Life’s journey can often be a lonely one without the comforting presence of companionship. While the significance of friendship is frequently praised, the true essence (本质) of being a genuine friend is often overlooked. A true friend is like family, and the bond you share is strong enough to stand the test of even long periods without talking. Then what contributes to true friendship?
Will Smith’s words, “If you’re absent during my struggle, don’t expect to be present during my success,” capture the essence of real friendship. We all face tough times, feeling depressed or even hopeless at times. A genuine friend stands by their companion through both the ups and downs of life. While it’s effortless to share joyous moments, friendship shines through during tough times. True friends do not abandon each other in times of trouble; instead, they face challenges together, providing mutual support even if it goes against their own interests.
True friends not only stand by you through thick and thin, but also offer constructive criticism when necessary. Oscar Wilde once said, “The truth is rarely pure and never simple,” highlighting how tough it can be to tell friends things they might not want to hear. While delivering criticism is never easy, a genuine friend is unafraid to point out mistakes or misguided paths. Giving constructive criticism, along with helpful advice, is a key part of true friendship. A true friend will speak up if they see you heading down a harmful path, even if it’s uncomfortable. The reluctance to speak up against a friend’s bad decision may lead to regret. As Wilde suggests, truth can be complex, but it’s important to express genuine concern. In a strong friendship, honest and caring advice weaves a web of trust and mutual growth.
In conclusion, the essence of true friendship lies in the willingness to sacrifice personal comfort for the benefit of a friend. Genuine friends are not fair-weather companions; they are present through highs and lows, and provide constructive criticism with care. To have even one true friend is a blessing that should be treasured. Let us strive to be true friends and, in turn, cherish the true friends we encounter on life’s journey.
1. In Paragraph 1, the author presents ______.| A．the essential nature of true friendship |
| B．the significance of family bonds over friendship |
| C．the challenges of maintaining lasting relationships |
| D．the contribution of personal qualities to true friendship |
| A．It merely exists during moments of success. |
| B．It relies on criticizing friends during tough times. |
| C．It prioritizes personal interests over companionship. |
| D．It involves mutual support during both highs and lows. |
| A．adopting proper exaggerations | B．employing famous quotes |
| C．sharing personal experiences | D．providing statistical evidence |
| A．Friends who are always reliable and trustworthy. | B．Friends who offer constructive criticism with care. |
| C．Friends who only support you during good times. | D．Friends who show little interest in your success. |
| A．Better an honest enemy than a false friend. |
| B．Friendship is the only ship that never sinks. |
| C．Friendship is like money, easier made than kept. |
| D．Friends catch you when you fall and push you forward. |
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【推荐1】Changing schools can be a difficult experience for a child, because making new friends can be hard in a new environment.
10-year-old RafaelAnaya and Amanda Moore have proven that friendship can go beyond any language barrier (障碍). Rafael had just begun going to Paloma Elementary after he moved to California from Mexico with his family. Amanda noticed that her classmate Rafael ate lunch and went home alone, and looked sad in the cafeteria every day without any friends. She felt sympathy (同情) for him.
One day she decided to join Rafael for lunch. When trying to communicate, she realized that he spoke Spanish but did not speak much English, so the next day she decided to write him a note using Google Translate. Amanda translated her note into Spanish and began practicing reading the note so she could speak with her new friend. On the way to school, Amanda asked her mom Kimber to correct her note, and her mom was so proud of her kind little girl that she decided to share her story online.
Hundreds of thousands of people online were deeply touched when hearing of the kindness of Amanda to reach out to Rafael at their school. Amanda’s note read:
“Would you like to sit with me today? Look for me and I will show you where I sit. We can paint or simply tell scary stories. Thank you for your time.”
Amanda’s mom said that since her daughter gave Rafael the note, the two have become good friends. They spend time together at school and also go trick-or-treating together for Halloween. Rafael told ABC news that he and Amanda would be friends “forever.”
Amanda’s act of kindness shows how wonderfully she was raised; to be kind to others, regardless of their language ability or country of origin.
