Friends play a very important part in everyone’s life. Friendship
Some people call you their friends for the wrong reasons. These people are not really friends. They are superficial (表面的) only “friends” on the outside, not the inside where it counts. Superficial friends only want to be your friends if is to their advantage. True friends are there if you are rich or poor.
True fiends are most special. They are also difficult
2 . It’s normal for friends to experience conflict, disagreements, and even fight. You can’t always agree on everything. Most times conflict with a friend is easily solved. But in some cases, the disagreement and the conflict grow leading to anger, sadness and even the end of a friendship. Learning to handle the conflict with friends in a healthy way is beneficial for both sides.
Calm down.
The first thing is to calm down.
It may feel as if it helps you explain your concerns more thoroughly if you bring in related examples from past events. Avoid this at all costs. Past issues for discussion only make things worse. Remember it’s important to focus on the issue at hand, not past events.
Work towards a compromise.
Unfortunately, some people believe that a compromise means a “lose/lose situation” because each person has to give up something. While this is true, every healthy relationship usually involves compromise and adjusting to others’ needs or wants.
Be careful of unhealthy friendships.
It’s generally a good idea to work through conflicts with friends. But it isn’t in your best interest if the friendship causes more harm than good.
| A．It takes two to make it work |
| B．In a heated situation, it’s easy to say or do things we later regret |
| C．Avoid explaining your concerns repeatedly |
| D．Remain on the current matter |
| E．Here are some tips |
| F．It’s important to surround yourself with people who positively influence your life |
| G．If you are in a friendship that is based more on conflict or you are the one always apologizing |
1. Why does the man come to the woman?
| A．To book a hotel room. | B．To ask for permission. | C．To make a complaint. |
| A．It was cheap. | B．It was noisy. | C．It was large. |
1. 学会倾听；
2. 有不同意见时让步；
3. 多陪伴注意；
1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 开头及结尾为你写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：compromise 让步
Dear Ann,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
5 . Miscommunications can sometimes be funny, however, most of time you will feel frustrated or upset. Put some efforts into your conversations, and you can lower your risk of miscommunicating.
Get people’s attention. It means making sure they are listening to and understanding the words you say. Make eye contact and check to make sure they are listening. If the other person is distracted or in the middle of doing something else, say that you’ll talk later when he or she is more available.
Listen closely.
Avoid interrupting. If someone else is speaking, do your best not to interrupt them.
| A．Think before you speak. |
| B．Check for understanding. |
| C．Give your full attention when someone is speaking. |
| D．Avoid calling out or shouting at people to get attention. |
| E．He or she will appreciate feeling heard and understood. |
| F．Let them complete their thoughts before you add to them. |
| G．This is true if you’re talking to someone from a different culture. |
6 . Meeting people is the first step to make friends.
Make small talk even if you don’t feel like it
Small talk can make people feel false and meaningless.
When you talk to someone new and realize that you have similar interests, the conversation usually goes from stiff (生硬的) to fun and interesting. Therefore, make it a habit to find out if you have any mutual interests or something in common. You can do this by mentioning things that interest you and seeing how they answer.
Don’t write people off until you know them
Don’t judge people too quickly. Try not to think that they are shallow (肤浅的), boring, or that you have nothing to talk about. If everyone seems uninterested, it might be because you have been in small talk.
Make people like being around you
When you try to make people like you, it will become easier for you to make friends.
| A．But it does have a purpose. |
| B．Help people get to know you. |
| C．Being used to talking to people is important. |
| D．Figure out what you might have in common. |
| E．If you only make small talk, everyone will sound shallow. |
| F．But how do you actually become friends with someone? |
| G．When you make sure that people like being around you, they will like you. |
7 . Shyness can have a huge effect on your life.
Make eye contact with everyone you talk to. It is so easy to look at the floor, the ceiling, anywhere but into the other person’s eyes. Looking directly at someone makes them see you in a different light. If they think you are confident, you will become more confident! If you find it really hard, look just above the eyes, and they will never know.
Start a conversation with a new person every day. Think of four or five things you could start a conversation with and then find at least one opportunity each day to talk to a new person.
In a word, never give up, keep practising and soon you will be a different person.
| A．Just reading tips will not help. |
| B．It will make you feel less nervous. |
| C．Pay attention to your body language. |
| D．It can stop you from making any progress. |
| E．Many young people are actually shy in public. |
| F．You don’t need to have a deep conversation. |
| G．You can have a talk with your parents if necessary. |
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(1)词数80左右；
(2)可适当发挥，以使行文连贯；
(3)文中请勿提及你的真实姓名和学校。
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9 . Belfast Friendship Club
Belfast Friendship Club is a safe space for people from all over the world to meet in a relaxed atmosphere(气氛), to get information, to take part in activities, to make friends and help each other.
Everyone welcome!
Whether you are a worker, an international student, on holidays or coming back after living away, as long as you are prepared to talk or just listen to people you would not normally get to meet, Belfast Friendship Club is the place for you.
Belfast Friendship Club offers a special welcome to newcomers who find themselves in Belfast for any reason. Belfast Friendship Club works on three rules: equality, respect and unity.
What we do
Belfast Friendship Club meets on Thursday evenings in a non - profit cafe. You can come in to:
● sit around;
● have a cup of tea or coffee;
● get to know new people or meet old friends;
● find out about events, parties and activities;
● learn about volunteering opportunities;
● exchange information about anything. from language or dance
classes to how to find work:
● learn from each other ' s countries, backgrounds and cultures;
● develop support networks and lifelong friendships .
The atmosphere is friendly and informal. Everyone is welcome. You will receive a warm greeting at the door from one of the Club ’s “older” members.
Events and activities
Belfast Friendship Club also runs events and outings. Most of them are free. Activities include social events such as clothes swaps, a wide range of volunteering opportunities in Belfast and beyond, creative workshops and art projects, picnics and outings, men ' s and women ' s football teams.
Contact us
To contact Belfast Friendship Club, email to Stephanie Mitchell, Belfast Friendship Club coordinator stephanie mitchell @sbrtr. org. uk.
1. What is Belfast Friendship Club ?| A．A dating centre for single people. |
| B．A safe space for building friendships. |
| C．A trusted organization for the jobless. |
| D．A small group for protecting volunteers. |
| A．Respect . |
| B．Outdoor training. |
| C．Chatting skill training. |
| D．Free tickets for two cups. |
| A．Every 3 days. | B．Every 5 days. | C．Every 7 days. | D．Every 15 days. |
| A．Cafe business. |
| B．Health and job training. |
| C．Foreign tourism programmes. |
| D．Social and sporting activities. |
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2. 微信的弊端；
3. 你的看法。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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