A. throw caution to the wind B. find that something is a breeze

C. get wind of a piece of news D. know which way the wind blows

23. if yolook at something in a positive way, yomay say _______

A. yoare under a cloud B. every cloud has a silver lining

C. your head is in the clouds D. yosee a cloud on the horizon

24. Phrases like “it never rains but it pours” and “weathering a storm” are related to

something___

A. changeable B. acceptable C. unfavorable D. unbelieveable

B

When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes 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 better friends yoare, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what yodon’t want -- an end to the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you’re wrong – even if you’ve 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 yoapologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles 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 relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture.

25. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Easy Ways to Make Friends

B. Ups and Downs in Friendship

C. How to Take the Lead in Making Friends

D. How to Mend a Troubled Friendship

26. The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person _______.

A. who has been blamed unfairly. B. who has been mistaken for another

C. who has treated friends badly D. who has admitted his mistakes

27. According to the text a friendship can last long only if _______.

A. we have much in common B. we know our friends’ mistakes

C. we treat our disagreements wisely D. we have known one another for long

28. What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion?

A. Make an apology first B. Avoid making mistakes

C. Stick to our own prints of view D. Change our lifestyles

C

Last week I was riding my special motorbike and then stopped at a convenience store.As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat.We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair. He answered that it was for his daughter.“Well, do yothink she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me?” I asked. He seemed shocked that a total stranger would ask him this.He thought about it for a second and said, “OK, as long as I can follow you.”

He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat.Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas. As we came back to the convenience store, she said, “This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive.I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn't know I could do this.” I told her about some of the other things I do (ski, travel the world by myself, etc.).As her father was taking her off my bike, she turned to him and said, “Oh Daddy, I'm going to be OK.Mr.Bryant does all kinds of things, and I will too.” Her father turned away as a tear of joy rolled down his cheek. He hugged me and said, “I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her.She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children.God answered my prayer just now.Now I pray that God will bless yofor your gift to Amy today.” I believed what he said.Being kind and thoughtful to others, we can be an answer to prayer.

29.According to the passage, the girl ____________.

A.was inspired by the author's experiences

B.used to be a completely healthy person

C.was satisfied with her life

D.was unwilling to communicate with a stranger

30.What was the author's gift to Amy according to the girl's father?

A.The motorbike B.The wheelchair C. The ride D.The blessing

31.What can we infer from the passage?

A.The author usually drove too fast

B.The author was a man with disability

C.The author worked in a convenience store