riches. F.Broadway and television provide other stages on which actors can display their talent. G.Consequently, they had little opportunity to demonstrate their individual per
20、sonalities. Passage 4271 限时:How to Keep a Relationship Healthy and StrongAre you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you advice on having a healthy and possibly long term relationship. 1 Do not hide things from them, and do not lie. Dont be afraid to say things that arent very flatt
21、ering about you. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If theres no trust, theres nothing there. So please be honest and theyll learn to open up to you. Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isnt just simply treating her or him nicely. Theres a lot more
22、to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. 2 Dont just think about yourself; think about what your partner needs out of it as well. 3 Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a fut
23、ure with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to count on you when needed. Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them, and joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but its the secret to a lot in lif
24、e. It will keep the sparks alive. 4 Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust. And always communicate how you feel, even if its something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them. 5 Its important to communicate this to them, so do not keep it bottled up. A.Show them
25、your personality. B.Be an honest person with them. C.Make sure you are encouraging to your partner. D.Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting. E.Dont start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted. F.Basically, learn to study your partners moods, wants and needs.G.If they did something
26、 that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner.答 案 及 解 析【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文,围绕“信任”展开,结合生活实际情况介绍了在生活中如何才能知道我们的朋友是否信任我们。1.C 【解析】下文提到需要很多年、甚至终生才能信任某人,显然填入内容与赢得信任相关,因此答案选C项。2.F 【解析】上一句问到“如何知道朋友信任我们?”显然填入句是方法之一,抓住下一句中 share things 不难确定答案选F项。3.B 【解析】该段第一句提及 for advice 寻求建议,并提到你想征求他人意见时最想找的是你
27、的父母或朋友,此处是给出原因:你知道他们不会害你。故选B项。4.D 【解析】抓住前一句中 Arguments and heated discussions,不难推知答案选D项。5.G 【解析】上文说人生中有时候你会感到孤独,下文则说真正的朋友绝不会让你失望或沮丧,显然需填入表示转折关系的语句,因此答案选G项。【语篇导读】文章指出孩子需要学会节省并支配钱,因此父母不要避开这个话题,之后就父母关于钱如何教育孩子给出了几点建议。1.F 【解析】填入承上启下的语句,根据下文的几个小标题可以看出是给出的几点建议,因此答案选F项。2.G 【解析】下一句谈及了避谈该话题的弊端,显然此处填入G项。3.D 【解
28、析】填入句需要总结段落大意,通读该段,文中列举了生活中教孩子的几个时机,由此不难确定答案选D项。4.A 【解析】空缺处之后谈及 charitable check,并给出慈善机构的网址,由此推测此处表示将钱用于帮助别人,答案选A项。5.B 【解析】根据下文段落第一句中 open a saving account 不难确定答案选B项。【语篇导读】本文介绍表演的乐趣。1.D 【解析】该空前面一句说“几乎每个人都有表演的欲望”,D项中的 desire 即指这种欲望。2.C 【解析】根据该空后面的 gradually 和 finally 可知答案选C项。3.G 【解析】前面讲希腊演员仍戴面具,行动也由不
29、得自己,下一段讲现代表演允许演员发挥各自的天赋,由此可推知答案选G项。4.F 【解析】根据下文的 television 和下一段中的 Broadway 可知此处选F项。5.E 【解析】根据后面的 but determination 和 They must not be easily discouraged 可知答案选E项。【语篇导读】文章针对如何保持健康持久的人际关系给出了几点建议:要真诚,尊重对方,要鼓励帮助对方,要保持幽默,还要善于交流。1.B 【解析】根据空后的 Do not hide things from them,and do not lie.(不要对对方隐瞒,也不要说谎)可知作者
30、在本段建议我们要真诚待人,因此B项为本段的主题句。2.F 【解析】根据空前的 You have to learn to adjust to their liking.可知,此处是说我们要了解对方的喜好。故F项(基本上,你要学着研究你同伴的情绪和需求)符合语境。3.C 【解析】根据空后的 Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time.Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with.可知要愿意帮助他人,要让他人知道我们是值得依赖的,也就是说要鼓励和帮助他人。故C项正确。4.D 【解析】根据空前的 Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them.Laughter is the key to happiness.可知保持幽默很
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