What is free and so valuable to us?
Well, first of all, air is free and is not only valuable, but, if you don't have it, you will die.
Another thing that is free and is essential for living is, friendship. Think about your friends. If you have friends like I do, you cherish, appreciate, respect and are grateful for them. They are always there for you, especially true and loyal friends.
What else is free? Well, family. I love my family. We have great relationships. We don't argue or fight. We get along very well. I love them. I cherish every conversation I have with them. I appreciate their advice when I ask for it. I appreciate their silence when I don't ask. I appreciate their support and love for me.
Education is free. You can study at the library and pursue your own personal education for free. You might have to pay to go to a high school or college in China, but, you can always go to the library and learn, for free.
There are so many things that are free. I give a lot of things away that can and will change your life. I give free English lessons. I give away free books that I've written. I give my time and efforts at an English corner where I help others learn English better.
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1.The writer thinks the following things are free and valuable EXCEPT _______.
A bread
B friendship
C education
D family
解析：选A。细节理解题。由第二至五段可知，作者认为空气、友谊、家庭和教育是免费并且是珍贵的，面包不是，故选A。
2.The underlined word “cherish” means ______ in Chinese.
A 讨厌
B 吵闹
C 珍爱
D 打架
解析：选C。词义猜测题。cherish与appreciate, respect, grateful构成并列，故可猜测cherish为“珍爱，珍惜”，故选C。
3.From the fourth paragraph, we know the writer ______.
A sometimes fights with his brother
B has some problems with his family
C often argues with his family
D gets on well with his family
解析：选D。细节理解题。由第四段第四、五、六句We have great relationships. We don't argue or fight. We get along very well.可知故选 D。
4.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A How to make friends.
B What is free and so valuable to us?
C Get on well with your family.
D How to speak English well.
解析：选B。主旨大意题。文章第一段What is free and so valuable to us?是文章的主题句，故选B。
