1 . Calling someone your partner sounds wonderful, but it becomes even more enjoyable when that person is also your best friend. Here are five things that happen when your partner is your best friend.

Make each other laugh.     1     Because you understand each other’s sense of humor, you enjoy bringing it out. Laughter lights up the worst of days. Best friends don’t laugh at each other, but they laugh with one another.

Cheer for each other. We all need our own personal cheer leader. Having someone who believes the best in us helps us to know the best in ourselves. Real friends realize our advantages even when we don’t.     2    

Bring out the best in each other. Some people show best parts of themselves while others can bring out the best in you.     3     Something about their presence makes you want to be better people.

    4     We all have parts living inside us somewhere. Many of us hide this part of ourselves. When you bravely reveal these pieces of yourself, you show how much you want to develop a closer friendship. If you find out that your partner accepts your hidden side, you will trust them more. This real friendship draws you closer to one another.

Lend a helping hand. Good friends come together to lend a helping hand. They see the need and help to meet the need.     5     Or occasionally they help you get more fun while you rest.

A．Share your hidden side.

B．Never be afraid of weaknesses.

C．Great friends know how to get laughs out of one another.

D．When they join you, you can come up with creative ideasl

E．When you spend time alone, you feel better about yourselves.

F．For example, they often help to take out the litter or clean the floor.

G．They support us and encourage us when we are upset or disappointed.

2 . If you’re new in a school or you are shy, making new friends might seem like a challenge. Luckily, you can overcome (克服) that challenge by following the tips below.

    1    . You’re more likely to be friends with someone if you have something in common with them. Try to find clubs or groups based on your favorite hobbies and then join them to meet like-minded people. Also, pay attention to people who spend their free time doing the same things you love to do.

Introduce yourself to new people whenever possible.     2    , it can be inviting to just sit there quietly, especially if you’re shy. However, you and the other person will both be more comfortable after a simple introduction. Make eye contact with the person, smile, and try to seem warm and relaxed instead of nervous or anxious.     3    . If there is music playing, for instance, try saying something like, “I love this song, don’t you?”

Give other people some space.     4    , even if they’re your friends. Don’t expect too much of their time and attention. Be there for them when they need you and continue to extend invitations, but don’t feel upset if they turn you down because they are busy or need some time alone.

Overcome your fear of rejection. One of the biggest difficulties to reach out and make new friends is the fear that we will not be accepted. Try not to take it personally if someone does not accept your invitation. Understand that the rejection may have more to do with who the other person is than it has to do with you.     5    .

A．If you really want to find new friends

B．Spend time around people who show kindness

C．When you’re around someone you don’t know

D．Look for people who have the same hobbies as you

E．Keep in mind that other people have their own lives to focus on

F．Then, break the ice by talking about whatever is going on around you

G．Keep stepping out and you will finally find someone who is the right friend for you

3 . Do you think that you are not outgoing enough? Are you too shy to make friends?    1    They will help you.

Always be clean. Take a shower, brush your teeth, and try to look nice. Dress in clean clothes.     2    Then your friends will like you very much.

    3    Try to smile more often at people. It will make them think that you are friendly. Then people want to talk to you more even if they don’t know you.

Just talk. Some people worry about talking because they think, “What am I going to talk about with that person?”     4    They just go up to people and say what they think.

Listen to people. You can’t just talk all the time. You have to listen to others and give your ideas. Let them know you care about them.

Read the news!    5    Surf the Internet for news and information, and talk about them when you are with your friends.

A．Your friends will like you very much.

B．They must make you feel good and comfortable.

C．Don’t just stay at home and do nothing.

D．Smile more often.

E．Read the following rules.

F．Talk to others politely.

G．Outgoing people don’t even think about it.

4 . True love is happiness. True love is sharing your world with your dearest. How do you turn friendship into love? Is there a fine line between the two?     1    

Be considerate and thoughtful towards the person.

Whatever the situation is, put yourself in your friends’ shoes. If they are in trouble, help them out.    2     If they are sad, be a shoulder to cry on. Nobody doesn’t like to be close friends with a considerate and thoughtful person.

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If you’re really good friends with some people, go into town to catch a coffee, invite them on walks, or just invite them to your house for a bit of a catch-up. The possibilities are endless. Just make sure you know them well enough to feel comfortable having deep conversations and sharing your world with them. You don’t want them to be creeped out (爬出) with your sudden eagerness and interest.

Help them out once in a while.

    4     If they’re having a bit of crisis in work, let them believe in you. If they’re having problems with family and friends, give good and sensible advice. The bottom line is to be caring.

Be caring and friendly.

Try not to have any arguments, even though they can easily happen. Don’t ever cheat and always look your best for them.    5    

A．Make eye contacts with them.

B．Spend plenty of time with them.

C．If they are happy, be happy with them.

D．Respect them and be friendly to them.

E．Here is a simple guide to seeking true love.

F．Have opinions, express your views and be a real friend.

G．If they’re struggling at school, go over a few topics with them.

5 . When you feel down, you are expecting to receive support or comfort from your friends. Your friends feel the same way. However, it may be not easy to cheer up your friends when you can’t be by their side.     1    

Ask if there’s anything you can do to help. Different people prefer to be comforted in different ways. Ask if there’s anything specific you can do to help your friends.    2     While you’re talking on the phone, say something like, "What can I do to help? I’m always here if you need anything.

