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People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times. You’ve made friends since childhood, but you still don’t know who your true friends are. Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend：
Always honest
Honesty is important to keep a relationship alive. A true friend always tells you the truth. It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship. It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.
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There are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties. A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give advice. He or she may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend made time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you. Your friend is not a true friend if he/she can never make time for you when you are in trouble. You also need to be reasonable and accept that your friend also has other things to do so he/she can’t always listen immediately to your problems.
Always respectful (尊敬的)
A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not. Your true friend may disagree but never insists that he/she is correct.
Always understanding
It is possible that some problems will arise between you and your friend. A true friend will always be forgiving (体谅的) and understanding，even if it isn’t his/her fault. We are all different people and we all make mistakes. A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn’t want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend.
1. What’s the best title for the third paragraph?
A. Always there for you. B. Keep your secrets.
C. Always happy for you. D. Remember your important days.
2. According to the passage，a true friend will always________.
A. follow your advice
B. offer a solution for your problems
C. listen immediately to your problems
D. respect your opinion even if he/she disagrees with it
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Never tell lies to friends. B. Making time for friends.
C. Sharing fun with friends. D. Paying attention to a friend’s opinions.
4. A true friend will always forgive and understand you because________.
A. he/she wants to help you
B. he/she doesn’t want to lose you
C. he/she wants you to feel confident
D. he/she doesn’t care about your mistakes
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B
【解析】
本文是说明文。什么样的朋友才是真正的朋友呢？本文作者给出了答案。
【1题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第三段的大意可知，本段主要讲的是i真正的朋友在你遇到困难的时候会在你身边。故A正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not.可知真正的朋友不管同不同意你的观点也会尊重你的观点。故D正确。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。A项在第二段提到了，B项在第三段提到了，D项在第四段提到了，唯独C项与朋友分享乐趣没提到。故C正确。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn’t want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend.可知真正的朋友总是能够原谅和理解你是因为他/她不想失去你。故B项正确。
