1 . If you’ve ever been in a cheerful mood, then met up with a bad-tempered friend, you’ll know how infectious emotions can be. Before you know it, you realize that you’re feeling down too.    1    . When you’ve been sad, perhaps your friend’s liveliness has helped to lighten your mood.

You might wonder who wins out—if you’re feeling happy and your friend is feeling sad, do you yield to their sadness or do they catch your happiness? Part of the answer is likely depending on their and your levels of expressiveness and receptiveness.     2    . If you smile a lot when you’re happy, you’re more likely to infect your friend. Likewise, if your friend is impressionable and more prone (有做...倾向的) to copying facial expressions, then they’ll be more likely to catch your smiles and start feeling happier.

    3    . For instance, there’s evidence that fear has a smell, and that smelling the sweat of an anxious person can initiate activity in parts of the brain involved in empathy (共情) and processing emotions. In fact, there doesn’t need to be any physical contact at all. Researchers have shown that emotions can spread through social media.     4    .

If and when you encounter an opposite emotion to your own, the experience will likely vary depending on how invested you are in that other person or people.     5    . And if you’re feeling sad and a bunch of strangers surrounding you were laughing their heads off, you’re likely to find it really annoying.

A．Happily, it can work the other way around too.

B．This is especially true when we’re interacting with someone we care about.

C．Everyone varies in how emotionally expressive and impressionable they are.

D．That isn’t to say that facial expressions are the only way for emotions to spread.

E．These processes have to do with effective communication and mutual understanding.

F．If you care about them, you’ll be more motivated to shift emotionally to match their state.

G．People exposed to more negative posts are more likely to post something negative themselves.

2 . Friendship makes life more enjoyable and colorful. Here are some tips for you to make friends.

Make yourself available. Put yourself out there somehow in order to meet people. If you’re still in school, sit somewhere with two other people. If you see opportunities to meet new people, take them.     1    

    2     Be open to trying new activities to meet people around you who have common interests. For example, if you love books and want to meet like-minded friends, join a book club. People who have a passion (激情) for books will end up meeting people with the same interest.

Talk to others actively.     3     You can start talking to people by simply greeting them with a “Good morning, how are you?” as you pass them by.     4    You can talk to anybody: the person sitting next to you in public, or the person in front of you in the lunch line.

Use social media wisely.     5     Social media has given us the amazing ability to connect with people on the Internet and turn them into friends. Using social media like Facebook may be a perfect way to meet people who share the same interest as you.

A．Don’t be too picky.

B．Meet new people nearby.

C．We live in a digital world.

D．Follow people and have fun.

E．If someone invites you to a party, go for it.

F．We shouldn’t make friends on the Internet.

G．If you don’t actually talk to people, you still won’t make friends.

3 . Sometimes our friends’ behaviour can make us angry; sometimes we can see changes they need to make – but how do we tell them? Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier?

It’s important to have evidence (证据) that there is a problem. Evidence that can be agreed on makes it easier for other people to recognize problems. Once you have evidence, it’s important to stress how it influences you and others. Psychologist Andrea Bonior suggests framing problems with “I” . Saying “I feel hurt that you spend less time with me” is better than “You never spend time with me!” .

Staying calm is of great importance. Being in tension might lead you to act badly and cause an argument. Bonior recommends you should accept that the conversation could make you anxious. If you think about this yourself, it can help you focus on positive results. If you recognize your anxiety to your friend, you will show a more human side. Another psychologist, Laura Brennan, points out how it’s important that we let go of our self-respect and don’t focus on the need to be proved right. This can help reduce tension.

Listening to the other person and asking questions can lower the potential for disagreement. Many experts recommend planning your words, so that you can say things in a way that avoids disagreement. However, Bonior is against overplanning as   this   can   stop   you   being   flexible   enough   to   sincerely   follow   and   join   in   the discussion.

Being patient is necessary. Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion, and that it may be harder than you thought. This will help you to set practical goals for what you can achieve.

1. Why should we keep calm in face of tension?

A．To avoid an argument.	B．To respect ourselves.
C．To make ourselves anxious.	D．To focus on right things.

2. What does the underlined word “framing” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Reminding.

B．Expressing.

