2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过3个）。

Friendship is one of the most important things in everyone’s life.     1     is very difficult to find a better definition(定义) of friendship. A true friend is the person     2    can share all our sadness and all our happiness. In time of trial(尝试) , he or she is always at our side to give us his or her help and comfort.

Knowing how valuable friendship is, we should be very     3    (care) with our choice of a friend. We should     4    (choice) those people with a good character as our friends, but we must try to avoid    5    (make) friends with a bad man. Besides, we should forgive their mistakes and try to help them as much     6    possible.

A true friend can always be trusted, loved and respected. If you tell a friend your secrets, he or she     7     not tell others. Friends share their joys     8    unhappiness. They help each other when they are     9    trouble, and cheer each other up when they are sad.     10     most important thing is that a friend always understands you. In conclusion, when you have made a good friend, don’t forget him or her.

3 . “Sorry seems to be the hardest word”— that is one of Elton John's most popular songs. But not every public figure seems to find it so tough to say that powerful five-letter word.

In recent days public figures, from politicians to stars, have all publicly expressed remorse. But with so much remorse, how can we tell a forced apology from a heartfelt expression of remorse?

Specifically, saying sorry should be a realization that something you have said or done has hurt someone and you want to make amends (弥补). "People want the response to be personal to them. They want to feel that they're being listened to and taken seriously," says Martin Stone.

Firstly, it is important to show that you understand. It is vital that any group or a person making an apology understands the focus — is it sorry for the way it's acted or is it sorry that the complainant feels the way they do? Watch out for the speed of response. The quicker the apology comes, the better it indicates that the person making it has felt an immediate sense of guilt.

If sincere, the person making the apology will be looking for clues (线索) to see if he or she is being understood, such as eye contact and facial expressions. Performed apologies always have a sense of being "acted out", and are often accompanied by too many unnatural gestures.

For a sincere apology, it is also important to avoid promises that can't be kept. Don't say that you'll make sure that this will not happen again if you're not confident that it won't. It could come back to bite you. And do remember that the use of "but" can hugely change the tone (语气) of an apology. As Stone points out, "I'm sorry but..." sounds like you are making excuses and aren't actually taking any form of responsibility.

1. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To explain what a good apology is.

B．To discuss how to give a formal apology.

C．To show why we should apologize in life.

D．To teach us how to tell if an apology is sincere

2. Which of the following indicates it's a "performed" apology?

A．Swearing it will not happen again.

B．Avoiding eye contact with the listener.

C．Showing you understand his/her feelings.

D．Paying attention to the listener's reaction.

3. What is stressed in the last paragraph?

A．The attitude.

B．The tone of voice.

C．The body language.

D．The choice of language.

4 . How to Deal With Rumors

Rumors (谣言) are the worst. But due to life's reality of people loving gossip, rumors are bound to happen.    1    So it's best to practice things when the rumor mill comes knocking at your door.

Don't Be frightened. Sure, easier said than done, right?     2    The truth is that people are waiting to see your reaction. They are waiting to see you sweat. But for real, don’t sweat it! You know very well this is just rumor, so carry yourself confidently as you brush past the petty.

Remaining calm, cool and collected is the key to not stirring the pot even more. Trust us.    3    If you know who started the rumor, don't be afraid to defend it forcefully foryourself. You may feel personally victimized by Regina George, so naturally your emotions are running high, but the key to positive communication and to fixing the chaos is a calm yet assertive conversation. Tell the person how you feel. Stay true to who you are, and feel good about standing your ground.

Know you're in good company. Famous persons deal with rumors all of the time. They either set the record straight via social media or an interview, or most often, they stay under the radar until it blows over. The important thing to remember, in all of this, is it will all become last week's news.     4     It will blow over and it will get better. Hang in there.

Talk to people you love. Dealing with a rumor is hard to go through alone, especially because you already feel like the world is against you.     5    They would never believe an untrue rumor about you anyway, so why pay any attention to the ones who do? Open up and talk to your family and friends. They will help you get through.

A．Go straight to the source of the rumor.

B．But, it's important not to panic when the gossip circles back to you.

C．Avoiding rumors altogether is hard to attain.

D．Never show your frustration.

E．Do you respond to the rumor quickly?

F．You just have to get through the storm until people no longer care.

G．Find comfort in your family and friends and the people who love you.

5 . Different countries have different greeting customs. Read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures, and make sure you greet people in the right way next time you visit one of these countries.

France

French people greet each other with a handshake, but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet. They do this gesture when meeting and before leaving.

Korea

In Korea, it is a sign of respect(尊敬) for people to bow when greeting each other. In Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake. However, Korean women do not shake hands with western men, instead, they bow slightly.

Brazil

Kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting. In a formal situation, a handshake is often done to show respect. Men should shake hands before and after meeting, and once they have become familiar(熟悉的) with each other, a light hug is often given to each other.

Ghana

In a social situation, it’s polite to greet everyone in the room. A handshake is used in greeting, and one palm (手掌) must directly touch the other palm. It’s considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand.

1. Two close French friends will kiss each other on the        when they meet.

A．hand

B．cheek

C．neck

D．arm

2. In Brazil, it is very common to for two men know each other well.

A．Touch the palm

B．kiss on the cheek

C．bow on each other

D．give a light hug

3. Which is probably the BEST title for the passage?

A．Greeting Customs in Different Cultures

B．How to Behave Politely

C．All Bad Ways to Greet People

D．Friends Should Greet Each Other