1. At school, Amanda Moore found that________ .| A．Rafael Anaya was lonely | B．many students didn’t talk to RafaelAnaya |
| C．Rafael Anaya liked eating alone | D．RafaelAnaya cried in the cafeteria |
| A．Rafael was too shy to talk. | B．Rafael just spoke a little English. |
| C．She was afraid of saying something wrong. | D．She thought that could make Rafael feel comfortable. |
| A．they painted pictures together | B．they sat together to have lunch |
| C．Amanda sent Rafael a note in Spanish | D．Amanda showed sympathy for Rafael |
| A．Easy-going and generous. | B．Thoughtful and kind-hearted. |
| C．Creative and determined. | D．Patient and careful. |
【推荐2】As teens grow older, it’s normal for them to spend more time with friends. It’s a normal part of teens’ development and a lot of socialization (社会化) is healthy.
Time with friends influences other responsibilities.If your teen ignores his responsibilities because he’s spending too much time with friends or chatting with them on social media, he needs help in managing his time. It shouldn’t get in the way of doing homework, finishing things, or taking care of other responsibilities.
Your teen is breaking the rules. Spending time with friends is a special right.
Your teen is hardly at home.
It’s important for you to pay attention to your teen’s activities. It’s also important that your teen is around so that he’s still being influenced by you and your family values.
| A．But you should pay attention to it at once. |
| B．Your teen is hanging out with the wrong crowd. |
| C．He is also learning how to spend time with his friends. |
| D．But there are a few times when it can become unhealthy. |
| E．If your teen doesn’t follow the rules, take away that special right. |
| F．Time management is an important skill that will serve your teen. |
| G．While it is normal, friends shouldn’t take up all of your teen’s time. |
【推荐3】Ways to Improve Social Skills
If you feel like you're not good at social events or you struggle to enter into conversations because you're shy, it can influence your social life and your career(事业). However, you can start improve your social skills by following these ways and soon, you'll be able to enter into conversations with confidence.
Behave Like a Social Person
You can behave like a more social creature, even if you don't feel like it. Don't allow anxiety to hold you back. Make the decision to talk to new people and to enter into conversations even when you’re feeling nervous about it. Over time, it will get easier and you'll quickly start improving your social skills.
If going to a party or spending time in a crowd seems confusing, start small. Go to a restaurant and order your food, and say “Thank you” to the clerk. Practice making small talks gradually.
Encourage Others to Talk About Themselves
Most people really enjoy talking about themselves. Ask a question about a person’s career, hobbies, or family. Show you’re interested in hearing what is being said.
Good manners go a long way in improving social skills. Practice being polite, showing gratitude(感恩), and using good table manners.
Your body language is very important in conversations, pay attention to the type of body language you use. Try to appear relaxed, make appropriate amounts of eye contact, and appear open to conversations.
A. Practice Good Manners
B. Start Small if Necessary
C. Join a Social Skills Support Group
D. Pay Attention to your Body Language
Professor Claire McDermott agrees that there’s a lot to be gained from sometimes putting those scheduled lessons and activities away. “Relaxing time is important for children. It’s time just to do the things they want to do. A child can go up to their room, or they can play around. It doesn’t look like productive time; parents certainly wouldn’t be saying ‘Wow, are they ever learning things now?’ But this relaxing time gives both the body and the brain just a wonderful chance to relax after a day. It helps a child prepare for sleep, but it also helps to understand the learning that’s gone on that day.”
It’s hard to prevent signing our kids up for some activities and lessons. After all, many of us want our children to have a head start in life and the chance to join in great activities in the arts or sports is a part of that. However, Loisie feels that in the long run most children feel better with just a few key activities because it gives them an opportunity to master them. “When we get our children in too many activities because we want our children to experience everything, then what we’re doing is setting them up not to be good at one thing or gaining a skill.” So choose your children’s activities wisely. It may be one of the best things you’ve ever done for your kids… and for the family drivers!
1. What is the biggest disadvantage for children to attend too many lessons after school?
| A．They can get bored easily about everything. |
| B．They might have no time to do the homework. |
| C．They might not pay much attention to learning. |
| D．They cannot easily focus on learning during the day. |
| A．It is productive. | B．It is helpful. | C．It is a bad habit. | D．It is a waste of time. |
| A．Because children have no time. |
| B．Because children cannot learn many things. |
| C．Because children do not have enough sleep. |
| D．Because children cannot focus on too many activities. |
| A．Don’t be children’s drivers after school. |
| B．Choose activities for your children wisely. |
| C．Make your children learn as much as possible. |
| D．Let children learn something from various subjects. |
【推荐2】As I was reading a recent story in Slate on 20-somethings complaining about how the economy was ruining their life plans, I couldn’t help but think the 20-somethings sounded like a bunch of spoiled children who grew up expecting everything to be easy for them. As a 20-something myself, I certainly share their disappointment: my husband and I probably won’t be able to buy a house until we’re in our 40s, and we too are burdened by student loans(贷款). But why should it be any different? Being young persons in America, shouldn’t they take up all of the challenges and opportunities that this country offers?
