1 . Finding friends that share your interests does not have to be difficult.     1    , and they want friends who enjoy the same sports, activities, social events and music. It can be as easy as attending one social event or going online and meeting people on friend seeking (寻找) websites. Learn how to find friends that share the same interests as you.

    2    . Some people may have moved to a different place and some people may want to make new friends within the town they have been living in for years.

Check out online friend seeking websites like friend finder.com, wayn.com or Facebook.    3    , and even do a search for certain qualities that you like in a new friend.

Go to social events in your area-maybe they support a cause you love or include a band that you enjoy. As soon as you meet someone at one of these events,you will know you already have an interest that you share.

Join a sports team at your community center.     4    , and you can start from there.

Meet new friends through friends you already have.     5    . If you and your old friend have things in common, then most likely (可能的) you will have things in common with their other friends.

A．Join a class in your community

B．Many people are looking for friends

C．Decide why you want to meet new people

D．Friends come and go throughout one’s lifetime

E．You will find people with the same interest in sports

F．Sometimes we can find a connection through a friend

G．You can meet friends that share the same interests on these websites

3 . A blister(水疱)is a small bag of fluid that forms in an area of the body.    1    They may develop after a skin burn,infection with bacteria,insect bites,bumps or scratches.

Depending on its location,a blister can interfere with our day-to-day tasks.For example,if we have one on our feet,we may have difficulty walking,exercising or standing for a long period of time.    2    Fortunately,there are some home treatments that can reduce our discomfort and decrease the risk of suffering them

    3    In many cases,they are the result of poorly fitted,too tight,or too loose shoes that can cause a graze(擦伤)of the skin.This causes friction and,as a result,fluid collects under the outer layer of the skin

A blister on feet caused by a graze usually heals in a few days with home treatments.    4    A doctor should be consulted if the blister causes severe pain or prevents us from walking.If we have a fever,nausea or chills,it may be a sign of infection.

Blisters are usually drained with a sterile needle.If there are signs of infection,a sample of fluid may be examined to determine the cause.Moreover,antibiotics(抗生素)will be prescribed to treat the existing infection and prevent an additional infection from occurring.     5    

A．Dampness or too much sweat can cause these blisters.

B．In fact,blisters on feet may be the most common ones.

C．Blisters can vary in size and occur for different reasons.

D．However,not all who walk or stand for long develop blisters.

E．Preventing foot blisters involves addressing the fundamental cause

F．If they turn yellow,they may have been infected and you need medical attention.

G．However, some blisters do not respond to these treatments and get worse over time.

4 . Knowledge is power, and the more you learn about mental health, the better the position you may be in to help those facing mental health battles. Consider doing the following things to support those closest to you.

Attend a training course

    1    . In fact, anyone can benefit from depression awareness training that focuses on supporting those at risk. You might be a teacher that manages youth or a sports coach wanting to pick up on depression risk signs in your players. You may even be a worried parent who wants to make sure your children can tell you anything. Depression awareness and prevention courses teach you both theoretical and practical skills to recognize warning signs and behaviors.     2    .

Listen

If someone approaches you in their time of need, it’s not always easy to know what you’re supposed to do, and it may be more beneficial for you to just listen.     3    . They may just need to get what they are feeling off their chest and to feel valid at that moment. Try your best not to interrupt, but ask questions if you require clarification. The more listening you do, the better your position in deciding what to do next.

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While being a listening ear is sometimes all someone needs to feel better, you can also become an ongoing source of support. Check in with the person experiencing a mental health problem like depression so that they know you are always there for them. Make contact with them regularly to see how they are feeling. Just knowing someone cares can make a world of difference.

Call emergency services

Your support, guidance, and listening ear can be of great value to anyone going through a tough time.     5    . If someone you know is experiencing self-abuse thoughts or tendencies, don’t delay in seeking emergency help. The faster you act, the safer your friend or family member may be.

A．Check in with them

B．Suggest support services

C．However, it’s essential to know your limits

D．Such a course may just help you to prevent someone’s depression

E．They may not need you to offer solutions or even give them a hug

F．Sometimes, the best thing you can do is encourage them to seek professional help

G．You don’t have to be in a professional health role to attend depression prevention training

5 . From delays to strikes, trains aren’t always the smoothest way to travel.     1     Just a few months ago, they went up on average by 4.9% in England. Fortunately, there are ways to bring down the cost of your ticket.

First up, think about how you book your tickets. Some third party sites will charge you for most bookings.     2     Some official booking sites and apps have loyalty programs, such as LNER which offers 2% back on journeys on its routes. Uber also sells train tickets and until the end of June it offers 10% back in credits.

    3     With most rail operators, the earlier you book your ticket, the cheaper it’s going to be. You’ll usually be able to pick up advance fares 12 weeks before you travel, and prices gradually rise the closer you get to your departure date. Some routes will have advance prices up until the day before and even on the day.

A split ticket shouldn’t work, but it can. Don’t buy a direct ticket from A to B.     4     At its most basic, you’ll go from A to C, then from C to B, though it could easily be a longer chain. It works best on long journeys.

If you’re regularly travelling on the same route most days, then a season ticket will save you money. Of course that will involve a larger upfront cost, so it’s worth seeing if you can get an interest-free loan from your employer for this which you’ll pay back via your salary.     5     Just make sure with the latter that you pay at least the minimum amount each month and that you clear the full balance before the year is out.

