The Blue Cafe' Theatre
The Artist is a movie set in a neighborhood of the French capital, by the River Seine. Made in 1940, this black and white movie has made cinema history. A romantic drama that will make you cry, it is well worth watching. Don't worry if you don't know French; you can read the subtitles(字幕). Showing Sunday morning in the Blue Cafe' Theatre.
Elmstreet Village Cinema
Ask me that again! A great movie for all ages, young and old. It's a movie with something for everyone! Set in a New York college, it sells the story of a girl who is so pretty that every boy falls to her. But all she wants to do is study! Now showing until Sunday, Special afternoon tickets at 10% discount for the 4:00 pm matinee(午后场).
The Orange Cinema Company
Star Traveler is a great movie for science-fiction fans who like to have a good laugh at the same time. It may not be the best film of all time, but it certainly is the funniest. You will love Wil, the star traveler, who gets lost in space, chased by green aliens. Showing from Saturday at all Orange Cinemas , 7: 00 pm, 9: 00 pm and 11:30 pm.
Findley Park Cinema
Dance all the way! A musical romance, set in an arts & dance school in the US, the film will have you singing along and tapping(轻叩) your toes from beginning to end. Doors open on Saturday at 5:00 pm for the early showing.
1. What do we know about The Artist?| A．The story happened in Paris. | B．It is a color movie |
| C．It is a movie in English. | D．It is funny. |
| A．The Artist. | B．Dance all the way. | C．Star Traveler. | D．Ask me that again. |
| A．The Blue Cafe' Theatre | B．Findley Park Cinema |
| C．Elmstreet Village Cinema | D．The Orange Cinema Company |
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【推荐1】How to know how much to tip?
New rules of gratuities
The current situation has been particularly hard on people who work for tips. Some haven’t been able to do their jobs at all, while others don’t interact with customers the same way as it used to be. In either case, “Tips dried up, causing a lot of people to suffer,” says Toni Dupree, a professional etiquette coach.
Meanwhile, many customers felt the need to tip more because of the new risks and hardships that essential service workers suddenly faced.
Just as many services have changed, so should tipping, says Lisa Grotts, author of several etiquette books. Some old standards no longer seem fair, and several newer ones will apply long after the pandemic is over.
Some new rules of tipping that are likely here to stay:
Give more if you can.
It’s common for tips to be divided between all the workers at a store or restaurant, not just those who interact directly with customers. So giving generously ensures a fairer tip for all.
Think outside the (cash) box.
You can also “tip” with a thank-you note or a homemade gift when a business (or your budget) doesn’t permit gratuities. Consider writing a review online, making sure to name names.
As for specific situations, here’s what the experts recommend:
FOOD AND DRINKS
Restaurant workers
Old rule: Leave a tip only when you dine in.
New rule: Always tip, even for takeout.
Tip: 15 to 20 percent when you dine in, and 10 to 15 percent on takeout or delivery orders.
Bartenders
Old rule: $1 per drink.
New rule: Give more, and tip after each round since bartenders often split tips with everyone on their shift.
Tip: $2 per drink, or 10 to 15 percent of the total tab.
Personal shoppers
Old rule: N/A. Many of these services, such as grocery pickup, are newer.
New rule: Tip, and do it in the app, since you are unlikely to interact directly with your shopper.
Tip: 10 to 15 percent. If a tip is already included, add a few dollars extra.
HOME DELIVERIES
Package delivery drivers
Old rule: Don’t tip.
New rule: Show appreciation if you get deliveries more than once a week.
Tip: Drinks, snacks, or $5 to $20 if a package is particularly heavy or large. Postal workers cannot accept cash or gifts worth more than $50 per year. UPS tells drivers to decline tips unless a customer insists. And FedEx prohibits employees from accepting cash or cash equivalents (such as gift cards).
PERSONAL SERVICES
Ride-share drivers
Old rule: Tip in cash.
New rule: Ask your driver. The Lyft and Uber apps let you add gratuities, but some drivers prefer cash.
Tip: 15 to 20 percent.
Hairstylists
Old rule: 10 percent.
New rule: Extra cleaning protocols mean extra work. Acknowledge that with a bigger tip.
