Friendships change over time for the simple reason that people change over time. As we move through the different roles we play in life, from a child to a teenager, a young adult, and so on, our sense of self also changes and so do our needs. Our hobbies and interests during the teenage years are often quite different from those when we are older. And that’s perfectly normal.
Typically, friendships develop as a result of one of three factors（因素）: ●Proximity（邻近）: We might develop friendships with our neighbors, for example, because of their proximity to our own home. However, when one of you moves away, the friendship might “move away”, too. ●Shared activities: As our interests and time for certain shared activities changes, we might let go of some relationships that were centered on（集中在）the activity. ●Life events: Life events often bring new friends into our lives, such as new classmates. However, once we move into the next stage, these friends might not be as close as before. |
If your friend is always canceling plans, you should take it as a sign that there might be something wrong. Also, if you find yourself begin ignoring（忽视）texts, that’s your own “red flag” that the relationship isn’t bringing you what it once did. Friendships are relationships of choice. So if you no longer choose to spend time with someone, listen to your inner voice. You don’t have to end a relationship in a hurry, but you might want to do some self-reflection（自我反思）or even talk with the friend to see if you can find a better way to renew（恢复）it.
However, sometimes you may feel you’re under too much stress. Keeping your trouble all locked inside can make you feel like you’re carrying around the weight of the world. It’s a good idea to pour out your heart and it’s a good way to reconnect with an old friend or get into a different friendship circle.
1. Why do friendships change over time according to the first paragraph?2. What are the three factors that can influence friendships?
3. What is the sign that your relationship with a friend may have changed?
4. What are you advised to do before you end a relationship?
5. What will you do when you feel you are under too much stress? Why?
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Nowadays, camping has been popular among young people. It’s a great way to be outside and enjoy the nature. Whether you prefer to be in the woods, mountains, or by the river, you are sure to have a wonderful experience when you go camping. Here is some advice for camping.
Fire may be dangerous, so just use fire only when you must. Make sure to put the fire out when you don’t use it.
When you are talking, keep your voice down. If you talk loudly, you may disturb (打扰) other people, and you will also miss the chance to see wild animals outside.
It is necessary to put up your tent only in safe areas. If you put up your tent in other areas, you may get into trouble. Remember to do it for your safety.
Don’t forget to take your camera ________ you won’t miss the wonderful natural wonders. Later, You’ll understand how nice they are. Make sure your camera has enough power.
People often get lost in the forest. It’s a good way to take a map that helps you to get the right direction. Now, people usually take GPS with them. Maps and GPS can help you find the way easily.
1. Which two things are needed to avoid getting lost in the forest according to the passage?
2. Please fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with a proper word or phrase to complete the sentence. (no more than 2 words)
3. What does “they” in Paragraph 5 refer to (指代)?
4. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
5. Give a proper title (题目) to the passage.
Young foreigners (外国人) think high-speed trains, Zhi Fu Bao, shared bikes (共享单车) and online payment (网上支付) are the new Four Great Achievement (发明) of China. The following is what they say from four young people of them.
Justin: I’m from Romania. China is really a great country (国家) and its high-speed trains are very fast, convenient (便捷的) and tidy. It takes me only about 6 hours from Beijing to Shanghai by train. It saves a lot of time and money. I hope we can have high-speed trains in our country someday.  | Tala: I’m Nepal. I always go out by bike. People can borrow (借) shared bikes from one place and return (归还) it at another place. People like riding them. Because it’s a very cheap and healthy way of life. | ||
Susan: My life in Beijing is very different from that in India Here in China, I seldom (很少) take money with me when I go out. I can pay for almost everything by Zhi Fu Bao. In India， if you don’t take money with you, you will be in trouble (麻烦).  |  | Bond: You can find many wonderful things in China, such as online payment Apps. I can go shopping without going out of doors. But I can’t find these things in Thailand. I want to bring them back to my country.  | |
2. Please translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.（请将划线句子翻译成汉语）
3. Why do people like riding shared bikes?
4. Can Susan buy things if she doesn’t take money in India?
5. From the passage, which achievement do you like best? Why?
How to Take a Nap
Whether you think you need daytime rest or not, picking up a nap habit is a smart, healthy move. A 2010 British study found that a mid-day nap was the best way to deal with the mid-afternoon tiredness.
And, unbelievably, a 2017 study showed that people who napped regularly had a 37 percent reduced risk of dying from heart disease compared to people who didn’t nap. To get the most out of your rest, follow these tips.
How long to sleep: Naps provide a lot of help depending on how long they are, says MentalFloss.com. A 20-minute nap will improve alertness(机敏); a 90-minute nap can strengthen creativity. So have a nap between 20 to 90 minutes. If you wake up from a nap feeling confused or more tired, it’s likely that your timing was just off.
What time to sleep: Prevention. com says that you experience a natural drop in body temperature between 1 pm and 3 pm. A power nap at this time can improve alertness for several hours and, for most people, won’t affect being able to fall asleep at night.
How to get comfortable: MentalFloss. com says it takes about 50 percent longer to fall asleep sitting up than lying down. (That’s why we sleep so poorly on planes and trains!) Pick a dark, quiet place . Surprisingly, the best place to sleep may be a hammock (吊床) if you have one.
Consider a “caffeine nap”: It sounds strange, but drinking coffee right before a nap may be very helpful for your alertness after the nap. Since caffeine takes 20 to 30 minutes to take full effect, you’ll feel even more awake after your 20-minute nap.
| Title: How to Take a Nap | ||
| Finding | It’s good for you to form the | |
| Evidence | A 2010 British study found that there is no Those who took regular naps are | |
| How much | A nap between 20 to 90 minutes is suitable for you. If you | |
| What time to sleep | To take a nap between 1 pm and 3 pm can make improve alertness | |
| How to get comfortable | You had better find a place where you can You should choose a dark and quiet place. To our | |
| Consider a “caffeine nap” | Drinking coffee before a nap helps you to be more alert after | |
Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note --- “Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery.”--- and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically appear.
All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.
There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.
Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch(门廊). Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.
1. What was Mr. Basille?
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2. How did Mr. Basille deliver milk to people’s doorsteps?
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3. What else did Mr. Basille deliver besides milk?
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4. What would the boy’s mother do if she wanted to add a bottle of buttermilk?
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5. What can we learn from the fact that Mr. Basille had the key to the boy’s house?
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6. Why did the writer bring back home an old milk box?
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