Consider some of these views shared in the Slate story: Jennifer, 29, owner of a two-bedroom apartment with her husband, worries that she won’t be able to have children for at least a decade because they can’t afford to buy a house yet.
I read that, and I thought, what planet is she living on where you need to own a house in order to have kids? Has she ever visited a developing country? Home ownership is a luxury(奢华), not a fertility requirement.
A 26-year-old in the story despairs(绝望) that he can’t afford to get a Ph.D. in literature. Well, that sounds a bit like expressing disappointment that no one will pay you to write poetry on the beach in Thailand for five years.
Yes, it’s sad that these young people feel so lost. But I think the problem is their extremely high expectations, not economic reality. Beth Kobliner, author of Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties, says that she thinks people’s expectations are slowly adjusting, but today’s 20-somethings grew up at a time when everyone’s wealth appeared to be expanding.
It seems a lot better for our mental health to focus on being grateful－for our one-bedroom apartments, for living in modern cities, or perhaps just for being able to eat three meals a day－than on longing for some kind of luxury life.
1. What makes the author think the 20-somethings sound like a bunch of spoiled children?| A．They expect everything to be easy for them. |
| B．They complain that the economy is spoiling their life plans. |
| C．They are reluctant（不情愿的） to face all of the challenges. |
| D．They are burdened by student loans. |
| A．baby production | B．pleasant |
| C．baby comfort | D．essential |
| A．They can’t have children for at least a decade to buy a house. |
| B．They have only one-bedroom apartment to live in. |
| C．They can’t buy a house until 40 because of student loans. |
| D．They despair at not being able to afford a Ph.D. in literature. |
| A．To tell us what the author’s attitude towards the 20 – somethings. |
| B．To explain why young people can’t afford to buy a house. |
| C．To suggest what we should do when young people’s high hopes create despair. |
| D．To explain what the 20 – something’s high expectations are. |
【推荐3】Michelle Obama once said, “You have to go to college. You have to get your degree. Because the one thing people can’t take away from you is your education. And it is worth the investment (投资).” How unfair is it that she is trying to decide people’s future for them? There are many different ways a person can choose to live their life. A common lifestyle that is followed by many people is the lifestyle that leads you to college. Once you make it through high school, college is followed. This is where the college experience is achieved, the schooling is leading you to a so-called bright future, and the living experience is building up the responsibility, so that one day you will be ready to have a family and keep economic independence on your own . But, is this life really the life for everyone? Not all jobs need a college education. People have other plans besides continuing education after high school. Besides, college is just really expensive. Going to college is certainly not for everyone.
Granted, some people would argue that students could apply for scholarships to help pay for college, but this still is only helping pay for parts of the schooling bill. Another argument someone could make is that college will help a person become more responsible. In fact, a person who will start living on their own will cause them to have to make more responsible decisions. Also, becoming responsible is something that is done on its own. It is mostly self taught. There are a ton of more ways to become a responsible adult other than college. Lastly, someone could insist that education gives you a chance of more open future. This is a poor argument considering how many jobs are out there that don’t involve a college education.
In conclusion, college is not meant for all high school graduates.
1. What’s the purpose of putting Michelle’s words at the beginning?| A．To attract the readers’ attention. | B．To praise his educational views. |
| C．To enrich deep cultural details. | D．To lead into the author’s opinion. |
| A．It’s where everyone prepares for bright future. |
| B．It’s not necessary for everyone to go to college. |
| C．It’s the only way you build up the responsibility. |
| D．It’s an educational experience you should not miss. |
| A．By learning making decisions on one’s own. |
| B．By grasping the chance of a more open future. |
| C．By considering which job doesn’t need education. |
| D．By gaining the living experience in a university. |
| A．Not all people can afford to go to college. |
| B．A college education isn’t a must for jobs. |
| C．A college education isn’t the right path for everyone. |
| D．You become responsible mainly because of your parents’ teachings. |