Tip: 15 to 20 percent, plus $5 to $10 for an assistant who shampoos your hair.
Hotel housekeepers
Old rule: Tip at the end of your stay.
New rule: Many hotels now do housekeeping by request only, so tip every time you ask them to come.
Tip: A few dollars per night, plus $5 for any extra requests, such as asking for additional toiletries.
Next time you’re unsure whether a gratuity is in order, follow this simple rule: When in doubt, tip. The novelist George Eliot asked, “What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?” Dupree adds: “Tipping well is one way to make things easier for someone else.”
1. According to the experts, tipping rules has been changing because of ________.| A．the attempt of not trying to be cheap as a customer |
| B．the significant improvement in living standards |
| C．the hardships service workers suddenly faced during pandemic |
| D．our always being waited on in all aspects of life |
| A．Tips are only for the one who serves you in a restaurant. |
| B．FedEx employees are happy to get apple store gift cards for tips. |
| C．If the cost of hairstyling is $30, the total tips are supposed to be about $10. |
| D．Personal shoppers should tip 10 to 15 percent of the total bill in cash. |
| A．gifts | B．thanks | C．cards | D．tips |
【推荐2】Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易账户) where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
●No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
●Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits (储蓄) without taking them out in a month.
●Convenient!
Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers (方便柜员机) and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
●Mega magazine included!
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It's the best way to choose to be a winner!
1. Who is the Winners Club intended for? .| A．Parents . | B．Winners. |
| C．Teenagers. | D．Adults. |
| A．Services are convenient for its members. |
| B．The bank opens only on work days. |
| C．Special gifts are ready for parents. |
| D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping. |
| A．To introduce a new banking service. | B．To provide part-time jobs. |
| C．To organize key-cards. | D．To set up a club. |
【推荐3】Museums allow visitors to learn about a variety of subjects, including art, history, science, animals, nature, and more.There are great museums around the world worth exploring.
Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum, New York City, USA
The building itself was designed by admirable architect Frank Lloyd Wright.The exhibits inside constantly change, so you could experience Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, modem contemporary art.And the exhibition of this year is about contemporary art and China.
Musee du Louvre, Paris, France
Not only is the Louvre an art museum, but it is also a royal palace, and includes parts of a medieval castle hidden in its basement.Inside the Louvre, you can find Classical sculptures, Egyptian relics and Mesopotamian cultural relics, as well as Italian Renaissance(文艺复兴)paintings.
Design Museum, London, England
This museum opened November 2016 and is dedicated to contemporary design in every form.British architectural designer John Pawson remodeled he former Commonwealth Institute in Kensington.It has three times the amount of space of its original location in Shad Thames, and can offer a wider range of exhibitions.
Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy
Galleria degli Uffizi is Italy's richest and most celebrated art gallery.It was the governing dynasty's administrative center.It is home to famous art pieces like Gentile da Fabriano's Adoration of the Magi, Botticelli's Primavera and The Birth of Venus, Piero della Francesca's twin portraits of The Duke and Duchess of Urbino, and Michelangelo's Doni Tondo.
1. Where can you enjoy Chinese art?| A．Design Museum. | B．Musee du Louvre. |
| C．Galleria degli Uffizi. | D．Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum. |
| A．Ancient relics. | B．Contemporary art. |
| C．Michelangelo's works. | D．Contemporary design. |
| A．John Pawson. | B．Frank Lloyd Wright. |
| C．Piero della Francesca. | D．The Duke and Duchess of Urbino. |
【推荐1】Would you like to enjoy a visual feast in Broadway in New York? Below are four spectacular shows with their slogans and some critics' remarks.
The Lion King
Experience the stunning artistry, unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of Disney's The Lion King. Now is the time to join the circle of life at Broadway's award-winning Best Musical.
Awe-inspiring! Broadway theater is alive again. Taymor's imaginative ideas seem limitless. It's a gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle. The show appeals to our childlike excitement in the power of theater to make us see things afresh (重新).
— by Richard Zoglin from Time Magazine
Chicago
The Tony-winning revival of Kander and Ebb's musical will razzle-dazzle you.
Chicago remains the best adult entertainment in town and still bubbles with the joy of performing!
