题目内容：

As my fortieth birthday approaches, inevitable as a new hair-do, I realize how many women friends I’ve had over the years: Most have come and gone with the changes of life, just like the latest shoe fashions waltz in and out of my closet.

Some of my friends, like some of my shoes, were silly mistakes. They never did fit properly, and they always felt slightly “off”, no matter how hard I tried to fit my feet into them. Others were my absolute favorite for a while, but they wore out or wore off. All style and no substance; the quality just wasn’t there.

Then there are my true friends—the ones who, like a pair of fine shoes, never go out of style or out of favor, whose appeal and value just increase with wear and time. These are friends who stay in touch and stand by me—as if they and I have never gone off to a new state, or a new job. Physical distance does not separate us; time does not change the fundamental fact of our friendship; the wear and tear of life does not stop us. The sole still support us; the colors and lines still please us; the uppers, still strong but gown son, gently bent around feet. Our connection is securely fastened, unaffected by the whirlwind of changes we’ve each been through, even when life carries us in different directions.

If the comparison fits...

Deborah is the evening shoe, elegant and lovely. She appreciates the finer things, choose only the best, and still looks polished long after the rest of us have drooped. She is a study in elegance and knows the difference between bone, and winter white. From this splendid treasure, I’ve come recognize my own appreciation for the finer things in life—and to the realization that I deserved them.

Jane is pair essential, timeless pumps that I wear often and would be lost without. With this classic, my basic needs and comfort level are assured—leaving me time and energy for fun. I can move gracefully from day to night, from work to play, from jokes to discussion. My step is light; laughter comes easily and I am ready for adventure.

Georgiana is my pair of standard white Keds—familiar, comfortable and good for all seasons. I’ve had them since long before. They are part of my childhood. They take me home, and I am a kid again diving into the ocean on a hot summer day. They have been up the hill and through the mud with me. They keep me moving forward, even when putting one foot in front of the other feels like the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I know I can slip them tomorrow and after. I am indebted to these lovely worn sneakers.

In the shoe rack of life, these are the friends I cherish. They are the base upon which I stand. They accompany me on my chosen path, regardless of where it leads or how bumpy or how humpy or winding it gcts.

1.Paragraph 2 is mainly about        .

A. why I don’t like some of my friends

B. where I can find good friends

C. when I should say good-bye to my friends

D. how I deal with those good friends

2.Which of the following friends is a “Jane”?

A. He / She has been together with you in difficulties and sufferings

B. He / She always lives up to your expectation and keeps his/her words

C. He / She has been honest enough to point out your mistakes in time

D. He / She keeps a balance between life and work and lives an energetic life

3.The underlined word “indebted” in Paragraph 7 is closet in meaning to        .

A. interested    B. embarrassed

C. grateful    D. guilty

4.The purpose of the passage is to        .

A. share with you the writer’s opinions on how to make friends

B. express the writer’s gratitude to her true friends

C. pour out the writer’s concerns about some friends

D. convey some common embarrassing conflicts with friends