四、阅读短文,从方框中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项
Friendship can bring happiness, support and comfort (安慰). However, as we get busier, it can be hard to keep friendships.
Talk and listen
Always be open and honest when you talk to your friend.
Spend time together
Make sure to spend quality time with your friend often. Find activities that you both enjoy and do them regularly.
Help each other
Life can be hard sometimes, and good friends should be there for each other during difficult times.
Respect personal space
A. Share what you think and how you feel, and listen to them too.
B. Everyone needs some personal space now and then.
C. You can do fun things together, like watching movies.
D. Be there for your friends when they need you.
E. Remember your friend’s birthday and make him or her feel valued.
F. Here are some simple ways to make your friendships stronger.
G. Finding more time to stay together is rather important.
36.
Friendship can bring happiness, support and comfort (安慰). However, as we get busier, it can be hard to keep friendships.
F
36Talk and listen
Always be open and honest when you talk to your friend.
A
37 This helps you trust each other more. Always remember to pay your full attention when your friend is talking.Spend time together
Make sure to spend quality time with your friend often. Find activities that you both enjoy and do them regularly.
C
38Help each other
Life can be hard sometimes, and good friends should be there for each other during difficult times.
D
39 Listen to them, offer comfort, or help in any way you can.Respect personal space
B
40 Respect your friends’ need for their own space. Giving each other space shows that you respect their individuality (个性) and allows your friendship to grow stronger over time.A. Share what you think and how you feel, and listen to them too.
B. Everyone needs some personal space now and then.
C. You can do fun things together, like watching movies.
D. Be there for your friends when they need you.
E. Remember your friend’s birthday and make him or her feel valued.
F. Here are some simple ways to make your friendships stronger.
G. Finding more time to stay together is rather important.
36.
F
37. A
38. C
39. D
40. B
答案：36.F 37.A 38.C 39.D 40.B
解析：
【分析】本题为英语七选五题型，解题思路为：先通读全文把握主旨（介绍维持友谊的方法）；再结合每个空的前后语境、段落主题句，匹配逻辑衔接的选项。36空需承上启下引出下文的方法，37空对应“Talk and listen”的主题，38空对应“Spend time together”的主题，39空对应“Help each other”的主题，40空对应“Respect personal space”的主题，逐一匹配即可得出答案。
【解析】1. 36空：前文提到维持友谊难，后文是具体的维持友谊的方法，需承上启下引出方法的句子，F选项“Here are some simple ways to make your friendships stronger.”符合，故36选F。2. 37空：本段主题为“Talk and listen”，前文强调交流要坦诚，后文提及帮助彼此信任，A选项“Share what you think and how you feel, and listen to them too.”既对应交流又对应倾听，符合语境，故37选A。3. 38空：本段主题为“Spend time together”，前文说找共同喜欢的活动定期做，C选项“You can do fun things together, like watching movies.”举例说明一起做的事，符合语境，故38选C。4. 39空：本段主题为“Help each other”，前文说朋友要在困难时陪伴，后文提及具体帮助方式，D选项“Be there for your friends when they need you.”对应陪伴朋友，符合语境，故39选D。5. 40空：本段主题为“Respect personal space”，B选项“Everyone needs some personal space now and then.”直接对应私人空间的主题，故40选B。
【答案】36.F 37.A 38.C 39.D 40.B
【知识点】英语阅读理解（七选五）、语篇逻辑衔接
【点评】本题考查学生对英语语篇上下文逻辑关系的理解能力，属于常规七选五题型，需结合段落主题和前后文语境匹配选项，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6
【解析】1. 36空：前文提到维持友谊难，后文是具体的维持友谊的方法，需承上启下引出方法的句子，F选项“Here are some simple ways to make your friendships stronger.”符合，故36选F。2. 37空：本段主题为“Talk and listen”，前文强调交流要坦诚，后文提及帮助彼此信任，A选项“Share what you think and how you feel, and listen to them too.”既对应交流又对应倾听，符合语境，故37选A。3. 38空：本段主题为“Spend time together”，前文说找共同喜欢的活动定期做，C选项“You can do fun things together, like watching movies.”举例说明一起做的事，符合语境，故38选C。4. 39空：本段主题为“Help each other”，前文说朋友要在困难时陪伴，后文提及具体帮助方式，D选项“Be there for your friends when they need you.”对应陪伴朋友，符合语境，故39选D。5. 40空：本段主题为“Respect personal space”，B选项“Everyone needs some personal space now and then.”直接对应私人空间的主题，故40选B。
【答案】36.F 37.A 38.C 39.D 40.B
【知识点】英语阅读理解（七选五）、语篇逻辑衔接
【点评】本题考查学生对英语语篇上下文逻辑关系的理解能力，属于常规七选五题型，需结合段落主题和前后文语境匹配选项，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6