— by Ben Brantley from The New York Times
The Phantom of the Opera
The timeless story, the unforgettable score, and the longest-running show in Broadway history.
Phantom rules! It remains as fresh and spectacular as ever. Beautiful and romantic, I have to tip my hat: The Phantom of the Opera has aged divinely.
— by Roma Torre from NY1
Hamilton
Go back to the era of the Founding Fathers with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s inventive Tony-winning musical, winner of 11 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards.
Historic. ‘Hamilton' is brewing up a revolution. This is a show that aims impossibly high and hits its target.
— by Ben Brantley from The New York Times
1. Which two shows are Tony-winning musicals?| A．The Lion King & Hamilton. |
| B．Chicago & Hamilton. |
| C．The Phantom of the Opera & Chicago. |
| D．The Phantom of the Opera & The Lion King. |
| A．The Lion King inspires people to see things from a new perspective. |
| B．Chicago takes us back to the era of Founding Fathers. |
| C．The Phantom of the Opera aims high and reaches its goal. |
| D．Hamilton is the longest-running show in Broadway history. |
| A．Finance. | B．Entertainment. |
| C．Science. | D．Sports. |
【推荐2】Shan Tianfang was a leading performer of the traditional Chinese art form pingshu, which translates as "storytelling".
Pingshu dates from the Song Dynasty when performers entertained villagers by telling stories in a particularly emotive style. It remains particularly popular in Northeast China. Performers wear traditional dress and use very basic props - often a folded fan and a gavel. Pingshu is sometimes performed in teahouses and small theatres, but many Chinese associate the art form with radio. And in a country where sleeping problems are common, pingshu is still popular as a way of helping people to wind down at bedtime.
Shan Tianfang was born in 1934. His family introduced him to folk arts from a young age and he began learning pingshu when he was 19. He became known in Liaoning for his work on stage and in local teahouses during the 1950s and 1960s, and performed in an art troupe around the region. During the 1980s, Shan made the transition （转型） to state - run radio, and his attractive storytelling became comfort listening for people across the country. By the 1990s, Shan had become a well-known face on state TV. He has died aged 83 following a long illness.
Shan performed over 12, 000 stories on TV and radio. His stories attracted people of all ages. One of his most praised performances is The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. He also gave countless performances of the " Four Classic Novels" （四大名著） and helped to bring lesser-known classical Chinese literature to the new audience.
He was able to use the media to attract his audience and in the process he helped to popularise classical Chinese literature. But in his later years, the growth of online and digital media exposed the challenges of keeping his art form alive. Shan turned his efforts towards writing books and opening performance schools to teach pingshu to young people. They included the Shan Tianfang Culture and Media Academy in Beijing, a Shan Tianfang teahouse and storytelling base in Anshan, Liaoning Province. Meanwhile, modern productions of pingshu reference（参考）contemporary culture to draw in new performers and audiences. Performers like Guo Heming have appeared, putting a modern spin on pingshu by adapting popular works, including the Harry Potter stories.
Although he wasn't particularly active on social media, he had more than one million fans on the Sina Weibo platform. A memorial service was held for him on 15 September, 2018, but millions of Chinese will miss his voice.
1. What's the main purpose of writing the passage?| A．To call on readers to listen to pingshu. |
| B．To encourage readers to read Chinese literature. |
| C．To help readers have a brief understanding of pingshu. |
| D．To introduce the artist Shan Tianfang. |
| A．It is particularly popular in the east of China. |
| B．Its performers wear traditional dress and use a huge hammer. |
| C．It is still a way to help people struggling to sleep. |
| D．It is usually performed in teahouses and theatres. |
| A．in order of place | B．in order of time |
| C．by giving examples | D．by making comparisons |
| A．brought the "Four Classic Novels" to a wide audience |
| B．was particularly active on the Sina Weibo platform |
| C．founded the Shan Tianfang Culture and Media Academy in his hometown |
| D．adapted the Harry Potter stories |
【推荐3】Reunions offer a chance to reflect on how much has changed. One happened in Hollywood when Here premiered (首映), bringing together the actors, director and writer behind Forrest Gump 40 years later for a new film. The stars were “de-aged” using new AI tools, making them more youthful in some scenes and enabling the filmmakers to see the transformation in real time while shooting.
