is reported in the newspapers, talks between the two countries are making progress．
A．It B．As C．Which D．What
To keep the town clean, the truck ____ garbage is prevented ____ entering the town.
A. loaded with; / B. loading with; from C. loaded of; from D. loading of; /
Is this the reason ____ at the meeting for his carelessness in his work ?
A. he explained B. what he explained
C how he explained D. why he explained
I didn’t realize putting on a play _________ so much work.
A. included B. have C. involved D. need
We have been prepared to do it takes to save her life.
A. no matter what B. however C. whatever D. whoever
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选项。
51 The average American moves every five years．People drive straight into their garages, hire lawn services, hang out in their backyards instead of their front porches (前走廊)．These days, neighbors don't even know each other's names．
Good neighbors and good friends are a lot like electricity or running water52
The surprising thing is that all it takes to strengthen your relationship with friends and
neighbors is respect for their feelings, concern for their property, and a helping hand when it's needed． 53
First, be a true friend to people around you． 54 That is to say, A true friend is one who stays true through it all –marriage, parenthood, new jobs, new homes, or even losses．That situations change doesn’t mean the person has to．
Besides, friendships fade away if there isn’t a balance between the give and the take． 55 Be sensitive to how much your friend can and can’t offer you ---time, energy, or help---and don’t step over the line．Remember: friendships that tire each other will not last．If a friendship is out of balance in this way, you’ll need to consider the situation．
A．Modern life is a lot less to the advantage of friendships and neighborliness than it used to be．
B．A friend in need is a friend indeed．
C．We don’t know how much we depend on them until we lose them．
D．Here’re two important ways to deepen your friendship with people around in your life．
E．A true friend doesn’t flee when changes come about．
F．Take your time, please．
G．So make sure you aren’t being a burden to your friends．
