Unit 4 Friends forever
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
He and I met a few years back at a local café where I’ve been a regular customer for many years.Over time we got to know each other and got to be good friends.As I recalled,he took the first step in inviting my son and me to a full night of country concert,free of charge.
Since then,we have become each other’s best friend.He could be described in many ways,but the following,is definitely at the top:“Kindness is making someone smile if only for a moment.”
This is him.And he does it every single day,without fail.
To be completely honest,I could go on talking about him endlessly.However,since I don’t want this story to be too long,I’m going to finish up here with one last thing.
Back in October 2023,I was going through an exceptionally tough time.He helped me to have an incredibly difficult,deeply personal,embarrassing conversation with my parents;truly,
without doubt,the most difficult conversation I’ve ever had with them.The following are copies of texts he sent me during that time.
“Try calling your parents and having this talk with them.All will work out and I will help you as well by telling you no or to think about it first.Just remember you are my best friend.”
“Hey,bro.It’s embarrassing but at least that can start to heal and everyone moves forwards.”
“Getting you on track.You can do this and I will walk with you.”
I truly don’t know where I’d be without his kindness and friendship.
( )1.Where did the author and his best friend first meet
[A] At his son’s school.
[B] At a country concert.
[C] At a local café.
[D] On the Internet.
( )2.Which of the following can best describe the author’s best friend
[A] He makes someone’s every day brightened.
[B] He is known for his wealth and generosity.
[C] He often tells jokes to lighten the mood.
[D] He enjoys chatting with people in cafés.
( )3.How did the author’s best friend help him in October 2023
[A] By answering his parents’ texts for him.
[B] By calling and talking with his parents.
[C] By taking care of his son occasionally.
[D] By offering him valuable emotional support.
( )4.What might have been sent to the author by his best friend
[A] “Try ignoring your parents and avoiding the conversation.”
[B] “Time will heal and you will put joy on your parents’ faces.”
[C] “It’s not embarrassing at all,and it doesn’t need to be healed.”
[D] “No need to worry.Everything will solve itself without action.”
B
It is said that most people have no more than 30 friends at any given time,and 400 over the whole of their lives.However,on social networking sites,most users have about 150 friends.If these numbers are correct,then friendship means different things in different situations.
Also,there are no rules about friendship.There are no instructions about how to make friends,how to keep friendships going,and how to finish friendships if we want to move on.People have very different opinions about this.Some people would value their friends more than family.Others say that friends are temporary,only there to help each other until they are no longer needed.If people with such different views become friends,this can lead to problems.
Because of these different definitions of friendship,it is easy to be unhappy about our friendships.We may want them to be deeper or closer,or we may want to have more friends in our lives.Sometimes we simply do not have the time to develop our friendships,or we fear we have left it too late in life to start.If we move to another country or city,we have to find ways to make new friends again.
This dissatisfaction shows us how important friendships are for most of us.We should not think that it could be too late to build friendships.We also need to understand that the need to be around other people is one that is shared by many.Therefore,we should not be too frightened of starting to talk to people who in the future may become our friends.It is likely that they would like to get closer to us,too.Remember what people say:Strangers are friends we have not met yet.
( )5.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2
[A] There is a rule about making friends.
[B] People with different views can become friends.
[C] Friendships mean different things to different people.
[D] Some people would die for their friends if they need to.
( )6.Sometimes people worry because .
[A] they fear that there may be problems
[B] they think that they are too old to make friends
[C] they think that they have too many friends
[D] they hold that they spend too much time with friends
( )7.We can learn from the text that most of us .
[A] need to be with others
[B] build friendships late in life
[C] are dissatisfied with our friends
[D] are frightened to talk to strangers
( )8.What is the author’s attitude towards talking to a stranger
[A] Uninterested. [B] Cautious.
[C] Doubtful. [D] Positive.
Ⅱ.读后续写(动物篇)(25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Dusty,the Wonder Dog
When I was a kid,Uncle Nell and Aunt Frances,brought me a four-month-old puppy.She was half German shepherd,half collie.As her pink tongue tickled (挠痒) my face with wet licks,it was love at first hug.
My family named the puppy Dusty.Although I wanted to lay sole claim to her affection,in a family of seven kids,no one lays permanent claim to the family pet.
Dusty was our dog,not “my” dog.We soon realised that she had patience.My baby sister often transformed Dusty’s warm fur into a nap-time pillow—falling asleep on the rug.Like a protective mother,Dusty waited without moving until my sister woke.
