1 . Studies continue to show how important strong friendships are to our overall health. Here’re the rules you are supposed to know to keep strong and healthy friendships.
Be all ears to your friends. Too often, we only “half hear” what others are telling us, and have a hard time making space for caring about others’ conditions.
Throw away the judgment.
Forgive (原谅) where you can — and seek forgiveness when you make a mess of something. No one promises to bring perfection to a relationship, so being willing to accept and forgive the weaknesses of others makes you more likely to build a lasting friendship.
Respect your friends and their boundaries. Everyone has a right to set up personal boundaries to feel safe and respected. Some friends may have a difficult time letting people get close to them for fear of being hurt.
| A．Don’t crowd your friends. |
| B．Offer them what they need. |
| C．Support, trust, and honesty are givens. |
| D．But friendships don’t need to be perfect. |
| E．True friends don’t judge each other’s choices. |
| F．However, friendships require attention and care. |
| G．It’s also important that we’re able to recognize when we make mistakes. |
2 . Kiley Crisp, a 15-year-old teenager, has Williams syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes learning and developmental issues. Despite her outgoing personality, Kiley sometimes struggles to make friends. Last year, however, she met two amazing girls at a summer camp she went to. The girls, who live far away from her, daily contact Kiley. They call her, check in on her using social media, and make her feel deeply loved.
Kiley was out to dinner with family to celebrate her turning 15. She was extremely moved to find that her friends drove three hours to celebrate her birthday! In a video posted by her sister Ashley on social media, Kiley is seen moved to tears at how kind her friends were to surprise her on her birthday.
In the video, the 15-year-old is seen happily dancing around in a cafe. Then she feels two girls coming towards her. She realizes they are her two good friends. Kiley widens her eyes, unable to believe it, because both had told her that they felt sorry for not being able to come to observe her birthday. Then the two friends are seen comforting Kiley as they offer her hugs and wish her a happy birthday!
The video has acquired over 5.2 million views since it was posted, through which Kiley has received a lot of love. And in an update, she expressed her hearty thanks to those who left sweet comments. One of them said, “Really sweet of those girls to support their friend like that.” Another said, “The world would be a much better place if more people were like these girls. They are inspiring role models. We should all try to be so nice.”
1. Why is it difficult for Kiley to make friends?| A．She is hard to get along with. | B．She suffers from a disease. |
| C．She lives far from other children. | D．She seldom uses social media. |
| A．Her friends’ unexpected appearance. | B．Observing her birthday with families. |
| C．Her success in making friends online. | D．The surprise given by the cafe. |
| A．Overjoyed but ashamed. | B．Shocked and embarrassed. |
| C．Satisfied but confused. | D．Surprised and touched. |
| A．Kiley reminded people to view her video. |
| B．Kiley promised to help teenagers make friends. |
| C．Their friendship has inspired many people. |
| D．More people intend to join in her birthday party. |
3 . Americans use the word “friend” in a very general way.They have school friends, work friends, sports friends and neighborhood friends. These friendships are based on common interests.
People from the United States may at first seem friendly.
1. Be willing to take the first step. Don’t wait for them to approach you. Americans in another country may not know you can speak English. They may be embarrassed if they can't speak your language.
2. Use small talk to open the conversation.
3. Show an interest in their culture, their country or their job.Americans like to talk about themselves!
4. Invite them to join you for dinner or just for coffee or tea. Try to set a specific time. Americans sometimes make general invitations like “Let’s get together sometime.” Often this is just a way to be friendly.
5.
| A．Don’t expect too much at first |
| B．It is not always a real invitation |
| C．Ask them where they are from |
| D．Americans often chat easily with strangers |
| E．Don’t pay a visit to Americans without being asked |
| F．When the shared activity ends |
| G．Americans value strong life-long friendships with non-Americans |
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5 . How to Make Friends with Neighbors
All of us have neighbors. Most of us want to be friends with our neighbors. But do you know how to make friends with neighbors? Here are some suggestions.
Try to know your neighbors. If you move into a new place and nobody comes to greet you, you can introduce yourself to your neighbors. Go up to your neighbors’ houses and say hello.
Wish them happy holidays. Take some cakes or candies to your neighbors and wish them a happy New Year.
