A. is a wealthy man with enough money B. is a man who is true to his word C. likes to help others willingly
D. often visits McDonald's and passes through the drive way
【解析】概括归纳题。作者经过一番思想斗争，还是遵循自己先前的诺言，为后面的车买单，由此可推知，作者是个重信守诺的人。故选B。 【答案】B
34. Paragraph 4 is used to _________.
A. describe the conflicting mood of the author B. stress that the author likes saving money C. emphasis the importance of wealth to author D. make us guess what he will do next
【解析】目的意图题。第四段通过对比的方式描述了作者内心有两种声音在斗争，描述了作者当时矛盾的心情。故选A。 【答案】A
35. From the passage, we can know the author felt _______ finally.
A. worried. B. disappointed. C. relieved. D. sad. 【解析】推理判断题。根据文章最后 “And to think ... I almost didn't. I almost kept that $2.95 to myself!”可推知作者没有花费太多，却践行了自己的诺言，由此感到很释然和开怀。故选C。 【答案】C
第二节 （共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Building healthy friendships is an important part of your social life. Your friends can have a major influence on how you think, feel, and behave. But how to choose right friends? Here are some useful ways.
1. Make sure your friends offer emotional support and guidance.
Good friends will be willing to support you, through your high points and your low points. Your friends should offer to support you during any difficult times. 36 2. Determine if you have a good balance of giving and taking.
Good friendships also have a good balance of giving and taking, where you feel mutually supported. 37 You do not feel you are giving or taking more than the other person.
3. Decide if your friends bring out the best in you.
Your friends should also encourage you to develop into the best version of yourself you can be. They should help you focus on how you can be yourself and achieve your goals. For example, maybe you are determined to get into medical school. Your friends may encourage you by asking about your studies and by helping you prepare your applications. 38 And celebrate you when you get into school. 4. Determine if you can communicate effectively with your friends.
39 You can share your thoughts and feelings without limits. You should be able to be yourself around your friends and feel you can share your opinions with them.