Teens can be hard to communicate with. There is     1     time when talking is almost impossible. Even walking near them, or in the same room can start an     2     (argue).    3     being a frustrating (令人沮丧的) period for the entire family, I believe there are always ways to solve it.

To communicate with them, we need some     4     (wise). So, I started writing to them how I was feeling. No matter     5     busy I was, I would take a notebook and write down why I was upset, which always calmed me down. I was able to get down in writing the feelings I probably would not have been able to say.

Then,I took the notebook with a pen, walked near them, and     6    (lay) the notebook as close to them as possible, often without any eye contact, saying,“I wrote you something”,and immediately leaving the room. Usually, the     7     (describe) of my feelings I wrote to them was     8     great use to our communication.

Each time, they would write back to me. So far, this type of communication has worked on us, and we still use it. When talking will just create     9     (much) trouble than it will solve, writing it down makes it easier     10    (say) what you need to say and to listen to what they need to say.

Friends make up a huge part of most people’s lives, but over time, friendships can fade (褪色) unless they     1     (maintain) carefully. Putting effort into friendships is key to     2     (enable) them to stay strong.

Scientists have found that friendship plays a     3     (significant) important role in our mental (心理的) health. Spending time with friends can increase our feelings of well-being, make us happy,     4     improve our overall mental health.

There is no one way     5     (keep) friendships for good. In fact, not every friendship is meant to last forever, and sometimes it might pain us. “Being yourself” is one of the     6     (old) suggestions on making friends. To maintain strong friendships, you ought to try to be yourself so that you can exactly describe your needs and wants to someone else, giving them the opportunity to care for you in the best way.

Whoever your friends are, their actions are out     7     your control. They may not choose to work toward being the best self they can be.     8     only one you can control is yourself. Therefore, you may sometimes have to learn how to let those friendships go, or learn to put     9     (distant) between you and the other person if you often feel     10     (misunderstand) or disrespected by them. Not every friend has to be a close friend, just like not every friendship will last forever.

In every culture around the world, friendship has been considered as the greatest thing a person can have. Everyone needs a close friendship    1    can give us support for both the good and the bad times in life. Friends keep us from feeling lonely, provide us    2    a sense of being safe and help whenever things may not end up    3    (go) the way we want it to.    4    (unlucky), sometimes friendship can be a source of pain as well as joy. Like any relationship, friendship can make us feel sad if the trust at the foundation of the relationship    5    (break) by either of the friends. For example, if you have ever told a close friend your secret, but he has that secret known by others, you might have    6    first feeling of losing trust in a friendship.

When experiencing the    7    (sad) or loneliness of losing a friendship, you can get out and be active, which helps you keep your mind off the lost friendship, or you can pay much attention to    8    (your). If you pay attention to doing things you enjoy, you will have less time to think of your lost friendship.

Always remember a strong friendship    9    (require) honesty and trust. Even if you are hurt by your friends, it is wise of you    10    (forget) it and start your new life again.

Do you know how to be street smart? Being street smart means    1     (know) how to keep    2     (you) safe from strangers when you are alone or with other kids. Whether you are walking to school, hanging out in the playground,     3     riding your bike in your neighborhood, being street smart    4     (help) you stay safe. When you are street smart, you know your way around, you know what to do in difficult    5     (situation) and you are able to “tread” people.

Imagine there is a baby walking around alone.     6    baby couldn’t understand a “Don’t Walk” sign, wouldn’t know where    7     (go) for help, and couldn’t find the way back home. What’s more, the baby might not know good people from bad people. She/ He would be    8    danger.

Thank goodness, you are not a baby anymore! You know your way around and you know the rules of the road. The    9     (hard) thing to learn is how to deal with strangers. But if you learn and follow safety rules all the time, such as not to talk to strangers, you can be    10     (real) street smart.

The two soon became great friends and before going their separate ways, they agreed to meet at the Mid-Autumn Festival the next year. However, Zhong Ziqi failed to show     1     on that day. When Boya learnt about Zhong Ziqi’s death, he     2     (overcome) with sorrow. He played High Mountains and Flowing Water in front of Zhong Ziqi’s grave. After he finished playing the piece, he destroyed the qin and said, “Since the only person that understands my music is gone, it’s no use     3    (keep) the qin.”

Friendships are very important during adolescence (青少年). Teen friendships help young people feel a sense of acceptance and belonging. They support the     1    (develop) of compassion (同情), caring, and so on. Moreover, adolescent friendships can be useful in     2    (help) teens to spend difficult times. We all know that having good friends makes us happier. Teenagers having good friendship have better mental health. Teens with more friends feel a     3    (strong) sense of belonging, which is good for them     4    (face) difficult situations. A study found that teenagers with strong teen friendships helped them reduce anxiety.

A study of 108 high school students in Australia found that friendships were     5    (especial) helpful for teens immediately (立即) after a stressful event, such as failing     6     test. Researchers from Australia’s Murdoch and Griffith universities     7    (survey) teens. They found when they were with peers rather than adults they dealt better after a stressful event. Teens who were with friends reported lower levels of sadness     8     worry. Such are the good points     9     friendships, so young people should     10    (encourage) to make more friends.