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【文章內容簡介】 ion? A. The change in his eldest son. B. The function of the iPhone. C. The power of children’s games. D. The relationship between his children. 30. How does the author’s eldest son feel about the lack of phone? A. Fine. B. Upset. C. Excited. D. Unfortable. 31. The underlined word “curtail” in the last paragraph probably means_________. A. practice B. forbid C. continue D. increase D How many people have I met who have told me about the book they have been planning to write but have never yet found the time? Far too many． This is Life, all right, but we do treat it like a rehearsal(排演 )and, unhappily, we do miss so many of its best moments. We take jobs to stay alive and provide homes for our families, always making ourselves believe that this style of life is only a temporary(暫時的 )state of affairs along the road to what we really want to do. Then, at 60 or 65, we are suddenly given a clock and several grandchildren and we look back and realize that all those years waiting for Real Life to e along were in fact real life. In America they have a saying much laughedat by the English: “Have a nice day .” They speak slowly and seriously in their shops, hotels and sandwich bars. I think it is a wonderful phrase, making us remember, in effect, to enjoy the moment: to value this very day． How often do we say to ourselves “I’ll take up horse riding(or golf, or sailing)as soon as I get a greater job.” ？ But only to do none of those things when we do get the higher position． When I first became a reporter I knew a man who gave up a very wellpaid respectable job at Daily Telegraph to go and work for a small weekly newspaper. At the time I was surprised by his decision: Why was he in this pletely abnormal mental(精神 ) state? How could anyone turn his back on Fleet Street in central London for a small area in the countryside? I wanted to know. Now when I am a little older and possibly wiser, I see the sense in it. In Fleet Street the man was under continuous pressure. He lived in all unattractive London suburb(郊區 )and he spent much of his life sitting on Southern Region trains to and back from his work． 32. The first paragraph of the passage tells us that ． A. we always try to find some time to write a book B. we always make plans but seldom plete them C. we always enjoy many of life’s best moments D. we always do what we really want to do 33. The underlined phrase “turn his back on” (Paragraph 6) most probably means ． A. leave for B. return to C. rely on D. give up 34. The man who worked at Daily Telegraph left this job because he was ． A. under too much pressure B. in an abnormal mental state C. not wellpaid D. not respected 35. What is probably the best title for the passage? A. Provide Homes for Our Family B. Take Up HorseRiding C. Value This Very Day D. Stay Alive 第二節 （共 5小題，每小題 2分，滿分 10 分） 根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，選項中有兩項為多余選項。 How to Make Friends Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers panionship, 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. 36 But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends. 1. Associate with others. The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by being an active member of such places. 2. Start a conversation. Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 37 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people. 3. 38 Choosing friends with mon 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. 4. Let 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 this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 39 The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. 5. Enjoy your friendship. The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 40 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Bee the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you. A. Be cheerful. B. Do things together. C. Do not wait to be spoken to. D. Try not to