As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Extroverts enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships。
Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of intimacy is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in ones life but they are usually very rare. Not very many people have more than a few really close friends. Irrespective of the level of intimacy, all friendships are based on reciprocity, honesty and a certain amount of love and affection。
57.The second paragraph implies that_____________ 。
［A］teenagers without friends will suffer from psychological problems
［B］a widow or a widower will die very soon without companionship
［C］human beings need companionship and a sense of belonging
［D］both A and B
58. “No man is an island”(Line 1, Para. 3) implies that ______________。
［A］everyone is a part of an island ［B］man cannot be an island
［C］everyone is just a part of society ［D］society is an island
59. The degree of intimacy of friendship mainly depends on_____________。
［A］age［B］belonging
［C］personality ［D］culture
60. The author thinks that close friends_____________________。
［A］can be easily formed when one is young［B］cannot be long-lasting
［C］are not rare for everyone［D］are rare for most people
61.The word “irrespective”(Last sentence, Para. 5) means______________________。
［A］not respecting ［B］dishonoring
［C］regardless［D］considering
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage。
Sixteen years ago, Eileen Doyle’s husband, an engineer, took his four children up for an early morning cup of tea, packed a small case and was never seen or heard of again. Eileen was astonished and in a state of despair. They had been a happy family and, as far as she knew, there had been nothing wrong with their marriage。
Every day of the year a small group of men and women quietly pack a few belongings and without so much as a note or a goodbye close the front door for the last time, leaving their debts, their worries and their confused families behind them。
Last year, more than 1,200 men and nearly as many women were reported missing from home—the highest in 15 years. Many did return home within a year, but others rejected the past completely and are now living a new life somewhere under a different identity。
To those left behind this form of desertion is a terrible blow to their pride and self-confidence. Even the finality of death might be preferable. At least it does not imply rejection or failure. Worse than that, people can be left with an unfinished marriage, not knowing whether they will have to wait seven years before they are free to start a fresh life。 |
