《2025年新课程新教材导航学七年级英语上册外研版》

四、阅读与表达。
阅读下面的材料,根据内容回答问题。
Kate is both my neighbour(邻居) and my best friend. I first met her five years ago. At that time,we took part in a speech competition together. She expressed(表达) better than me. She not only provided(提供) me with useful advice but also helped me become confident(自信的). Also,she shared her speech skills(演讲技能) with me. From then on,we became good friends.
Kate is tall with long hair. She has a round face and bright smiling eyes. She is really pretty and kind. She always looks happy. She always lends a hand(伸出援手) when people are in need(有需要). As my friend,she helps me with my homework carefully. When I feel bored or unhappy,I often go to her. She will talk to me and tell me interesting things. She is really helpful. Gradually(渐渐地),I learn from her and become a warm-hearted(热心肠的) person like her.
Kate wants to work with kids. She would like to win kids’ hearts and be a good teacher when she grows up. I think she will be an excellent(出色的) teacher.

1. Who is Kate? ______
2. What is Kate like? (Write at least one point.) ______
3. What does Kate do to help the writer as her friend? ______
4. Do you want to have a friend like Kate? Why or why not? (Write 20 words or more.) ______

答案： 1. The writer's neighbour and best friend. 2. She is kind/helpful/warm-hearted. 3. She helps the writer with her homework (carefully). She talks to the writer and tells her interesting things (to make the writer happy). 4. Yes. Because she is kind and helpful. She can help me and I can learn a lot from her and become a good person.（答案不唯一，符合题意即可）