Dusty doubled as a school crossing guard,too.Monday through Friday she’d walk us kids two blocks to St.Patrick’s Parochial,looking both ways to check for traffic before allowing us to cross the street.We’d wave good-bye as we entered the door,knowing Dusty would be waiting at the school door to claim us at the close of the school day.
Of all the contributions Dusty made to our family,one incident stands out far and above all others.Late one night Dusty rushed to my parents’ bedroom.She barked and barked.When she got no response,Dusty raced upstairs to my bedroom and my brothers’ bedroom and barked again and again.When she failed to fully wake us,she flew back down the steps and returned to my parents’ room.Finally,she got Mum’s attention.
“What are you doing,Dusty ” Mum snapped,still halfway in dreamland.Dusty persisted.
Finally my mother gave in.“Okay,what is it ”
Dusty whined (哭嚷) and rushed out of Mum’s room.Thinking the dog needed to be let out to relieve herself,my mother followed Dusty to the front door.
When Mum opened the door to let her out,Dusty tore across the street,not stopping to do her business as my mother had assumed.Then she discovered what Dusty already knew.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
The house across the street,where my best friend Marianne lived,was on fire.
Paragraph 2:
However,my mother refused to take all the credit (赞扬).
Unit 4 Friends forever
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
He and I met a few years back at a local café where I’ve been a regular customer for many years.Over time we got to know each other and got to be good friends.As I recalled,he took the first step in inviting my son and me to a full night of country concert,free of charge.
Since then,we have become each other’s best friend.He could be described in many ways,but the following,is definitely at the top:“Kindness is making someone smile if only for a moment.”
This is him.And he does it every single day,without fail.
To be completely honest,I could go on talking about him endlessly.However,since I don’t want this story to be too long,I’m going to finish up here with one last thing.
Back in October 2023,I was going through an exceptionally tough time.He helped me to have an incredibly difficult,deeply personal,embarrassing conversation with my parents;truly,
without doubt,the most difficult conversation I’ve ever had with them.The following are copies of texts he sent me during that time.
“Try calling your parents and having this talk with them.All will work out and I will help you as well by telling you no or to think about it first.Just remember you are my best friend.”
“Hey,bro.It’s embarrassing but at least that can start to heal and everyone moves forwards.”
“Getting you on track.You can do this and I will walk with you.”
I truly don’t know where I’d be without his kindness and friendship.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和他最好的朋友相识的过程,以及他在作者的艰难时期给予的帮助和关心。
( )1.Where did the author and his best friend first meet
[A] At his son’s school.
[B] At a country concert.
[C] At a local café.
[D] On the Internet.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段前两句可知,作者和他最好的朋友第一次见面是在当地的一家咖啡店。故选C。
( )2.Which of the following can best describe the author’s best friend
[A] He makes someone’s every day brightened.
[B] He is known for his wealth and generosity.
[C] He often tells jokes to lighten the mood.
[D] He enjoys chatting with people in cafés.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句以及第三段内容可推知,作者最好的朋友常常使得他人的每一天都很愉快。故选A。
( )3.How did the author’s best friend help him in October 2023
[A] By answering his parents’ texts for him.
[B] By calling and talking with his parents.
[C] By taking care of his son occasionally.
[D] By offering him valuable emotional support.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第四段和倒数第三段内容可推知,2023年10月,作者最好的朋友为他提供了宝贵的情感支持。故选D。
( )4.What might have been sent to the author by his best friend
[A] “Try ignoring your parents and avoiding the conversation.”
[B] “Time will heal and you will put joy on your parents’ faces.”
[C] “It’s not embarrassing at all,and it doesn’t need to be healed.”
[D] “No need to worry.Everything will solve itself without action.”
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第四段、倒数第三段以及倒数第二段内容可推知,作者的朋友给他发送的内容可能是“时间会治愈一切,你会让父母的脸上洋溢着喜悦”。故选B。
B
It is said that most people have no more than 30 friends at any given time,and 400 over the whole of their lives.However,on social networking sites,most users have about 150 friends.If these numbers are correct,then friendship means different things in different situations.
Also,there are no rules about friendship.There are no instructions about how to make friends,how to keep friendships going,and how to finish friendships if we want to move on.People have very different opinions about this.Some people would value their friends more than family.Others say that friends are temporary,only there to help each other until they are no longer needed.If people with such different views become friends,this can lead to problems.
Because of these different definitions of friendship,it is easy to be unhappy about our friendships.We may want them to be deeper or closer,or we may want to have more friends in our lives.Sometimes we simply do not have the time to develop our friendships,or we fear we have left it too late in life to start.If we move to another country or city,we have to find ways to make new friends again.
