How to Make Friends at a New School
Starting your new school life can be difficult. Everything seems hard, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes. Making new friends can be hard too.
Remember people’s names.
Show your opinion.
| A．Join some clubs and activities. |
| B．Be active to start a conversation. |
| C．If not, don’t be afraid to ask them more than once. |
| D．Try to develop your skills as a leader in the new school. |
| E．Do you want to help the old or protect the environment? |
| F．This is a great help to you to have your first talk with others. |
| G．Here are some suggestions on how to make friends at a new school. |
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【推荐1】When I was ten, my family moved to the other side of town. I was forced to leave the familiarity of St Paul’s and become “the new kid” at St Teresa’s:a one-hallway school with no gym, where the other kids in my class had been together since kindergarten. I struggled to break into the crowd and spent lunchtime playing alone.
One school day, when I headed to the kitchen table, I heard the radio, “It’s a sad day in the music world. Mr Roy Orbison has died.” Oh no, how sad, Roy Orbison has died. Wait. . . who is Roy Orbison?
I didn’t have a chance to ask. I had to get to school before the bell.
It was Mr Hutchison’s class. Every day, he would ask if there was anyone we wanted to pray(祈祷) for. That day, Johnny prayed for his sick grandfather, and Emily for her grandmother who had a surgery.
This was my chance! Before I had time to fully think it through, my hand shot into the air. “I’d like to pray for Roy Orbison!”
Silence fell over the room. The other kids looked confused, but Mr Hutchison could see the eagerness in my eyes. No one else had ever been so excited to pray for anyone in his class.
“OK, Roy Orbison has been added to the prayer list.” He winked(眨眼)。
I did it! This must be another way we kids make new friends:you just pray for someone.
I had never met Roy Orbison, nor did I have his album. But because of Roy, a little girl named Christine came up to me and said, “I’m really sorry for your loss. If you’re not busy with the funeral(葬礼), maybe you can come over and play after school.”
Thanks to Roy and Christine, I was lonely no more.
1. Why did I pray for Roy Orbison?| A．Because I was a true fan of him. |
| B．Because I felt sorry for his death |
| C．Because I needed a reason to be noticed |
| D．Because I wanted to impress Mr Hutchison. |
| A．The whole class felt sad as I did. |
| B．I made new friends at St Teresa’s. |
| C．Mr Hutchison turned a blind eye to me. |
| D．Christine offered to enjoy Roy’s music with me. |
| A．Humorous. | B．Serious. | C．Excited. | D．Cold. |
| A．Chances favor a prepared mind. | B．Life is full of unexpected wonders. |
| C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. | D．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
【推荐2】After I entered high school, I attended advanced classes and I had a teacher who made me think I was stupid.
In my freshman year, I had trouble writing essays for that teacher. She was strict. She made fun of me, sometimes in front of the class. It didn’t help that my friend was a genius (天才) who would text me the night before our essay was due (到期) and ask, “What is the essay about again?” She would receive a 97 and I would receive an 80 even though 1 had revised (修正) and edited that piece for two weeks. Once I got a 97 on a project that took me two and a half weeks to complete, and I was asked how much help my mom had given to me. In the second grade, I had trouble with my essay writing once again. Besides, I had problems in Maths even though I understood the concepts.
Now I am in a new school and taking many subjects and I am doing well. Actually in the beginning, I was nervous. I thought I would fail all of my classes because my previous teachers had failed me and made me ashamed to try. I thought 1 was just going to get another 80 on an essay. It is hard indeed. They are fast-paced courses and it isn’t easy to keep up with all the readings and when my next lab will be. But with so much adjustment (调整) to the stress, I have become confident. Now I know how much time I need to perfect that essay, and when to set aside time to meet with my tutor (老师) before my next biology exam.
I am writing this blog to the kids that have gotten lost in the mix—any adjusting freshmen, any lost kids in advanced classes, and the hidden genius in everyone. I went through two years in high school, thinking I was a little slower than the other kids in advanced classes. But in this new environment, with the experience I have received and my new-found confidence, I can say, “I’m Anne Hilker and I am smart!” We are all smart.
1. What did the author want to show by mentioning her friend?| A．She faced a lot of competition. | B．Her friend was a great help to her. |
| C．Her friend made her feel even worse. | D．Her teachers loved students like her friend. |
| A．She felt very happy for the author. |
| B．She praised the author in front of the class. |
| C．She wasn’t pleased with the author’s mother. |
| D．She didn’t believe it was finished by the author alone. |
| A．Hard work doesn’t pay off. | B．She isn’t as stupid as she feared. |
| C．Fast-paced courses don’t benefit her. | D．Advanced classes aren’t suitable for her. |
| A．To show students should study very hard. |
| B．To tell teachers to believe in their students. |
| C．To show teachers should be kind to their students. |
| D．To tell students to learn to face stress and have confidence. |
【推荐3】Everyone likes to be the student everyone else is happy to be around. If you want to become a great classmate, follow these steps.
