Ⅳ. 任务型阅读
Friends are really important in our daily lives. They are like the warm sunshine that makes our days better. Do you have lots of friends? Do you want your friends to be different from you or be similar to you?
Anna and Mia became friends when they were in third grade. Now, they both study at No. 1 Middle School. At first glance(乍一看), they seem like complete opposites. Anna is outgoing and loves talking to everyone, but Mia is shy and likes quiet places better. Anna enjoys playing basketball and runs faster than most students in her class. Mia, however, loves reading and writes better stories than Anna. Despite(尽管) their differences, they have a strong friendship. Anna helps Mia become more confident in social situations. Once, Mia was afraid to join in the school play, but Anna encouraged her to try. “You’re a great storyteller,” Anna said. “You’ll be amazing on stage.” With Anna’s support, Mia got a small role and did well. In return, Mia helps Anna with her studies. Anna sometimes finds maths difficult, but Mia explains problems clearly. “Your way of explaining is as good as the teacher’s,” Anna jokes. They study together every weekend and often get good grades.
Anna and Mia also learn from each other’s hobbies. Anna taught Mia to play basketball, and Mia taught Anna to draw. “I never thought drawing could be fun,” Anna said. Mia laughed and replied, “Basketball is more exciting than I imagined!”
In short, friends are very special in our daily lives. They give us happiness, care, and help us grow. We should value our friendship. With it, our daily life becomes more wonderful and meaningful. Let’s enjoy the time with our friends every day!
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
15. What are friends like in our daily lives?
They are like the warm sunshine that makes our days better.
16. Which school do Anna and Mia study at?
They both study at No. 1 Middle School.
17. Why did Anna encourage Mia to join in the school play?
Because Anna thought Mia was a great storyteller and would be amazing on stage.
18. How did Anna and Mia learn from each other’s hobbies?
Anna taught Mia to play basketball, and Mia taught Anna to draw.
19. 新考向 开放性试题 >> Do you want your friends to be different from you or be similar to you? Why?
I want my friends to be different from me, because different friends can bring me different experiences and help me learn more. (答案不唯一,合理即可)