This dissatisfaction shows us how important friendships are for most of us.We should not think that it could be too late to build friendships.We also need to understand that the need to be around other people is one that is shared by many.Therefore,we should not be too frightened of starting to talk to people who in the future may become our friends.It is likely that they would like to get closer to us,too.Remember what people say:Strangers are friends we have not met yet.
[语篇导读] 本文是议论文。文章主要指出了友谊对不同的人意味着不同的东西,并鼓励人们不要害怕开始新的友谊。
( )5.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2
[A] There is a rule about making friends.
[B] People with different views can become friends.
[C] Friendships mean different things to different people.
[D] Some people would die for their friends if they need to.
【答案】 C
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第二段中的“Also,there are no rules...no longer needed.”可知,本段主要介绍了友谊没有固定的规则和指导,它对不同的人意味着不同的东西。故选C。
( )6.Sometimes people worry because .
[A] they fear that there may be problems
[B] they think that they are too old to make friends
[C] they think that they have too many friends
[D] they hold that they spend too much time with friends
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Sometimes we simply do not...too late in life to start.”可知,人们有时担心是因为他们认为自己太老了,不能交朋友。故选B。
( )7.We can learn from the text that most of us .
[A] need to be with others
[B] build friendships late in life
[C] are dissatisfied with our friends
[D] are frightened to talk to strangers
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句可知,我们大多数人都需要和别人待在一起。故选A。
( )8.What is the author’s attitude towards talking to a stranger
[A] Uninterested. [B] Cautious.
[C] Doubtful. [D] Positive.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Therefore,we should not be too...we have not met yet.”可知,作者认为我们不应该害怕和陌生人交谈,因为他们有可能在未来成为我们的朋友。由此可推知,作者对与陌生人交谈是持积极态度的。故选D。
Ⅱ.读后续写(动物篇)(25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Dusty,the Wonder Dog
When I was a kid,Uncle Nell and Aunt Frances,brought me a four-month-old puppy.She was half German shepherd,half collie.As her pink tongue tickled (挠痒) my face with wet licks,it was love at first hug.
My family named the puppy Dusty.Although I wanted to lay sole claim to her affection,in a family of seven kids,no one lays permanent claim to the family pet.
Dusty was our dog,not “my” dog.We soon realised that she had patience.My baby sister often transformed Dusty’s warm fur into a nap-time pillow—falling asleep on the rug.Like a protective mother,Dusty waited without moving until my sister woke.
Dusty doubled as a school crossing guard,too.Monday through Friday she’d walk us kids two blocks to St.Patrick’s Parochial,looking both ways to check for traffic before allowing us to cross the street.We’d wave good-bye as we entered the door,knowing Dusty would be waiting at the school door to claim us at the close of the school day.
Of all the contributions Dusty made to our family,one incident stands out far and above all others.Late one night Dusty rushed to my parents’ bedroom.She barked and barked.When she got no response,Dusty raced upstairs to my bedroom and my brothers’ bedroom and barked again and again.When she failed to fully wake us,she flew back down the steps and returned to my parents’ room.Finally,she got Mum’s attention.
“What are you doing,Dusty ” Mum snapped,still halfway in dreamland.Dusty persisted.
Finally my mother gave in.“Okay,what is it ”
Dusty whined (哭嚷) and rushed out of Mum’s room.Thinking the dog needed to be let out to relieve herself,my mother followed Dusty to the front door.
When Mum opened the door to let her out,Dusty tore across the street,not stopping to do her business as my mother had assumed.Then she discovered what Dusty already knew.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
The house across the street,where my best friend Marianne lived,was on fire.
Paragraph 2:
However,my mother refused to take all the credit (赞扬).
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who The puppy Dusty,my mum,I 困惑 ↓ 理解 ↓ 欣慰
When Late one night
Where The house across the street
What Dusty knew the house across the street was on fire and tried to wake up the family to help.
明确主题定冲突 Theme The mutual help between humans and animals
Conflict & Clue Conflict:Dusty barked at the late night when everyone was sleeping tight. Clue:She barked and barked.When she failed to fully wake us,she flew back down the steps and returned to my parents’ room.
预设问题定走向 Para.1 The house across the street,where my best friend Marianne lived,was on fire. Q1:How did she react when she saw the fire Q2:Who was leading the way to the house on fire How Q3:What happened after the fire was put out
Para.2 However,my mother refused to take all the credit (赞扬). Q1:Why did Mum refuse to take all the credit Q2:What will we do to reward the dog Q3:What do I think of the whole thing
One possible version:
The house across the street,where my best friend Marianne lived,was on fire.All of Dusty’s middle-of-the-night craziness had served a purpose:She’s been trying to call for help. Dusty ran to Marianne’s front door,scratched the door and kept barking.My mother alerted the fire department immediately.Soon,the firemen in their trucks roared down the street, squelching the blaze and saving my best friend’s family from harm and their house from total ruin.Marianne’s mother thanked the firemen with tears and the firemen saidit was my mother’s timely alarm call that saved them and their house.