With the use of generative AI in film making come things worth watching. The first is how AI will be used to tell new types of stories, as storytelling becomes more personalised and interactive. No one is quite sure how the nature of storytelling will change, but it is sure to. David Thomson, a film historian, compares generative AI to the advent of sound. When movies were no longer silent, it changed the way plot points were made and how deeply viewers could connect with characters. Cristóbal Valenzuela, who runs a company providing AI-enhanced software, says AI is like a “new kind of camera”, offering a fresh “opportunity to reimagine what stories are like”. Both are right.
Another big development to watch is how AI will be used as a time-saving tool. Generative AI will automate and simplify complex tasks like film-editing and special effects. For a glimpse of the future, watch Everything Everywhere All at Once, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2023. It featured a scene that used a “rotoscoping” tool to edit out the green-screen background and make a talking rock more believable. It shortened into hours what might have otherwise taken days of video-editing.
What is also noticeable is more dramatic conflicts between creators and those running AI platforms. This year is likely to bring floods of lawsuits (诉讼) from authors, musicians and actors about how their works have been used to train AI systems without permission or payment. Perhaps they can agree on some sort of licensing arrangement, in which AI companies start paying copyright-holders.
It will probably be a few years before a full-length film is produced entirely by AI, but it is just a matter of time.
1. What can we learn about the film Here?| A．It relates a story about youth. | B．The theme of the film is reunion. |
| C．AI tools are employed in the film. | D．It is adapted from Forrest Gump. |
| A．Transformative. | B．Destructive. | C．Representative. | D．Irreplaceable. |
| A．To show the high efficiency of AI tools. | B．To demonstrate the influence of the film. |
| C．To analyse a novel way of video-editing. | D．To praise the hard work behind the scenes. |
| A．Conflicts between man and machine. | B．AI’s huge effects on film production. |
| C．Drawbacks of dependence on AI tools. | D．Hot debate on the use of technology. |
【推荐1】Article Contest — Teens Making a Difference!
No matter your age or what your life is, you can always make a difference. Teen Ink knows this, and so does Natalie Silverstein — author of Simple Acts: The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference! For this contest, we want to know what simple acts you’ve done to make a difference! Please click here for online registration.
Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.
Rules:
You must be a teen (aged 13 — 19) with a Teen Ink account to enter.
Submissions (提交) must relate to the topic (Teens Making a Difference).
Articles must be between 250-350 words.
Deadline: December 31 this year
Guidelines and Details:
There’s no size limit to an act of kindness — it doesn’t matter how big or small your act of kindness is, we want to hear about it!
There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit.
How to Submit:
Submit entries through our website. Other forms of submission will not be accepted. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically (自动) considered for the contest.
Must include the words “Article Contest” in your submission’s tags (标签) and title.
Prizes:
Winner and honorable mentions will have their articles published in Teen Ink magazine. Overall winner will receive a copy of Natalie Silverstein’s book, Simple Acts: The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference and a $25 Amazon gift card.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A guidebook. | B．A webpage. |
| C．A book review. | D．A news report. |
| A．Mailing your entry. | B．Writing a 320-word article. |
| C．Submitting 2 entries. | D．Uploading your entry on November 28. |
| A．They’ll get a gift card. |
| B．They’ll be presented with a book. |
| C．Their articles will appear in a magazine. |
| D．Their works will be recommended by Natalie Silverstein. |
【推荐2】Long Island’s hiking routes offer an escape for family time or your own mental or physical health. There’s lots to see, so open your senses because it's a relaxing thing to do in a stressful time.
Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay
Walk along the same path that President Theodore Roosevelt walked with his family and guests. Sagamore Hill, now a national park, was once the summer home of the 26th president. The expansive property has a nature path through thick woodlands where hikers can walk over a little bridge over a stream. It’s a short, three-quarter-mile path through oak and tulip trees.
INFO: Open sunrise to sunset daily year-round; free; 516-922-4788.
Blydenburgh County Park, Hauppauge
The east side of the park is flat, making the walk very kid-friendly. The west side is a bit more hilly, but both have splendid water views of the pond. On the east side is also the rowboat area and benches, as well as picnic tables.
