1. What will life be like if there are no friends?

2. What can good friends share with each other?

3. How many reasons are mentioned in the article about the importance of having a friend to talk to?

4. Why should we learn to respect one another’s differences?

5. Will you talk about your sadness with your friends? Why or why not? (言之有理即可,不限字数)

1. Life would be boring.
2. Happiness, opinions, feelings and secrets.
3. Two.
4. Because no one person is the same.
5. Yes, I will. Because friends can support and comfort me when I'm sad. (答案不唯一，合理即可)

The Importance of Lifelong Learning
In modern society, lifelong learning is becoming more and more important. As the saying goes, “It’s never too old to learn.” This old saying (1) shows the value of lifelong learning.
With the rapid development of technology, the world is changing every day. New technologies and ideas keep (2) up. For example, just a few years ago, few people knew about AI (artificial intelligence), but now it is everywhere, from our mobile phones to our workplaces.
If we stop learning after we finish school, we will soon find ourselves left (3). We won’t be able to understand new things or use new tools, which will make it difficult for us to get a good job or keep up (4) our friends.
Moreover, learning is not only about getting knowledge for work. It also helps us (5) as people. When we learn new things, like a new (6) or a new hobby such as painting, photographing and so on, we open the door to new worlds. We can understand different cultures (7), meet new people, and have more fun in life. It enriches our experiences and makes us more interesting.
In my own life, I love reading books about history. Each time I read a new book, I learn something new about the past. It’s like taking a trip back in time. These new ideas and (8) from history help me think differently and make me more (9) about the world.
In conclusion, lifelong learning is necessary for all of us. It helps us stay competitive at work and enriches our lives. No matter how old we are or (10) we do, we should always keep learning and never stop exploring the wonderful world of knowledge.

1. truly 2. coming 3. behind 4. with 5. grow 6. language 7. better 8. stories 9. curious 10. what

1. 前文提到俗语“It’s never too old to learn.”，此处应填副词“truly”表示“确实”，说明这句俗语确实体现了终身学习的价值。
2. “keep coming up”为固定搭配，意为“不断涌现”，符合新技术和新思想不断出现的语境。
3. “left behind”是固定短语，意为“被落下”，表示停止学习会被时代抛弃。
4. “keep up with”为固定搭配，意为“跟上”，指跟上朋友的步伐。
5. “grow as people”表示“个人成长”，学习帮助我们成长。
6. 根据“new”及首字母“l”，“language”（语言）符合学习新事物的语境。
7. “better”表示“更好地”，学习能让我们更好地理解不同文化。
8. 与“ideas”并列，“stories”（故事）符合从历史中获得的内容。
9. “curious about”意为“对……好奇”，历史知识让“我”对世界更好奇。
10. “No matter what we do”表示“无论我们做什么”，“what”引导宾语从句，作“do”的宾语。