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阅读理解 Friendship Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August. People give their loved ones or friends friendship bracelets (手链) and other gifts to celebrate their friendship. The culture of friendship bracelets is as old as even thousands of years. After World War Ⅱ, the paracord (伞绳) bracelets became very popular. These were also known as survival bracelets. One of the main reasons was that it was often used for a rescue purpose. The paracord, used in the parachute, did not wear away easily and was strong and durable. Because of its light weight, people could carry it along easily. If required, it could be made a very long rope and be used as a rescue rope. Hunters used it to find their way that they could return without getting lost. Today there are all kinds of paracord bracelets, made of colored strings. Girls like thinner and colorful bracelets. Many choose to make the bracelets by themselves for their dear friends. This not only appeals more to the feelings of people but also makes them know how much their friends mean to them. People keep the bracelets given by their friends long. Many people choose colored strings keeping the depth of their friendship in mind. White, yellow, orange and red show the different levels of friendship. Pure friendship is shown in white; the red color means love. An orange friendship bracelet is given to show strong friendship and yellow as simple friendship. Today, not only do the young people show these friendship bracelets, but even the old do. Does friendship have an age? Yes. Friendship is like the wine, and the older you get, the older and stronger your friendship is. （1） What was the main reason for paracord bracelets becoming popular? A . They could bring you good luck. B . They could be used as rescue ropes. C . They were colorful and beautiful. D . They were used in the parachute. （2） What does the underlined word "durable" in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A . Long­lasting. B . Beautiful. C . Important. D . Expensive. （3） What can we learn from the passage? A . Friendship Day is on the first day of August. B . Hunters used the paracord to catch animals. C . Orange bracelets mean simple friendship. D . Many people make the bracelets by themselves. 答案： B A D

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