1. Be smart.
Study! It can be boring, but you need to study if you want to be smart.
Read nonfiction books!
Listen up in class! You need to pay attention if you’re going to learn anything and become smarter. If you’re sitting beside someone that you usually talk to or someone who is talking in class to the point where you can’t pay attention, talk to the teacher about getting a new seat.
2. Be a good leader.
In a group project, take charge!
3. Be approachable and friendly.
Give out praise! Don’t tell fake praise, though. Be sincere! Your classmates will take you more seriously and feel much better about the praise you gave them.
Be sure to have good hygiene(卫生)!
| A．This will make the person feel accepted. |
| B．Nobody is approachable when they smell. |
| C．Sit down and tell everyone to give their ideas. |
| D．If your teacher says no, tell the person to be quiet. |
| E．Always have a smile on your face and good posture. |
| F．Take up tasks unless someone else offers to do them. |
| G．You will learn new things by reading informational books. |
【推荐1】Finding your feet in a new town can be hard, especially if you’re covered in fur and don’t speak the language. But for pets new to Marlborough, help is at hand.
Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Café, in Blenheim, have joined forces to help welcome pets and their people to the region with a fortnightly morning tea. They hope the morning teas will get tails and tongues wagging as well as giving advice on how to make the move smoother.
Railway Café owner Leanne Harris came up with the innovative（创新的） plan as a way to help welcome people to the area. Leanne moved to Marlborough from Auckland two years ago and said she initially struggled to find friends and feel part of the community. “Coming from Auckland I thought people would open their doors and that there would be neighbours calling round with cake. I expected people to come to me and, of course, it wasn’t like that. I did get lonely. “I hope to save newcomers having to wait as long as I did to feel part of it all. I would like to welcome them to the town.”
Free platters of sandwiches, cakes and other goodies will be on offer, for the people, while there will be special handmade yoghurt and banana treats for the dogs. The morning teas will take place in the covered area at the back of the popular café beside the railway station off Grove Rd.
Leanne said she was happy to devote both her time and effort into giving back to the community and felt the venture was a great fit with the SPCA.
“Volunteering is such an amazing thing to do and it changed things for me completely, and I met some amazing people with similar interests.”
SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall, originally from the United Kingdom, said she also wanted to help. “I can give advice on how to resettle pets, the best parks to go to , where the best walks are and where the vet centers are in town.” There will be volunteering opportunities too for people where they can help out and hopefully make friends too.”
1. How will Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Café help new pets?| A．By offering morning teas. | B．By giving advice to them. |
| C．By communication with them. | D．By providing accommodation to them. |
| A．Saving animals. | B．Helping newcomers. |
| C．Making more friends. | D．Expanding her business. |
| A．To be left alone. | B．To struggle for a living. |
| C．To be invited to dinner. | D．To feel part of the community. |
| A．She often misses the United Kingdom. | B．She takes interest in the Railway Café. |
| C．She is enthusiastic about resettling pets. | D．She has organized the voluntary events. |
Changing People’s Bad Impression On Us
Some of us have made bad first impressions in front of people we wanted to become good friends with.First impressions are important because they form the foundation on which all future thoughts about someone will be based.
●Apologize immediately.A sincere apology can go a long way because you will prove to everyone that you value their thoughts about you.Tell the people that you didn’t intend to offend（冒犯）them and that you wish to correct the situation.Explain the reasons why you acted the way you did in your apology.
●Use humor.When you are around the people you made a bad impression in front of,play a small joke on yourself.Once they know you are not afraid to laugh at yourself,it can break up some of the tension.Remember to only direct humor at yourself.
●Do not make assumptions.After you have made a bad impression,it can be easy to assume that everyone thinks the worst of you.
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| A．Be careful not to overdo it. |
| B．Pay attention to future behavior. |
| C．First impressions are usually long-lasting. |
| D．However,things aren’t always as bad as they seem. |
| E．That way you can avoid any more feelings of discomfort. |
| F．So it’s hard to erase a bad first impression from someone’s mind. |
| G．Be mindful of your surroundings and sensitive in what you say to others. |
【推荐3】School can be tough. Having a group or a few select friends there can make the entire experience more worthwhile. Making great friends in school can seem difficult for many people.
Be friendly and approachable. Using positive body language will make people more likely to talk to you.
Be reliable. When you say you’ll do something, do it. Be someone that people know that they can rely on.
Be a good listener. Improving your listening skills can significantly influence how great a friend you can be. Showing that you are willing to share the talking time makes the other person feel respected and valued. When you're listening, focus on what the other person is saying instead of planning what you want to say next.
| A．Look for opportunities to talk to people. |
| B．Join an organization or club to meet new people. |
| C．Stand up straight, make eye contact with people, and smile! |
| D．If you and your friend agree to meet somewhere, don’t be late. |
| E．However, the following tips will help you to make more friends. |
| F．People enjoy talking about themselves and about how great they are or look. |
| G．Avoid interrupting, and try not to offer advice unless your friend asks for it. |
