1、课时作业12Developing ideasAI didnt have many friends growing up.I didnt realize what I was missing until I met Alicia.We met in a history class in my freshman year of college.The first time we hung out，she asked me a question to test my character. “If you were in a sinking boat，would you try to fix it o
2、r just build a new one？” I admit I was a little upset at the question; I didnt know how big the boat was，or how much water was in it，or if I even had any tools for rebuilding.I never gave her a straight answer! But our friendship began.We went walking，doing things in the dorms and studied together i
3、n coffee shops.She was a bridesmaid(伴娘) in my wedding.People even thought we were sisters because we looked alike in pictures.I really loved having a best friend.Yet as time progressed，we found ourselves in a trouble.We were very different from each other.Lighthearted differences of opinion quickly
4、turned into heated discussions，and it seemed to take a lot of work to keep the relationship.For a while，it just wasnt funit was a trouble to be together.At times we both just wanted to quit.I have to admit that if it had been up to me，our friendship would have ended.Why push something that just isnt
5、 working anymore?But Alicia saw something in me that was worth keeping.I know she swallowed more of her pride than I did.Now，Im extremely glad we worked things out.Next to my husband and my sister，she is my closest friend.Even though we reach life from entirely different world views，we often find ou
6、rselves helping others together and seeing results only God could have brought.What a surprising life lesson God has taught us about forgiveness! Now，our differing opinions are easy to laugh about.She can eat her vanilla while I have my chocolate.1. When did “I” meet Alicia?AWhen I was a child.BWhen
7、 I was a university student.CAfter I began to work.DWhen I was having a lesson.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“We met in a history class in my freshman year of college.”可知我们两个在大学时相遇。2Why do people think Alicia and “I” are sisters?ABecause we looked alike.BBecause we often stayed together.CBecause we call each
8、 other sister.DBecause Alicia was my bridesmaid.答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“People even thought we were sisters because we looked alike in pictures.”可知人们把我们看成姐妹是因为我们两个长得像。3. What was the trouble between us?AWe disliked each other.BWe both got tired of each other.CIts hard to keep friendship.DWe had differ
9、ent opinions on things.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一、二句可知，我们两个(性格)完全不同，所以即使是本来不严重的意见分歧也很快会转变为激烈的争论，这是我们两个待在一起时遇到的麻烦。4. What does the underlined word “quit” in the fourth paragraph probably mean?AMake up. BGo on.CGive up. DGive in.答案：C解析：词义猜测题。根据前面来看，我们两个在一起一点儿也不令人感到有趣，反而是个麻烦；根据后面的内容，如果这件事可以由我决定，我们之间的友谊早就结束了，
10、所以这里说的是有时候我们两个都想“放弃”这段友谊。BGirls can easily get sad. If your friend is feeling blue and calls you, what will you do? Here are some tips on how you can make her smile again.Listen to her. When people feel sad, they often have the feeling of needing to be heard. So, listen carefully to what she is sayi
11、ng and do nothing else. Your friend will surely thank you for being the shoulder she can cry on.Once you are done with listening, you can offer some advice or remain silent and let her feel everything and let it all out by crying. As a friend, you might think you should give her some advice. But if
12、you have no idea about what to say, just remain silent and be there for her.In order to be able to help your friend in need, dont be sad for yourself. How can you help your friend when you are also feeling down?A hug can make a difference in the world. It makes you feel warm and special. A hug makes
13、 you feel safe. So give your friend a hug when she needs it the most.Spend more time with your friend who wants to be happy. Do things together like washing dishes, cleaning, or going out for fun. The more time you spend together, the stronger your friendship will become.Sometimes, it is much better
14、 that you avoid a crying friend in your life. But by doing so, you are also keeping your friend at a distance and will make her wonder if you are her true friend. If you are there when she needs you, your friendship will be much stronger.文章大意：本文主要说的是当我们面对一个伤心难过的女性朋友时，我们该怎么做来帮助她重拾快乐，进而巩固彼此间的友谊。5The w
15、riter wrote this passage mainly to tell us _.Awhy girls can easily get sadBwhat to do when we are sadChow to make new friends with girlsDhow to make a sad female friend happy again答案：D解析：写作意图题。通读全文可知，作者主要告诉我们，当我们面对一个伤心难过的女性朋友时，我们该怎么做来帮助她重拾快乐。6According to Paragraph 2, when a female friend is sad, wh
