《2025年中学英语听读导航八年级上册译林版》

三、阅读短文,回答问题
I'm Patrick McCarthy,but you can call me Pat. This is the space where I can help you with your daily life problems,one-on-one. Go ahead and ask away!
Dear Pat,
A friend gave me a T-shirt for my birthday,but I don't like it. However,she sometimes asks me if I like it and why I never wear it. Should I lie or wear it to make her happy? What should I do if I don't like a gift from someone?
Jim
Hi Jim,
It can feel uncomfortable when you don't like a gift,especially if your friend asks about it. You don't want to hurt their feelings,but you also don't want to lie. One way to deal with this is to focus on the kind thought behind the gift. Your friends gave it to you because they care about you. When they ask,you can say,"Thank you again for the gift! It was so kind of you to think of me."
If they ask why you don't wear it,you can give a polite reason. For example,"I don't wear T-shirts that often." or "I'm saving it for a special occasion(场合)." This won't hurt their feelings.
In the future,you can give hints(暗示)about the things you like before your birthday. In this way,friends can pick something that suits you better. Remember,gifts are about kindness,not just the items(物品)themselves.
Pat
第1—4题答案不超过6个词,第5题答案词数不限。
1. What is the main problem Jim has?______He doesn't like the gift.
2. Who gave Jim the T-shirt?______A friend.
3. What does Pat suggest Jim should focus on?______The kind thought behind the gift.
4. What should Jim do if his friend asks why he doesn't wear the T-shirt?______Give a polite reason.
5. What does Pat suggest Jim doing before his birthday?______Give hints about the things he likes.

答案： 1. He doesn't like the gift.
2. A friend.
3. The kind thought behind the gift.
4. Give a polite reason.
5. Give hints about the things he likes.