However,my mother refused to take all the credit (赞扬).“It was Dusty,” she told the firefighters.“She saved them.Not me.”It was then that we saw that the real hero was sitting beside me silently.I put my arms around her neck and kissed her square on the tip of her wet nose.“Thank you for saving Marianne,” I whispered into Dusty’s tan and black ear.“You’re the bravest dogI’ve ever known.” Dusty wagged her tail and licked my face.That old familiar rush of puppy love overtook me.I smiled and promised to let her sleep in my bed for the rest of her life.
点津:中的ran to,scratched和kept barking为“动作链”,形象地描写了Dusty救人的情景;
为现在分词短语作状语;
为强调句式;
为强调句式;
中的 put my arms around her neck 和 kissed her square on the tip of her wet nose为“动作链”,形象地描写了“我”对Dusty的感激之情;
为省略关系代词的定语从句。
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Unit 4 Friends forever
题组训练
(限时40分钟 总分45分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
He and I met a few years back at a local café where I’ve been a regular customer for many years.Over time we got to know each other and got to be good friends.As I recalled,he took the first step in inviting my son and me to a full night of country concert,free of charge.
Since then,we have become each other’s best friend.He could be described in many ways,but the following,is definitely at the top:“Kindness is making someone smile if only for a moment.”
This is him.And he does it every single day,without fail.
To be completely honest,I could go on talking about him endlessly.
However,since I don’t want this story to be too long,I’m going to finish up here with one last thing.
Back in October 2023,I was going through an exceptionally tough time.He helped me to have an incredibly difficult,deeply personal,
embarrassing conversation with my parents;truly,without doubt,the most difficult conversation I’ve ever had with them.The following are copies of texts he sent me during that time.
“Try calling your parents and having this talk with them.All will work out and I will help you as well by telling you no or to think about it first.Just remember you are my best friend.”
“Hey,bro.It’s embarrassing but at least that can start to heal and everyone moves forwards.”
“Getting you on track.You can do this and I will walk with you.”
I truly don’t know where I’d be without his kindness and friendship.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和他最好的朋友相识的过程,以及他在作者的艰难时期给予的帮助和关心。
( )1.Where did the author and his best friend first meet
[A] At his son’s school.
[B] At a country concert.
[C] At a local café.
[D] On the Internet.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段前两句可知,作者和他最好的朋友第一次见面是在当地的一家咖啡店。故选C。
( )2.Which of the following can best describe the author’s best friend
[A] He makes someone’s every day brightened.
[B] He is known for his wealth and generosity.
[C] He often tells jokes to lighten the mood.
[D] He enjoys chatting with people in cafés.
A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句以及第三段内容可推知,作者最好的朋友常常使得他人的每一天都很愉快。故选A。
( )3.How did the author’s best friend help him in October 2023
[A] By answering his parents’ texts for him.
[B] By calling and talking with his parents.
[C] By taking care of his son occasionally.
[D] By offering him valuable emotional support.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第四段和倒数第三段内容可推知,2023年10月,作者最好的朋友为他提供了宝贵的情感支持。故选D。
( )4.What might have been sent to the author by his best friend
[A] “Try ignoring your parents and avoiding the conversation.”
[B] “Time will heal and you will put joy on your parents’ faces.”
[C] “It’s not embarrassing at all,and it doesn’t need to be healed.”
[D] “No need to worry.Everything will solve itself without action.”
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第四段、倒数第三段以及倒数第二段内容可推知,作者的朋友给他发送的内容可能是“时间会治愈一切,你会让父母的脸上洋溢着喜悦”。故选B。
B
It is said that most people have no more than 30 friends at any given time,and 400 over the whole of their lives.However,on social networking sites,most users have about 150 friends.If these numbers are correct,then friendship means different things in different situations.
Also,there are no rules about friendship.There are no instructions about how to make friends,how to keep friendships going,and how to finish friendships if we want to move on.People have very different opinions about this.Some people would value their friends more than family.Others say that friends are temporary,only there to help each other until they are no longer needed.If people with such different views become friends,this can lead to problems.
Because of these different definitions of friendship,it is easy to be unhappy about our friendships.We may want them to be deeper or closer,or we may want to have more friends in our lives.Sometimes we simply do not have the time to develop our friendships,or we fear we have left it too late in life to start.If we move to another country or city,we have to find ways to make new friends again.
