第六部分:完形补文(第41~50题,每题1.5分,共15分)

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Qualities of Friendship

To have a friend,be a friend;be  41  (friend), A friend is like a ship that carries us,  42  (stand) by us unchangingly , through the calm and rough seas of life. Is there any  43  ( pure) relationship than friendship? It is  44  ( condition) loyalty and love. Friendship is a kind of  45  (accept) that allows us to be who we are, fully,without fear that love will be withdrawn.

Over a lifetime,it is the bond of friendship that allows us to explore our  46 ( deep) with supports. Sometimes, the friendship we give is not  47  ( return). but we benefit in another way; the process of extending friendship expands our consciousness. While  48  (give) we feel a sense of connection, Once we experience the connection we feel while giving with care,we know that it is not just what we receive in life that makes us happy. It is mainly the connection that we feel when our own boundaries of self-centeredness break down through our lovingness, that we feel our internal sense of peace and happiness.

Honesty is. 8 quality that allows us to look in the mirror and see the  49 (reflect)of how we really are. In honesty we see clearly and can make adjustrments. If we live each day in accordance with our conscience ,our reflection in the mirror and how others see us will be well-balanced. Loyalty is a quality that develops our consciousness.Loyalty leads us deep into a situation, through it,and out the other

side emerging as a more  50  ( develop) person. It is essential in friendship. People become friends through mutual loyalty.

The writer cites the Duomo in the last paragraph a an example to illustrate that(  )

• A、there is a tight link between church and society
• B、all churches are magnificent
• C、old churches are very popular
• D、high-rise churches are impressive

Musson predicted that another earthquake would occur in southeast England sooner or later.(  )

• A、Right
• B、Wrong
• C、Not mentioned