A．They’re also not that cheap.

B．Booking in advance also helps.

C．They are not as fast and convenient as planes, either.

D．However, with careful calculations, you have a lot to gain.

E．Instead, buy multiple tickets that break the journey up, and pay less.

F．But if instead you go direct with a rail company, you can avoid this.

G．If not, you can try a zero-percent interest purchase credit card which will do the same thing.

7 . Have you got any electronic devices hanging around your home that you no longer want or use? Between us, we have millions of bits of unused tech kept in drawers.     1     There are several ways to make the most of our unwanted gadgets（小物件）.

Probably the best cure for our throwaway culture is to fix our broken tech.    2     They can be learned at repair clubs and repair cafés—free meeting places where you'll find tools and materials to help you make any repairs you need. In the UK, the interest in mending our stuff and giving it a new life is reflected by the popularity of a TV series called The Repair Shop, where craftspeople rescue and resurrect（重新使用） items that their owners thought were beyond saving.

    3     Materials used to make them can be extracted and reused in other things. As an example, Elisabeth Ratcliffe from the Royal Society of Chemistry told the BBC: "There are about thirty different elements just in a smartphone, and many of them are very rare." These can be used in touch screens and solar panels. Many of the biggest players in the industry(including Apple and Samsung) will gladly take your old gadgets back and handle them responsibly.    4    

A final choice for your unwanted items is to up-cycle them. You can breathe new life into them by transforming them into valuable pieces or collectable retroitems（复古物品）, which could be sold on.    5     By up-cycling, you contribute to waste reduction and innovation in product reuse.

A．Recycling is another solution.

B．All you need is patience and skills.

C．Another cure is to give them away.

D．However, they don't need to be thrown away.

E．You can have fun in repair clubs and repair cafés.

F．You can make some cash and create needed space in your home.

G．You might even get some cash back when buying their new products.

8 . Admittedly, complex writing that uses rich vocabulary and vivid figurative language can wow readers. But it isn’t the only mark of a good writer—another skill that’s of equal importance is the ability to convey ideas in plain language.     1     To write in plain language, there are some general guidelines for you to follow.

    2     The only details they include are those necessary for the reader to understand the sentences’ meaning. For example, the sign “Wait behind the yellow line.” at a train platform includes “yellow” so travelers know where to stand.

Plain language avoids using vocabulary that requires specialized knowledge. If you work in IT, you can comfortably use the word “latency” with your colleagues.     3     But when speaking with someone without an IT background, you might instead use “slow” to ensure that they know what you’re talking about.

Plain language is more than word choices, though. It also involves structuring writing to prioritize clarity.     4     For example, use clear headers for each section and keep paragraphs focused on one idea each. Make the relationships between ideas and sentences clear with transition words. Write directly to your reader. Additionally, use the active voice whenever possible to enhance clarity.

It is important to note that not every guideline for plain writing will apply to every piece of writing. The ultimate goal is to create contents that are accessible and easily understood. By using plain language, you demonstrate respect for your readers’ time and intelligence.     5    

A．That is because they know what it means.

B．Plain language reduces the risk of misunderstandings caused by confusing language choices.

C．Thus, it develops positive relationships with them.

D．It involves using direct and accessible language with a straightforward structure.

E．This can be especially important for those who speak English as a second language.

F．One key aspect of plain writing is ensuring sentences are as short as possible.

G．This can be achieved in the following ways.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．Tips for a job interview.

B．Advice on finding a good job.

C．Rules for newcomers in a company.

2. How should you dress yourself?

A．Wear formal clothing.

B．Dress like others.

C．Follow the regulations of the company.

3. What topic will you be asked about?

A．Dreams.

B．Family.

C．Education.

4. What will you be allowed to do at last?

A．Talk about your thoughts.

B．Raise some questions.

C．Join a programme.

10 . Fluency is the rate at which the child reads. Fluent readers take note of things like question marks and adjust their voice. Their expression sounds natural, and their voice is not as flat as they read. Children who are fluent readers make their reading sound like talking.     1     Here are some ways to improve your children’s fluency.

First, it’s important to choose “just right” books. They will struggle to read books that are too difficult, spending their time trying to figure out unfamiliar words.     2     If a child is struggling with fluency, consider having him read books that are easy.

    3     It’s important to discuss what fluent reading sounds like but even better actually to set an example for your children. This can help your children understand what you mean when you ask them to use the expression more smoothly. Another choice is to have children listen to audiobooks to hear what fluent reading sounds like.

Children can improve their fluency through whispering phones. They are like pretend telephones that children read into. When children read into such phones, they can hear themselves well and use that feedback to think about their expression and reading rate.     4    

Use choral reading (合唱式阅读). This occurs when a group of children reads something together, saying the words at the same time. You might read the text out loud by yourself first.     5     Then you can read it together, with them matching your pace and expression.

A．This causes fluency to break down.

B．Give your children materials to listen to.

C．Many children also find choral reading useful.

D．Model for children how reading should sound.

E．Children can hear how the reading should sound.

F．Many children find it’s quite interesting to use them.

G．Their reading sounds effortless, much like carrying on a conversation.