C．Ignoring.

D．Escaping.

3. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?

A．Overplanning will cause argument.

B．Bonior supports overplanning words.

C．Argument will disappear by listening.

D．Many experts suggest planning words.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Good qualities of a true friend

B．Great power of communication

C．Effective ways to reduce tension

D．Talking to solve friendship problems

4 . Friendships can enrich your life in many ways. Good friends teach you about yourself and challenge you to be better.     1    . So how do friendships contribute to your well-being?

●Friends encourage healthy behaviors

One possible explanation for those health benefits is that friendships can help you make lifestyle changes that can have a direct impact on your well-being. For example, your friends can help you set and maintain goals to eat better and exercise more.

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If you find yourself going through a hard time, having a friend to help you through can make the transition (转变) easier.

Research also shows that happiness is contagious (有感染力的) among friends. One study of high school students found that those who were depressed were twice as likely to recover if they had happy friends.     3    .

●Friends help build your confidence

    4    . But supportive friends can help you feel more confident by offering praise when you’re feeling unsure. They’ll shine a light on just how amazing you are and how much you have to offer others.

●Friends push you to be your best

Great friends have the power to mold(塑造) you into the best version of yourself.     5    . They encourage you and push you to do better and be the person you want to be—your “ideal self”.

A．Friends help you beat stress

B．Friends give you emotional support

C．They also have a positive impact on your health

D．They see you and love you for who you truly are

E．Friends can also help you cope with stressful situations

F．Everyone has self-doubts and insecurities every now and then

G．Likewise, kids were half as likely to develop depression if their friends had a “healthy mood”

5 . How to Make Friends at Community College

Making friends in community college is a bit trickier than in four-year schools in some cases. Students don’t typically dorm at community colleges, so there isn’t always a shared living environment.    1    Here’s a look at how to make friends at a community college.

Get hired on campus

While working part-time, most initial engagement involves assisting students with their needs. For example, if you work in the bookstore, the conversational icebreaker usually focuses on finding out what the other students need to find. Previously, you may have only had opportunities to socialize with other students in your classes.    2    .

Attend events

    3    . Whether it’s special lectures, career fairs, musical performances, or anything else, these occasions bring students together outside of the classroom. By participating in activities that correspond to their hobbies or preferences, you and your peers can meet other like-minded students. Plus, the event can be an initial topic of conversation, giving your peers an easy way to engage with others.

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College work will occupy most of your day. Your health, for one, is something you may start to neglect as you throw yourself fully into college life. Needless to say, ignoring your health is absolutely unacceptable.    5    . You can start with your pal by heading over to your school’s gym or fit-ness center and try meeting new people there.

A．Work out with a partner

B．Find a job in your gym

C．You may start to see some new faces at your job though.

D．However, that doesn’t mean opportunities aren’t available

E．Community colleges offer programs that are two years long

F．Community colleges do hold a variety of activities throughout the year

G．Finding yourself an exercise buddy will help encourage you to become more active

6 . The friends we meet in school teach us how to share. When we grow older, our friends teach us how to take responsibility (责任). As we continue into our 40s and beyond, we learn to weather the ups and downs in life.     1     Friendship is key to our success with all our relationships and it can create a sense of purpose in our lives.

The people we bring into our lives as friends will show us how to forgive (原谅), laugh, and make conversation.     2     We understand the process of meeting new acquaintances (熟人) and finding out what makes them tick.

One of the most overlooked advantages of friendship is that it helps keep our minds and bodies strong.     3     A recent Harvard study found that having good friendships in our life even helps improve brain health. Friendship is also important to our mental (精神的) health. One study even suggested spending time with positive friends actually changes our feelings for the better.     4    

Friends don’t completely cure (治愈) loneliness but they do help us during lonely times. Having a lifelong friend lets us know that some friendships won’t last forever but each one brings something special. We learn more about ourselves and how important it is to have someone, just one person, who knows and understands you.     5    

A．We should value those painful times.

B．Some friends share a different worldview.

C．This is the key to coming out of loneliness.

D．We don’t just talk with others but learn from them.

E．Once again, friends provide a sounding board and place for us to grow.

