Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel (吵架) with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand (货摊) for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave.
The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?”
“Oh, yes, but I don’t have money on me.” she replied.
“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man, “Come in.”
The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.
“What is it?” asked the man kindly.
“Nothing. Actually, I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you remember the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude to her?”
Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock: she remembered her mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why didn’t I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful. Why haven’t I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?”
On the way home. Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
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Nearing the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.
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2.关于交朋友的建议。
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My Opinions on Friendship
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Nowadays, we can move around the world and still stay in
But when you “friend” people online, does this mean that they really are your friends? It depends. If people always
Here are some qualities that a true friend possesses. He accepts who you are and trust you with his authentic self. He stands by you and offer words of
4 . Geoff Banks and Celesta Byrne met as part of an educational project to put British and American students in contact and they still keep in touch with each other.
Centenarians (百岁老人), Geoff Banks from Devon, Britain, and Celesta Byrne, from the US, started writing to each other at the age of 16 in 1938. The former engineer Geoff even kept in touch with Celesta during WWII. They, now, can talk to each other on the Internet.
They recently had their first call giving Geoff a break from putting pen to paper that he said he found difficult at his age. Despite having chatted for decades, the pair have only ever met twice-first in 2002 while Geoff visited New York at the age of 80, and then again two years later. Celesta was living in New Jersey at that time, and then she moved to live near family in Texas.
Geoff said, “I had worked abroad for a number of years but had not been to the US for some time. Celesta was in New Jersey, so we decided to meet up in New York for a short Christmas trip. We just talked about daily lives and our families. In one of my early letters, I sent her a copy of a British paper in 1953 which had Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation (加冕) on the front of it.”
Despite having such a special relationship, the pair deny there was ever any romance there. Both have been married, with Geoff’s wife having passed away in 2011. Geoff is now a great grandfather, having sadly survived his daughter but still having three sons scattered across the world and many more grandchildren.
They felt grateful to the educational project, which gave them the chance of being friends. They are friends, like people who live next door. They value their friendship and think it’s nice to hear friends’ voices.
1. How did Geoff know Celesta?| A．By a friend. | B．By joining in a party. |
| C．By surfing the Internet. | D．By an educational program. |
| A．A teacher. | B．A mechanic. | C．An engineer. | D．A soldier. |
| A．In New York. | B．In New Jersey. | C．In Texas. | D．In Devon. |
| A．Lasting. | B．Odd. | C．Complex. | D．Ordinary. |
5 . It can be a wonderful and satisfying experience to have roommates to share a home with. Living with others can often help you develop close relationships and learn some life skills along the way.
Honest communication
In order to solve any problems that may arise, effective communication is necessary.
Nothing is more important than keeping your shared space clean and organized. Take the time to clean up shared areas like bathrooms and kitchens and respect each other’s standards of cleanliness.
Develop a sense of humor
Be considerate of your roommates’ needs
Being considerate of your roommates’ schedule, preferences and routines is part of living with them. A supportive living environment is created by small things, for example, offering to pick up groceries or helping with housework.
| A．Respect yourself |
| B．You can create an open-door policy |
| C．Keep shared space clean and organized |
| D．It is also wise to be mindful of noise levels |
| E．Here are practical tips on how to be a good roommate |
| F．Living with others can lead to disagreements and arguments |
| G．Being a good roommate is more than making your rent payments on time |
When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is
So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a deep breath and think of something that
Imagine a humorous person you know. The moment he enters the room or even his name
A person can be described
Being humorous is a way that can be learned and developed over time. In the book published by University Press, C. R. Snyder &. S. J. Lopez provide a detailed
I will look into the
参考词汇：be drowned(淹死) pass by(路过) run jump into rude behavior
bring to the shore(岸) ashamed(内疚的)at forgive(原谅) courage(勇气)
do good(做好事) do evil(做坏事)
Robert and Henry were two friends in the same class. They always played together and went home together. One day Robert and Henry were going home from school. When they turned around a corner, Robert cried out, “A fight! Let’s go and see!”
