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One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?
Listen — Listen when they are talking. Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it’s not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.
Help them — If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don’t do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra (额外的) pencil or pen with you to classes in case (以防) they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.
Be there for them — Try to make something for your friend to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for a friend. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you can’t stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve (值得) to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don’t want to stay with your friends when they’re in hard times, then you don’t deserve to be with them when they’re having a good time!
______ — Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you’ll remember these things when you’re all old!
1. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should _____.
A. give him or her some advice
B. just listen unless asked
C. calm him or her down
D. share your feelings as well
2. When we provide help for our friends, we should _____.
A. try to do everything for them
B. put them before ourselves
C. change their bad habits first
D. ignore their faults
3. What can we learn from Marilyn Monroe’s words?
A. Life without a friend is death.
B. A friend is easier lost than found.
C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
D. A man is known by his friends.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。生活中最重要的就是友谊，想要获得友谊就要学会成为一个朋友。本篇文章告诉大家如何在学校里成为一个好朋友。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章的第二段：Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question.除非他们问你问题，否则什么也别说。可知，当你的朋友跟你谈论他或她的感受时，你应该只听，除非被问。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的第一句话Help them — If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first,帮助他们——如果你的朋友需要什么，在他们身边帮助他们。你应该试着把他们放在第一位。可知，当我们为朋友提供帮助时，把他们放在第一位。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中Marilyn Monroe的话“我经常犯错误。有时我会失去控制。但如果你不能陪在我最坏的时候，那你也不配和我在最好的时候。”可知， 患难见真情。故选C。