16、at should we do?AWe should ask her why she feels sad.BWe should say something nice to her.CWe should spend time listening to her.DWe should give her some good advice.答案：C解析：细节理解题。作者在第二段主要告诉我们要倾听，故选C项。7We can learn from the passage that _.Ahugging a sad friend can make you feel warm and specialByour
17、sad friend may feel much better if you are also sadCits not a good idea to be silent facing a sad friendDgiving a hug to a sad friend is very helpful答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据第五段第一句“A hug can make a difference in the world.”可推断，给一个伤心的朋友一个拥抱对她的帮助很大。8In Paragraph 6, the writer mainly suggests that we _.Aspend mo
18、re time with our friendsBhelp our friends with their houseworkCspend time with our friends every dayDask our friends to take part in activities答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据第六段内容可知，作者认为我们应多花时间陪朋友，故选A项。根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Make FriendsFriendship is a very important human relationship and
19、everyone needs good friends.Good friendship has many benefits.It offers companionship, improves selfworth and promotes good health.There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools.Such changes often leave us without a friend. 1.E But fo
20、r many of us the process is difficult and requires courage.Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.1Associate with others.The first step in making friends is associating with other people.You can go to public places to meet new people.Besides, you will need to make yoursel
21、f known by becoming an active member of such places.2Start a conversation.Starting a conversation is the second important step in making new friends. 2.C You can always start the conversation.Being able to make small talks is a very useful skill in relating with other people.3. 3.B Choosing friends
22、with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.4Let it grow.It is a good thing to stay in touch.However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as
23、this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 4.G The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.5Enjoy your friendship.The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 5.D Try not to change them from who they are to what you want
24、them to be.Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.ABe cheerful.BDo things together.CDo not wait to be spoken to.DTry not to find fault with your friends.EMaking new friends comes easy for some people.FFor a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.GSo you will need t
25、o give your friend time to react to you.解析文章大意：本文介绍了交朋友的一些建议。1根据下文“但是对于我们中的很多人来说，这个过程很艰难而且需要勇气”可得出设空处表达的是对于某些人来说结交新朋友是容易的。2根据下文“你可以经常发起谈话”可得出设空处表达的是“不要等着别人跟你说话”。3根据空格所在段的大意可归纳出Do things together.为本段主旨句。4根据下文“最好的友谊应该是自然生长的”可知，要给朋友时间来对你作出反应，不要操之过急。5根据句式Try not to do以及本段大意可知选D项：尽量不要对朋友挑剔。find fault wit
26、h sb.意为“对某人挑剔”。在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Around lunchtime today, my son and I 1.were walking (walk) in our communitys busy downtown area when we passed by a homeless man 2.sitting (sit) on the street. 3.Since/Because I had no cash on me, all we could give him was a smile.As we walked on, I said,
27、“I dont have cash, but why dont we ask him if he would like something 4.to eat (eat)”On our way back on that street after doing our shopping, we saw 5.the same man and asked him if he would like us to get him some lunch. 6.His face lit up and when I asked what he would like, he just said, “Anything
28、is fine.” So then my son 7.pointed (point) to a rather fancy looking “Parisian cafe” type of place across the street and we decided 8.to go (go) there.Of course, it was lunchtime and the place was 9.unbelievably (believe) crowded! We stood in line for a while, looking at pastries(酥皮糕点) that I knew w
29、e were not going to buy.Then we decided upon 10.a hot sandwich for the homeless man.解析文章大意：本文主要讲述作者和儿子给一位无家可归的人买东西吃的经历。1此处主语是my son and I，谓语动词应用复数形式，再根据when we passed by a homeless man可知，此处为sb. be doing sth. when.结构，意为“某人正在做某事，这时突然”。故填were walking。2分析句子结构可知，此处应为非谓语动词作后置定语，a homeless man与动词sit之间是逻辑上的
30、主动关系，又表示动作正在进行，故填sitting。3句意：因为我身上没有现金，所以我们能给予他的只有一个微笑。根据语境可知此处表原因，故填Since/Because。首字母要大写。4此处用不定式作后置定语。5the samen.为固定搭配，意为“同一个”。6修饰名词face用形容词性物主代词。根据上文可知此处说的是the homeless man的脸，故填His。7整篇文章讲述的是过去发生的事情，故此处应用一般过去时，故填pointed。8decide to do sth.为固定结构，意为“决定做某事”。9修饰形容词要用副词，由语境可知， 此处指这个地方难以置信地拥挤。故用unbelievably。10此处修饰单数可数名词sandwich，且表示泛指，故填a。