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Over the years, the recommendations of my friend Philip have led me to work with three of my favorite clients (客户). I am certain that my relationships with these three clients have helped me meet many other wonderful people. Needless to say, I owe Philip a lot. Without him, these relationships wouldn't have happened.

Philip is bright, friendly, and inspiring. Sometimes his ideas pay off in a huge way. He is very successful. But this brilliant, creative, friendly man has a bit of difficulty when it comes to small commitments. These little behaviors are annoying things — last­minute cancellations, missed phone calls, and the like. While they do trouble my life a little bit, it's nothing really major that would make me back out of the relationship. Philip always apologizes for these minor defects. I always accept his apology. When I take all the good things and weigh them against the times he's let me down, he is so far ahead that he gets a “lifetime pass”. And, I tell him so. When I do, he feels good and I feel better for forgiving him. To this day, we are friends. I am his friend because when I consider someone's actions, I ask myself, “Am I better off or worse off because of having this person in my life?”

With Philip, the answer has always been, and will always be, in his favor. Philip has been such a good friend and having him in my life has been such a good thing that I am grateful. This will always override (忽略) any of his “negative” behaviors. That's a lifetime pass. How many people do you have in your life to whom you have given a lifetime pass? Is the number high or low in your opinion? Most people want a higher number.

1.Why does the writer owe Philip a lot?

A.Because Philip has never troubled him as a good friend.

B.Because Philip has solved many of his annoying problems.

C.Because Philip has helped him meet many wonderful people.

D.Because Philip has offered him many good ideas that work well.

2.Which of the following can best describe Philip?

A.Every dog has its day.

B.All that glitters is not gold.

C.There are spots even on the sun.

D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.

3.What does the underlined word “defects” in Para. 2 mean?

A.Praise that you give to someone for something they have done.

B.A fault or a lack of something that means that something is not perfect.

C.Something that you wear to change your appearance and hide who you are.

D.A very strong feeling that almost makes you sick, caused by something unpleasant.

4.What's the best title for the text?

A.Thanks and Apologizes

B.A Higher Number for Most People

C.A Good Friend's Negative Behaviors

D.My Friend Philip and the Lifetime Pass

Answer

1.C

2.C

3.B

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：

1.C 细节理解题。根据第一段第一、二句“Over the years, the recommendations ... meet many other wonderful people.”可知，因为Philip，“我”遇到了许多极棒的人。故答案选C。

2.C 推理判断题。A项意为“凡人都有得意日”；B项意为“闪光的不都是金子”；C项意为“人无完人”；D项意为“患难之交才是真朋友”。根据第二段中的“Philip is bright ... missed phone calls, and the like.”可知，Philip有优点也有缺点。由此可推知，人无完人。故答案选C。

3.B 词义猜测题。根据第二段“These little behaviors are annoying things — last­minute cancellations, missed phone calls, and the like.”以及本词所在的句子可知，他总是为这些小缺点道歉。所以defect意为“瑕疵，缺点”。故答案选B。

4.D 标题归纳题。纵观全文可知，文章主要讲述了“我”的朋友Philip在“我”的生活中所起的作用。D项概括了文章主旨。故答案选D。