    3     This simple gesture can really brighten your friends’ day. If your friends are in need of comfort, send them frequent reminders that you’re thinking of them. Share something that reminded you of them. It will let your friends know that they’re still important in your life even if they’re far away.

List why you think they’re special.    4     Send them a list of all the reasons why you think they’re amazing. Whether it be their kind and compassionate (富有同情心的) nature, their sense of style, or their ability to find the coolest music, tell them why you are so grateful to know them. After reading what you have listed, they will feel encouraged.

Send them a gift. Surprise them with something special to make their day. Arrange for flowers to be delivered to their apartment or mail them one of their favorite albums.     5     A homemade gift, like a knitted (针织的) scarf or a piece of artwork, will lift their spirits all the same.

A．Send a gift to them to celebrate their success.

B．Thankfully, there are many ways you can help.

C．Therefore, you can visit them to cheer them up.

D．Text them to let them know they’re on your mind.

E．You don’t have to go all out in terms of spending.

F．If they’ve been down on themselves lately, they may need a reminder.

G．The question alone will show you care, and they will appreciate your kind offer.

6 . Being a good friend isn't always easy. True friendships are more than worth the effort, though. They make us much happier.     1    

Being trustworthy

    2     . If you say you'll hang out with a friend or do a friend a favor, then try to stick to what you promised. Don't act as if you're perfect. If you know you've made a mistake, admit it. If your friend tells you a secret, don't tell anyone-else. Also, don't talk about your friends behind their backs, and don't spread stories about them.

Being supportive

Always be ready to help your friend. And do it just to be kind, not because you want something in return. You need to help your friends when they' re having a hard time. If you see a problem, speak up, no matter how awkward you may feel.     3     , and take the time to truly listen to what your friend says. Don't make your friend feel as if he or she can't get a word in.

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If you want your friendship to last, you should be able to forgive even if your friend does something that hurts you. First, let your friend know how you feel about what he or she did. Then, if your friend is sincerely sorry, you should forgive him or her.

    5     Instead, let them be who they are, and appreciate them for their different way of seeing things.

A．Don't do all the talking

B．Making your friendship last

C．Don't try to forgive everyone-around you

D．Don't try to make them think and act like you

E．Try your best not to make a promise you can't keep

F．The following are ways to become the happiest person

G．Here are some things that will help you be a good friend to others

7 . The bell for lunch rang at Glendale Primary School. However, instead of heading to the canteen like all the other children did, Jonah, a new student at the school, went to the library. Other than the noise of the air-conditioner, the library was quiet and there was barely a soul in sight. Far in a corner, he spotted Mrs Lim, the librarian, who was too busy shelving some books to pay any attention to him. The library was near to the canteen. Jonah could hear children laughing and chatting. He wished he was outside playing with some friends but he did not let this bother him.

Suddenly, Jonah heard a sound in the corner. He looked around and saw a pair of eyes looking at him from behind, the bookshelves. Jonah turned back, eyes as wide as saucers (茶碟). “Oh dear!” he whispered. He peeked (窥视) over his shoulder again and saw a smaller boy walking towards him.

The boy pulled out the chair next to Jonah and sat down. “I’m Henry. Why are you reading here when you could be playing with your friends instead?” asked he. “Uh...” Jonah looked around the library, avoiding Henry’s gaze (注视). He did not want Henry to know the real reason why he was in the library. What would Henry think of him if he knew Jonah did not have any friends? It would make Jonah feel more uncomfortable.

As Jonah turned the page, he realized Henry was still sitting there, watching him steadily.

“I know how you feel. Just say hello to someone today,” Henry encouraged Jonah. “I promise they’ll respond. Once you’ve made the first move, it just gets easier.”

Jonah appreciated the advice and thanked him before making his way out of the library. In the hallway outside the library, a boy from Jonah’s class was crouched on the floor, picking up pens and pencils that had dropped out of his pencil case. Jonah remembered what Henry had advised him to do.

“Hello, I’m Jonah. Let me help you,” he offered.

The boy looked up at him. “Thank you! My name is Ruben.”

Victory at last, Jonah thought, feeling proud of himself.

1. What can we know from the text?

A．The thought of playing outside bothered Jonah.

B．The library was not crowded at lunchtime.

C．The librarian was annoyed by the noise outside.

D．Jonah had had lunch before going to the library.

2. Why were Jonah’s eyes “as wide as saucers” in paragraph 2?

A．He turned too quickly and felt a little dizzy.

B．He was shocked by the pair of eyes peeking at him.

C．He was too thin because of lacking enough nutrition.

D．He didn’t expect the smaller boy would come to him.

3. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Jonah’s not having any friends in the school.

B．Henry’s impoliteness in asking the question.

C．Jonah’s shyness after he found Henry’s gaze.

D．Henry’s thought of Jonah if he knew Jonah’s real situation.

4. Why was Jonah proud of himself at last?

A．He had never doubted or forgotten Henry’s advice.

B．He had completed a good deed of helping a classmate.

C．He had managed to overcome his fear and shyness.

D．He had met a classmate who was in the same situation.