2016年12月大学英语四级阅读暑期练习及答案(四十六)

　　H) Harlene Katzman, 41, a lawyer in New York City, notes that her oldest friends knew her back whenshe was less sure of herself. As much as she loves them, she believes they sometimes respond to is-sues in light of who she once was. An old chum has the goods on you. With recently made friends,you can turn over a new leaf.

　　I) A new friend, chosen right, can also help you point your boat in the direction you want to go. HannaDershowitz, 39, an attorney and mother in Los Angeles, found that a new acquaintance from workwas exactly what she needed in a friend. In addition to liking and respecting Julia, Dershowitz had afeeling that the fit and athletic younger woman would help her to get in shape.

　　J) While you're busy making new friends, remember that you still need to nurture your old ones. Weasked Marla Paul, author of The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making, and Keeping Friends WhenYou "re Not a Kid Anymore, for the best ways to maintain these important relationships. Keep in touch. Your friends should be a priority; schedule regular lunch dates or coffee catch-up sessions, nomatter how busy you are. Know her business. Keep track of important events in a friend's life andshow your support. Call or e-mail to let her know you're thinking of her. Speak your mind. Tell afriend (politely) if something she did really upset you. If you can't be totally honest, then you needto reexamine the relationship. Accept her flaws. No one is perfect, so work around her quirks --she's chronically late, or she's a bit negative -- to cut down on frustration and fights. Boost her ego.Heartfelt compliments make everyone feel great, so tell her how nuch you love her new sweater orwhat a great job she did on a work project.

　　46、 Leslie Danzig thought making friends at one's middle age needed some reasons.

　　47、 A well-chosen new friend can help you go in the direction that you like.

　　48、 A few years ago the author felt lonely and depressed when she phoned her best friend in another city who was much wanted then but unavailable.

　　49、 According to Kathleen Hall, one might feel sensitive in the first c,,urse of making new friends.

　　50、 Midlife friendship can help you realize your direction of life and reinforce the progress you've made in your life.

　　51、 In Mafia Paul's book, to be a better friend, you should keep track with your fiiends, care for yourfriend's job, express yourself, accept her flaws and compliment your friend for her/his good dressingand job.

　　52、 For the author, a girl friend might be the right person to unde "stand her and erase her negative feeling.

　　53、 According to Michelle Mertes, midlife friendship is based on the shared values and activities

　　54、 As a mature friend seeker, the author finds herself with enough confidence to offer and take rejection with grace.

　　55、 With newly made friends, you can have a chance to take on a new look in your life.

　　答案解析：46-55 CIADG JBFEH

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