“No,” said Henry. “Let us go quietly home and not meddle in (插手) this quarrel. We have nothing to do with (与……没有关系) it and may get into trouble.
“You are a coward (胆小鬼), and afraid to go,” said Robert, and off he ran. Henry went straight home, and in the afternoon went to school as usual.
Late, Robert told all the boys that Henry was a coward, and they laughed at him. From then on, they looked down upon (瞧不起) Henry and didn’t want to play with him together.
Henry was sad but he wasn’t angry with Robert. He just ignored (不理睬) the other boys’ laughter and continued to go to school and study as well. However, Robert didn’t invite Henry to go home with him any more. He had some other boys and they also said Henry was a coward. Every day after school, they didn’t go home directly but went to the river or somewhere to play games and had a lot of fun.
A few days later, Robert was bathing with his new friends in a river, and got out of his depth (深度). He struggled, and screamed (尖叫) for help, but all in vain (徒劳). The other boys got out of the water as fast as they could, and they did not even try to help him.
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Robert was fast sinking (下沉).
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Thus, Robert’s life was saved (救).
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9 . How to Be a Good Friend
It’s important to have friends at different times of our lives. They may serve a different purpose as we get older, but they are still important to us.
Honesty
When things come up in life that may not have been the best choice, you have to be able to tell your friends about it. They should offer the same in return. If you were supposed to go out with a friend and something comes up that you would prefer doing, be honest and tell your friend. A good friend will understand and want you to take advantage of the opportunity (机会).
Support
Sometimes we don’t need to hear advice or stories. We need someone who will listen to us. An active listener who is there to listen can be the best medicine. As we talk through feelings, we may come to our own realizations about what has been said. We don’t always need to hear someone else’s talk on what has happened.
| A．A good listener |
| B．Following a friend’s advice |
| C．Then try your best to achieve your dream |
| D．It may be harder to make and keep friends over time |
| E．We need a close friend who is willing to listen with his heart |
| F．When you are at a loss, it’s important to have someone to turn to |
| G．If you lie to the friend and he later finds out about it, it may hurt the friendship |
10 . Quite often, no matter how good you are, your success is dependent on how other people such as your boss, peers, clients and customers perceive(感知) your communication and responses.
So when you come to people who make the key difference between helping you or holding you back, how can you influence and persuade them to give what you want?
Psychological research repeatedly shows that people generally make up their minds whether to help or hinder(阻碍) you, based on whether they like you or not. It is human nature. What can you do about it? You need to make a good impression on others to ensure they like you and give you what you want. Research again shows that people give opportunities to the people they like best. In fact, most people make up their minds about other people in the first five minutes or less of meeting someone. These are called first impressions or “moments of truth”.
Once they make up their minds, they tend to be very reluctant to change their opinions. You hardly have room for error when making a first impression on a new acquaintance. Therefore, whether you are applying for a job, going for an interview, attending a meeting with your boss or peers, or serving a customer, you need to prepare yourself mentally and rehearse how you will manage the first few minutes of your interaction. This includes doing your homework to gather information and researching all possible issues so you will know how to address them if the other party should raise them unexpectedly.
It is amazing how poorly some people can come across at the beginning. The worst thing is that they do not even seem to realize it. Despite having good qualifications and excellent work performance, the candidates cannot be excused from trying to make good first impressions.
1. Which of the following is the way people tend to decide whether to like other people or not?| A．They make quick decisions. |
| B．They change their opinions frequently. |
| C．They prefer people who are experienced. |
| D．They pay much attention to good qualifications. |
| A．Show your friendliness and confidence. |
| B．Ask the interviewers for homework to do. |
| C．Know as much as possible about the situation. |
| D．Do something unexpected to impress the interviewers. |
| A．Making a good first impression. | B．Approaches to applying for a job. |
| C．People making the key difference. | D．Winning strategies for a job interview. |
| A．Questions that might be asked by the interviewers. |
| B．How to win over people who don’t like you at first. |
| C．Examples of how good first impressions help people succeed. |
| D．Some specific advice on how to make a good first impression. |
