As we live in social groups, there are many     1     of friendship that we can enjoy. Generally speaking, close friendships have three “fruits”: they may     2     the heart, advise the head and help us     3     the goals we set for ourselves.     4     friendship, we can become happier,wiser and     5     satisfied humans.

The air is thin and we have to rest several     1    (time) on the short hike from camp.    2    our left，snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough    3    (touch).On the plain in front of us, we can just make     4    a herd of graceful animals. This is     5    we’re here - to observe Tibetan antelopes.

Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai.     6    (watch) them move slowly across the green grass, I     7    (strike) by their beauty. I’m also reminded     8     the danger they are in. They are being hunted     9    (illegal), for their valuable fur.

My guide is Zhaxi,     10    villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. To Zhaxi the land is sacred and     11    (protect) the wildlife is a way of life.He says. “Actually,we’re trying to save     12    (we).”

The1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope. The population dropped     13     more than 50 percent. Their habitats were becoming     14    (small) as new roads and railways were built

In order to save this species from     15    (extinct),the Chinese government placed     16    under national protection Zhaxi and other volunteers watched     17    the antelopes day and night to keep them safe     18    attacks. Bridges and gates were added     19     (let) the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.

The measures were     20    (effect). The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope     21    (remove) from the endangered species list. The government,however, does not intend to stop the protection programmes,     22     the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.

I think about the antelopes and     23     Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, but     24    we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being     25     threat to wildlife and to our planet.

8 . How to make friends at a new school

Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don’t even know where to go for your own class.     1    if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.

Be yourself.

    2    If some people don’t accept you, they’re not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.

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Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible.

Believe in yourself.

A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact (目光接触) with other people If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi” Introduce yourself,     4    

Remember people’s names.

You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time. Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nick name. You’d be surprised how often this might come in handy.