1、When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, cloth and cars.A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect, Unfortunately, the bett
2、er friends you are, the more probably youll have disagreements. And the result can be what you dont want an end to the relationship.The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended First, dont let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought
3、 out in the open. Second, apologize when youre wrong even if youve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been
4、 wrong. Third, see things from your friends point view(观点).And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles(生活方式)change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relation
5、ships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture(培养)53.What would be the best title for the text?A.Easy Ways to Make FriendsB.Ups and Downs in FriendshipC.How to Mend a Troubled FriendshipD.How to Take the Lead in Making Friends54.The “wrong
6、ed person ” underlined in the text refers to a person_.A.who has been mistaken for anotherB.who has been blamed unfairlyC.who has treated friends badlyD.who has admitted his mistakes55.According to the text a friendship can last long only if .A.we have much in commonB.we know our friends mistakesC.we treat our disagreements wiselyD.we have known one another for long56.What should we do if we follow the authors second suggestion?A.Stick to our own points of view.B.Avoid making mistakes .C.Make an apology first.D.Change our lifestyles.答案 53.C 54.B 55.C 56.C