I have two really good friends，Nancy and Richard.They both believe in the of positive thinking.However，though their personalities are ，they are totally different in other areas of their lives.The biggest differences are their ，career choice，and way of life.
Love and concern Nancy’s childhood.She，along with her younger sister，was by her mother and father.Nancy’s parents were 6 in her schoolwork，making her excellent at school.On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.His parents him up to his grandparents when they failed to take care of him .His grandmother took care of him for most of his growing up years. ，since his sister did not live with him，he never really got to her.
Another difference is their career choice.Nancy has always been a and made a choice to work in a variety of different settings：doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.Her part was working with pediatrics(小儿科)．However，Richard to work in the business world.He prefers to work with rather than with people.
A third difference is their .Nancy is always on the go.She goes to yard sales，out to eat，and enjoys nature.She is ；has five children，thirteen grandchildren，several greatgrandchildren. ，Richard likes to stay home and do things alone.He is single and has no children.
I am very for the fact that I have two similar yet very different friends，Nancy and Richard.This has me that anyone can be a positive thinker.And it is also what makes my friendship with both of them very intriguing(有趣的) and challenging.
【小题1】A．energyB．powerC．abilityD．effort【小题2】A．strongB．specialC．impressiveD．similar【小题3】A．childhoodB．educationC．appearanceD．religion【小题4】A．confirmedB．filledC．influencedD．controlled【小题5】A．spoiledB．movedC．raisedD．deserted【小题6】A．absorbedB．interestedC．involved D．stuck【小题7】A．tookB．pickedC．calledD．gave【小题8】A．carefullyB．properlyC．strictlyD．firmly【小题9】A．MoreoverB．HoweverC．InsteadD．Therefore【小题10】A．visitB．touchC．phone D．know【小题11】A．followerB．receiverC．caretakerD．leader【小题12】A．medicalB．physicalC．politicalD．chemical【小题13】A．difficultB．pleteC．favoriteD．natural【小题14】A．agreedB．refusedC．choseD．remembered【小题15】A．machinesB．exhibitionsC．agreementsD．coins【小题16】A．hobbyB．customC．habitD．lifestyle【小题17】A．beautifulB．independentC．famousD．married【小题18】A．After allB．In contrastC．In a wordD．In the end【小题19】A．anxiousB．thankfulC．sorryD．ready【小题20】A．remindedB．persuadedC．taughtD．acknowledgedB
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(答案→)B
解析：
【小题1】 B
解析 根据最后一段可知作者的两个朋友都是乐观的人，他们都相信乐观态度的力量。
【小题2】 D
解析 similar相似的，与下文different相对。strong强的；special特殊的；impressive印象深刻的。
【小题3】 A
解析 根据第二段首句可得到提示。
【小题4】 B
解析 根据本段第四句“On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.”可知Richard的生活中缺少爱，而Nancy的生活中却充满爱。
【小题5】 C
解析 Nancy和妹妹由父母抚养长大。raise抚养，养育，符合语境。spoil宠坏；move使感动；desert抛弃。
【小题6】 C
解析 根据“making her excellent at school”可知父母参与到Nancy的学习中，be involved in参与到，符合语境。
【小题7】D
解析 由下文Richard的父母无法照顾他可知，父母把Richard交给了爷爷奶奶。
【小题8】 B
解析 根据语境：当Richard的父母不能好好地照顾他时……，可知答案选B项。
【小题9】 A
解析 Moreover此外，符合语境。句意为：另外，因为Richard的妹妹不和他住在一起，所以他其实从未真正了解她。
【小题10】 D
解析 get to know sb.结识某人，了解某人。
【小题11】 C
解析 根据Nancy选择的事业判断，她总是选择照顾别人。caretaker护理人员，符合语境。follower追随者；receiver接受者；leader领导者。
【小题12】 A
解析 根据“...doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.”可判断Nancy的事业都和医学有关。
【小题13】 C
解析 favorite对应后面的“He prefers to work with...”，指Nancy最喜欢在小儿科工作。
【小题14】 C
解析 choose选择，对应上文的“...made a choice to work in...”。
【小题15】 A
解析 与下文with people作对比，Richard更喜欢和机器打交道。
【小题16】 D
解析 根据本段介绍的内容可知Nancy和Richard的生活方式不同。
【小题17】 D
解析 married(已婚的)对应后面的single(单身的)。
【小题18】 B
解析 句意为：相反，Richard喜欢呆在家里，独自做事。in contrast相反，符合句意。after all毕竟；in a word总之；in the end最后。
【小题19】 B
解析 由语境可知，拥有两个信念相同，但童年经历、事业和生活方式完全不同的朋友，作者心中充满感激之情。be thankful for感激……。
【小题20】 C
解析 这件事让作者知道任何人都可以成为乐观的人。只有C项符合语境。