It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends.Even when they are not with their friends，they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone.This communication is very important in children's growing up，because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.

　　However，parents often try to choose their children's friends for them.Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends.The question of "choice" is an interesting one.Have you ever thought of the following questions?

　　Who chooses your friends?

　　Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?

　　Have you got a good friend your parents don't like?

　　36．Why do many teenagers think their friends are the most important?

　　A．They often fight with their brothers and sisters.

　　B．They can't get help from their parents.

　　C．They believe their friends understand them better.

　　D．They are often the only child of their family.

　　37．When teenagers stay alone，the usual way of communication is to______.

　　A．go to their friends B．talk with their parents

　　C．have a discussion with their family D．talk with their friends on the phone

　　38．The underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 is different from "______" in meaning.

　　A．Some parents may even not allow their children to meet their good friends.

　　B．Some parents may even ask their children to stay away from their good friends.

　　C．Some parents may even not let their children meet their good friends.

　　D．Some parents may want their children to stop to meet their good friends.

　　39．Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

　　A．Parents should like everything their children enjoy.

　　B．In all families，children can choose everything they like.

　　C．Parents should try their best to understand their children better.

　　D．Teenagers can only go to their friends for help.

　　40．The main idea of this passage is that ______.

　　A．Teenagers need friends

　　B．Friends can give good advice

　　C．Parents often choose their children's friends for them

　　D．Good friends can communicate with each other

　　Part Ⅲ　Writing

　　Section A

　　Directions：Read the following passage.Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.

　　Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

　　There are many things you can do to keep friendship strong forever.

　　Trust is very important in keeping any relationship strong and long­lasting.If you trust the person whom you have a good relationship with and the other person also trusts you in the same way，then you two have a good relationship.

　　You can remember the important date of your friends such as their birthdays and wish them or give gifts to them on these special days.Many people say that money is the most important thing to consider，but remember friendship is not about money.You can find something small and inexpensive for their gifts or send online cards.

　　A friend should also always help others even when it is not very convenient.So have a helping hand ready at all times.

　　Sometimes distance makes relationships even closer.So，if you are far from your friends，there are many ways you can remain in contact(联系)．You can use email，chat programs，and you can also write a blog and share your daily life activities with your friends.

If there is anything that makes you happy，share it with your friends.Listen to their thoughts as well.If they have achieved something noticeable，congratulate them and celebrate with them.