This dissatisfaction shows us how important friendships are for most of us.We should not think that it could be too late to build friendships.We also need to understand that the need to be around other people is one that is shared by many.Therefore,we should not be too frightened of starting to talk to people who in the future may become our friends.It is likely that they would like to get closer to us,too.Remember what people say:Strangers are friends we have not met yet.
[语篇导读] 本文是议论文。文章主要指出了友谊对不同的人意味着不同的东西,并鼓励人们不要害怕开始新的友谊。
( )5.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2
[A] There is a rule about making friends.
[B] People with different views can become friends.
[C] Friendships mean different things to different people.
[D] Some people would die for their friends if they need to.
C
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第二段中的“Also,there are no rules...no longer needed.”可知,本段主要介绍了友谊没有固定的规则和指导,它对不同的人意味着不同的东西。故选C。
( )6.Sometimes people worry because .
[A] they fear that there may be problems
[B] they think that they are too old to make friends
[C] they think that they have too many friends
[D] they hold that they spend too much time with friends
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Sometimes we simply do not...too late in life to start.”可知,人们有时担心是因为他们认为自己太老了,不能交朋友。故选B。
( )7.We can learn from the text that most of us .
[A] need to be with others
[B] build friendships late in life
[C] are dissatisfied with our friends
[D] are frightened to talk to strangers
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句可知,我们大多数人都需要和别人待在一起。故选A。
( )8.What is the author’s attitude towards talking to a stranger
[A] Uninterested. [B] Cautious.
[C] Doubtful. [D] Positive.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Therefore,we should not be too...we have not met yet.”可知,作者认为我们不应该害怕和陌生人交谈,因为他们有可能在未来成为我们的朋友。由此可推知,作者对与陌生人交谈是持积极态度的。故选D。
Ⅱ.读后续写(动物篇)(25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Dusty,the Wonder Dog
When I was a kid,Uncle Nell and Aunt Frances,brought me a four-month-old puppy.She was half German shepherd,half collie.As her pink tongue tickled (挠痒) my face with wet licks,it was love at first hug.
My family named the puppy Dusty.Although I wanted to lay sole claim to her affection,in a family of seven kids,no one lays permanent claim to the family pet.
Dusty was our dog,not “my” dog.We soon realised that she had patience.My baby sister often transformed Dusty’s warm fur into a nap-time pillow—falling asleep on the rug.Like a protective mother,Dusty waited without moving until my sister woke.
Dusty doubled as a school crossing guard,too.Monday through Friday she’d walk us kids two blocks to St.Patrick’s Parochial,looking both ways to check for traffic before allowing us to cross the street.We’d wave good-bye as we entered the door,knowing Dusty would be waiting at the school door to claim us at the close of the school day.
Of all the contributions Dusty made to our family,one incident stands out far and above all others.Late one night Dusty rushed to my parents’ bedroom.She barked and barked.When she got no response,Dusty raced upstairs to my bedroom and my brothers’ bedroom and barked again and again.When she failed to fully wake us,she flew back down the steps and returned to my parents’ room.Finally,she got Mum’s attention.
“What are you doing,Dusty ” Mum snapped,still halfway in dreamland.Dusty persisted.Finally my mother gave in.“Okay,what is it ”
Dusty whined (哭嚷) and rushed out of Mum’s room.Thinking the dog needed to be let out to relieve herself,my mother followed Dusty to the front door.
When Mum opened the door to let her out,Dusty tore across the street,not stopping to do her business as my mother had assumed.Then she discovered what Dusty already knew.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
The house across the street,where my best friend Marianne lived,was on fire.
Paragraph 2:
However,my mother refused to take all the credit (赞扬).
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速读文章定要素 Who The puppy Dusty,my mum,I 困惑
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When Late one night Where The house across the street What Dusty knew the house across the street was on fire and tried to wake up the family to help. 情节线 情感线
明确主题定冲突 Theme The mutual help between humans and animals 困惑
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Conflict &Clue Conflict:Dusty barked at the late night when everyone was sleeping tight. Clue:She barked and barked.When she failed to fully wake us,she flew back down the steps and returned to my parents’ room. 情节线 情感线
预设问题定走向 Para.1 The house across the street,where my best friend Marianne lived,was on fire. Q1:How did she react when she saw the fire Q2:Who was leading the way to the house on fire How Q3:What happened after the fire was put out 困惑
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Para.2 However,my mother refused to take all the credit (赞扬). Q1:Why did Mum refuse to take all the credit Q2:What will we do to reward the dog Q3:What do I think of the whole thing