When you’re at Blydenburgh County Park, go in the north entrance off Route 347, where the main office of the Greenbelt Trail Conference is situated. The office, also the start of the routes, provides information and maps.
INFO: Dawn to dusk; 631-854-3712. No fee collected from the main gate in the fall and winter.
Tackapausha Preserve, Seaford
The preserve has self-guided routes for the public and is a fun walk for kids with a stop at the museum to complete the visit. Guided walks at the museum are available with advance reservations for organizations and school groups. The paths are flat, well-maintained and clearly marked, with a pond with bridges and a waterfall along the way. It’s a great place to bring your family to bird watch, enjoy animals and connect with nature.
INFO: Free and open sunrise to sunset; 516-571-7443.
1. What is Sagamore Hill probably famous for?| A．A nature path. |
| B．A little bridge. |
| C．The thick woodlands. |
| D．A president’s summer home. |
| A．They are free. |
| B．They have water views. |
| C．They have picnic service. |
| D．They favor the elderly. |
| A．Book guided walks. |
| B．Take a new route. |
| C．Make additional payment. |
| D．Consult museum guides. |
The application form for participation on the exchange programme for 2016／17 can be found in Application Procedures．
Applying Qualification—Current Queen Mary undergraduate students(with the exception of students in Biomedical Sciences，Chemistry，Dentistry and Medicine)have qualifications to apply.
Law Students—Students enrolled in The School of Law should contact Sheila Shirley(s．shirley@qmul．ac．uk)for details of study abroad opportunities.
English and Drama Studen—Students cannot study abroad for the full academic year. Students will be able to spend only the autumn semester studying at one of our exchange partners·
Applications
A complete application will consist of the two-page application form，a personal statement and a supporting academic reference．Students should follow these application procedures. Applicants must ensure they have spoken to their departmental study abroad instructor before submitting their application．Applications can be submitted in person at The Study Abroad Office(E09，Ground Floor，Queens’Building)or by email to h．gibney@qmul．ac．uk
New Exchange Partners for 2016／2017
For 2016／17 we hope to offer students the opportunity to study abroad at the following new partners：The University of Pennsylvania—UPenn(USA)，The University of Sydney(Australia) and Waseda University(Japan)．Should we be unable to send students to any of these new institutions on exchange，and if you intend to include one or more of these destinations with your application，please provide at least one alternative destination from the list of other partner programmes．
1. Who can apply for the exchange programme?
| A．Students in Biomedical Sciences |
| B．Students in Chemistry |
| C．Students in Dentistry |
| D．Students in English and Drama |
| A．email to h．gibney@qmul．ac．uk |
| B．email to s．shirley@qmul．ac．uk |
| C．go to E09，Ground Floor，Queens’Building |
| D．go to Masons Lecture Theatre Hall，Bancroft Building |
| A．Wait for another proper opportunity． |
| B．Cancel your exchange programme． |
| C．Provide another university from the list． |
| D．Contact the university by yourself． |
【推荐1】More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones and other audio devices, the UN warned Tuesday, proposing new safety standards for safe volume levels. In a bid to safeguard hearing, the World Health Organization and International Telecommunications Union issued a non binding international standard for the manufacture and use of audio devices.
Young people are particularly prone to (易于) risky listening habits. Around half of those between the ages of 12 and 35, or 1.1 billion people, are at risk due to “prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds, including music they listen to through personal audio devices.” the UN health agency said.
Currently, about five percent of the global population, or some 375 million people, including 34 million children, suffer from disabling hearing loss, WHO considers a volume above 85 decibels (分贝) for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes as unsafe. WHO is calling for parental as well as automatic volume controls on audio devices to prevent dangerous use.
While some smartphones and other audio devices already offer some of these features, the UN would like to see a uniform standard used to help protect against disabling hearing loss. “Think of it like driving on a highway, but without a speedometer in your car or a speed limit,” Shelly Chadha of the WHO told reporters in Geneva. “What we’ve proposed is that your smartphones come fitted with a speedometer, with a measurement system which tells you how much sound you’re getting and tells you if you are going over the limit.”
