Directions: Read the following short passage related to the video you are going to watch.
Qualities of a Good Friend
A good friend is attentive (周到的) and adaptable (有适应能力的). A good friend is a fairly good listener and notices how little, day-to-day things affect you. He can’ t read your mind, but chances are he can usually tell when you’re happy, sad, excited, shocked or upset. If a good friend is aware that he’s doing something that annoys you, he’ll try to change his ways or at least talk to you about it.
A true friend supports you and your goals. A really good friend will know what makes you tick (懂你) and help you become the person you want to be. He won’t try to change who you are, drag you into situations that make you uncomfortable or put you at risk of losing something that matters.
Good friends are trustworthy (值得信赖的,可靠的). True friends won’t try to steal your girlfriend or boyfriend, your job or your personality. They won’t gossip about you constantly or try to damage your reputation. They will let you know when they’re concerned and do their best to stick up for (支持,维护) you when you’re in trouble.
A good friend accepts you and your faults! In friendship, acceptance goes hand in hand with loyalty. A true friend rolls with the punches(从容应对) as you grow and change and knows how to deal with your quirks(奇事,怪癖) and faults.
A true friend sticks with you through good times and bad times. Good friends are also patient with you when you make mistakes—even big ones—and learn how to forgive you when you hurt them. In other words, they treat you as you’d like to be treated, even when you aren’t at your best.
Directions: This part contains 5 multiple choice questions based on the following video clip. You should select the best answer to each question. Before you watch the video , study the words and expressions in the table below. The video clip will be played twice. When it is played for the first time , you should pay attention to the main idea and answer some general comprehension questions. When it is played for the second time , you should focus on the important details and answer some specific comprehension questions.
1)What suggestion does the speaker give when it comes to making friends?
A. Choose friends who are good at learning.
B. Find friends with similar interests to you.
C. Try to make as many friends as possible.
D. Search for friends who are not your clones.
2)According to the video, what kind of friend should you look for?
A. Someone who comes from the same background.
B. Someone who has various hobbies.
C. Someone who is of the same age as you.
D. Someone who sticks to his/her principles.
3)According to the video, a toxic friend___.
A. takes advantage of you
B. never tears you down
C. helps you to achieve your potential
D. admires you and lets you be yourself
4)What does Proverbs 27:17 say?
A. Choose wise, real friends for yourself.
B. Take an interest in your friends.
C. True friends learn from each other.
D. A real friend can stick closer than a brother.
5)What is the main purpose of this video?
A. To explain the importance of making friends.
B. To explain what a real friend is like.
C. To explain the danger of making some fake friends.
D. To explain friend-making techniques.
Directions: Answer the following questions briefly according to the content of the video you have just watched.
1)What does the idiom “Don’t judge a book by its cover” mean in this video?
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2)What does “clone” mean in this video?
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3)What does the proverb “ Iron sharpens iron” mean in this video?
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Directions: In this part , you are required to write an essay of no less than 120 words based on the video above. Write a short summary of the video and make comments on it.
A Real Friend