Invite your neighbors to dinner or a barbecue. You can get to know them over a delicious meal. Ask them not to bring anything.
| A．Let your children play together. |
| B．You can also make some mooncakes. |
| C．If they bring something, accept it politely. |
| D．You can invite your neighbors to your home. |
There was a robbery(抢劫案)at Moon Apartments last night. Detective(侦探) Henry is talking with a doorman named Jack.
Detective Henry: Excuse me, may I ask you some questions?
Jack:
Detective Henry: Were you on duty last night?
Jack: Yes, I was.
Detective Henry:
Jack: The apartment building’s power went off at that time. Just as I was walking to take a look, a group of people came in. I was afraid and hid in the room.
Detective Henry:
Jack: Yes, one of them had blue eyes and a wide mouth.
Detective Henry: Are you sure?
Jack:
Detective Henry:
A. What were you doing at 11:00?
B. Did you see what they looked like?
C. Sure, go ahead.
D. Yeah, I’m quite sure.
E. You’re welcome.
F. Are you free?
G. You are lying.
7 . Do you always focus on studying and getting “A” grades in school? Most Chinese students work really hard. But in the United States, you might be considered a bookworm (书呆子) if you cannot socialize (社交). Socializing is as important as your grades. If you just study all the time and don’t socialize, your life won’t be complete. So, how does one socialize with students in the US?
Lots of high schools often have soccer games during the autumn term. I didn’t know anything about soccer, but I joined some of the soccer games in order to have fun with my friends. I thought I ,could learn the rules from others. However, to my surprise, some American students don’t even know the rules but still go to the games in order to socialize. They cheer for the soccer players and have fun together.
The other common way to socialize is to join after-school clubs. You can choose clubs that you are interested in and make a lot of new friends. For example, one of my friends started a sketch (素描) club. I was interested, so I joined the club. There I met lots of students who were also interested in sketching. We soon became friends with each other. Socializing is an important thing in the US. But grades are still important, too. A complete student should have the ability to balance (平衡) his or her studying and socializing.
1. You might be considered________ if you cannot socialize in the United States.| A．a good student | B．a bookworm | C．a lazy student | D．a hard-working student |
| A．During the autumn term. | B．During the summer term. |
| C．During the spring term. | D．During the winter term. |
| A．Five. | B．Four. | C．Three. | D．Two. |
| A．Most Chinese students work really hard. |
| B．Not all American students who go to the soccer games know the rules. |
| C．The writer joined some of the soccer games in order to play soccer. |
| D．If you want to make lots of new friends, you can join clubs that you are interested in. |
| A．How to Make New Friends. | B．Balance Studying and Socializing. |
| C．Socializing Is Not as Your Grades. | D．Socializing Is the Most Important Thing in the US. |
Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness. She found herself out of work and
1. Who does the man choose Christmas gifts for now?
| A．The staff of his company. |
| B．His relatives and friends. |
| C．His customers of his company. |
| A．His friends think highly of it. |
| B．His customers advise him to do so. |
| C．His company has ever done business with it. |
| A．Mr. Blake has resigned. |
| B．The man is superior to Mr. Blake. |
| C．Mr. Blake has been sent to the headquarter. |
| A．The gifts he has chosen. | B．The booklets of the gifts. | C．The samples he prefers. |
10 . For the British, the home is a private place in which he or she goes to hide away from the troubles of life. It is very seldom that one would be invited to a British person’s home. It is rude to knock on a person’s door if you are not invited. If you are invited, don’t ask to see more than the downstairs that your British host invites you into. Never ask how much the house or any of the items in it cost.
To the American, most of them want their home to be a place where they can entertain (款待) and share their lives with their friends. They may be delighted to give you a full tour of their houses. They may also be pleased when you show your interest and pleasure in their houses.
Both British and American people will engage in quite a bit of chat and a drink or two before the meal is served. After the first mouthful, you should say how delicious the food is and ask something about it. Remember, never eat with your mouth open and make very little noise while eating. It would be nice of you to help your host in any way. Maybe offer to pour some drinks or clear up after the meal.
1. If your British friend invites you to his home, you can _________.| A．see anything you like |
| B．ask how much his house is |
| C．only see the downstairs that you’re invited into |
| D．ask the cost of any the items in it |
| A．happy | B．angry | C．sad | D．worried |
| A．参与 | B．陷入 | C．回避 | D．限制 |
| A．Different table manners between British and American people. |
| B．Some manners on visiting British and American people’s home. |
| C．Different ideas about the home between British and American people. |
| D．Different ideas about how to get along well with neighbors between British and American people. |