1. What can we infer from paragraph 1?| A．The UN and the World Health Organization are concerned about the hearing health of the young. |
| B．The UN already have a unified standard to help protect against disabling hearing loss. |
| C．One billion young people are damaging their hearing through excessive use of smartphones. |
| D．A volume above 85 decibels for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes is unsafe. |
| A．7.5 billion. | B．75 million. |
| C．375 million | D．37.5 billion. |
| A．Young people who seldom use their smartphones. |
| B．Adult who never use their cellphone above 100 decibels. |
| C．Children supervised by their parents on cellphone use. |
| D．Young people who frequently listen to music above 85 decibels for eight hours. |
| A．A travel journal. | B．A health journal. |
| C．An entertainment journal. | D．A science journal. |
【推荐2】Just before Christmas in 1994, a letter arrived at our house. The postmark was from Tuskegee, Alabama, so we all knew who it was from. We excitedly gathered around mother as she opened it.
My Dear Mother,
I didn’t get the leave I expected for Christmas. I’ll miss all of you. Please leave the Christmas tree up until I make it back. I hope to be home by March.
Love from your son,
Clifton
My heart sank. I felt extreme sadness that my favorite brother wouldn’t be home for Christmas. My mother, being the optimist she always was, said, “Well, it looks like we’ll get to have two Christmases this year!”
After Christmas, my sister and I worked together to make sure we kept that Christmas tree looking as pretty as possible. This was no easy feat. By mid-January, the branches drooped so low to the ground. Each day, ornaments would come crashing to the ground and there were brand new sprinklings of pine needles all over the wooden floor. My sister and I took turns sweeping them up. We repositioned the ornaments to the stronger branches on the tree, hoping they would stay on.
Each time we freshened that tree up, my sister and I were full of thoughts about Clifton and how happy we would be to see him again. It made us feel that he was close by, even though he was hundreds of miles away.
On March 5, the doorbell rang. We ran to the door and gave Clifton a big hug. As he hugged mother, I could see him peek over her head at the Christmas tree.
“It’s beautiful,” he said. “Thank you.” Clifton opened his presents and told us all sorts of stories about his work in Tuskegee. That night as we slept, we heard a crash in the living room. We all ran to see what had happened. The tree had toppled onto the sofa and there were needles and broken ornaments everywhere. We all had a good laugh. It was fortuitous (巧合的) Clifton got home when he did.
1. How did the author feel when he read the letter?| A．Deeply sad. | B．Quite annoyed. |
| C．Very regretful. | D．A little disappointed. |
| A．Because his mother asked him to keep the tree up. |
| B．Because he wanted to keep all the ornaments on the tree. |
| C．Because he longed to have another Christmas with his brother. |
| D．Because he intended to keep the Christmas tree alive until next December. |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Upsetting. | C．Unconcerned. | D．Hopeful. |
【推荐3】People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times. You’ve made friends since childhood, but you still don’t know who your true friends are. Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend：
Always honest
Honesty is important to keep a relationship alive. A true friend always tells you the truth. It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship. It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.
_________________
There are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties. A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give advice. He or she may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend made time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you. Your friend is not a true friend if he/she can never make time for you when you are in trouble. You also need to be reasonable and accept that your friend also has other things to do so he/she can’t always listen immediately to your problems.
Always respectful (尊敬的)
A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not. Your true friend may disagree but never insists that he/she is correct.
Always understanding
It is possible that some problems will arise between you and your friend. A true friend will always be forgiving (体谅的) and understanding，even if it isn’t his/her fault. We are all different people and we all make mistakes. A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn’t want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend.
1. What’s the best title for the third paragraph?| A．Always there for you. | B．Keep your secrets. |
| C．Always happy for you. | D．Remember your important days. |
| A．follow your advice |
| B．offer a solution for your problems |
| C．listen immediately to your problems |
| D．respect your opinion even if he/she disagrees with it |
| A．Never tell lies to friends. | B．Making time for friends. |
| C．Sharing fun with friends. | D．Paying attention to a friend’s opinions. |
| A．he/she wants to help you |
| B．he/she doesn’t want to lose you |
| C．he/she wants you to feel confident |
| D．he/she doesn’t care about your mistakes |
