A college professor once asked his class, ″Can men and women really be just friends? ″ My answer is yes! I met Joe in college: in fact, our friendship began in that
class. Joe quickly became my best friend: we had the same major, the same classes, and the same tastes. We spent a lot of time together studying and laughing. After college,
we took jobs very far apart, but we kept in touch with the occasional emails and phone calls. Our troubles began many years later, when mutual friends decided we were perfect
for one another. When we relocated to the same city, we foolishly listened to our friends and families and tried dating. It was a disaster! Our strong friendship wasnˊt
meant to bring us together as husband and wife.
We parted bitterly, with great disappointment and many angry words Eight years passed before we were able to resume our friendship. Today, we love each other dearly, but
as brother and sister. Joe is still my best friend, and at his wedding last year, I acted as the bridesmaid! I cried at his wedding, tears of joy at seeing my friendˊs
happiness. When his new baby was born, I expected it to be named after me. I sometimes think of that college professor, and how lonely I would be if I had listened to him.
Cherish your college friendships without worrying about gender, and if youˊre lucky, some of them will last a lifetime.
. What is the passage mainly about? A) Love on campus. B) College friendships C) Friendship between men and women D) Joeˊs wedding.2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A) Shortly after college, the author became Joeˊs wife. B) Men and women can really be just friends. C) They still loved each other as lovers. D) After eight years, they divorced as friends.3. What might the word ″date″ mean in the passage? A) Meeting with a boyfriend or girlfriend. B) Doing something old-fashioned. C) Determining the time to do something. D) Writing a timetable.4. When did they resume their friendship? A) After graduating from college. B) After their taking jobs. C) After the birth of Joeˊs new baby. D) Eight years after their parting.5. Why did the author cry at Joeˊs wedding? A) Because she was sad that she couldnˊt be Joeˊs wife any more. B) Because she was overjoyed that Joe finally got his happiness. C) Because she still loved Joe and regretted that she had left him. D) Because she was excited to be Joeˊs bridesmaid.