F．In fact, it’s as important to our physical health as eating well and keeping fit.

G．That means we’re happier when we choose to spend time with happy people.

7 . Being a student, especially an international one, means having a lot of friends in different countries. So, for us, it is quite common to maintain (维持) friendships by electronic communications. I never believed in Internet friendship. Yes, I met people online. I had one very good friend from a forum (论坛); we were talking and then we just disappeared from each other’s lives. So I never thought that an Internet friend might be truly real.

Recently, I changed my mind. A few weeks ago I came back from St Petersburg, a city I don’t know at all, except for one girl who changed my understanding of friendship.

I met Dilyara on a FanFiction website. I found one of her stories, and really liked it so I commented (评论) on it. She liked my stories too. Then after a while of just reading them, we decided to exchange real names and started chatting on social media platforms (社交媒体平台).

In just 3 days we knew everything about each other. We just understood each other in seconds; we had the same interests, made the same jokes and shared common opinions and similar situations in our lives. In a week we couldn’t spend one day without texting each other. We were sending each other gifts and letters on birthdays, New Year, and other holidays. She helped me a lot on my bad days and I was also there for her. Although we have thousands of kilometres between us, it is the strongest friendship I have ever had.

Internet friendship is something really good. Victoria Lebed, a student from London, tells me she also believes in Internet friendship. She actually has a few online friends she is always happy to talk to. They share what is going on in their lives and give each other advice. But she says: “Yes, you always need to be careful, don’t send your bank details or share personal information or photos if you are unsure about someone’s identity.”

1. What was the author’s attitude to Internet friendship at first?

A．It could last long.	B．It was not helpful.
C．It was not trustworthy.	D．It influenced people’s daily life badly.

2. What made the author and Dilyara’s friendship possible?

A．Their liking for each other’s stories.

B．Their time together in hard times.

C．Their face-to-face conversation.

D．Their common background.

3. What can we say about the author and Dilyara’s friendship in Paragraph 4?

A．It will end soon.

B．It is a close one.

C．It makes them tired and uncomfortable.

D．It is their most important social relationship.

4. What does Victoria Lebed suggest people do when making friends online?

A．Keep your secrets and take them seriously.

B．Talk about things you both like.

C．Open your hearts to each other.

D．Make friends but be careful.

8 . You are certain to enjoy chatting to your friends.     1    . Make sure to ask your friends some more personal and interesting questions next time.

What Are Your Best Childhood Memories?

Ask your friends to find out what stands out as their most impressive memory from their childhood: watching the same cartoons on Saturday mornings, playing with the same types of toys, or winning a school spelling competition?     2    

Where Should We Hang Out Next?

Come to an agreement on what to do that will be fun for everyone. Ask your friends for their activity ideas and give your own.     3     Perhaps you can suggest a day trip to a Disneyland park in a nearby city, or maybe some of your friends want to take a night camping trip.

What Does Your Future Hold?

Ask your friends about their plans after high school graduation, Let them discuss whether they want to go to college, or go to work directly.     4     Perhaps some of your friends wanted to become doctors after hearing a speech from a famous medical worker. Share your own dream jobs with them and give your reasons.

What’s Your Riskiest Experience?

    5     Ask your friends about their most unforgettable experiences. It will be interesting to discuss any extremely frightening but often exciting stories. Perhaps one of your friends rode on the world’s fastest roller coaster (过山车) while another friend may have bungee jumped off a cliff (悬崖). Maybe someone even took a ride in a hot air balloon.

A．Create a list of all the suggestions.

B．Everybody can talk about the classes.

C．Share your own most enjoyable ones with them.

D．Discuss new music and movies that you find interesting.

E．Unusual experiences can be the topic for exciting conversations.

F．However, after you know everything about them, your conversations may get boring.

G．If they are in college, ask them what influences helped them decide on their job choices.

9 . If you miss one of the old friends you’ve lost touch with and think about reaching out to them, you may worry about whether it’ll be just like old times, or uncomfortable and awkward. Here are some ways to help you avoid any awkwardness while reconnecting with an old friend.

Reach out through social media. Connect with them through social media, text message or other means if you’re too nervous to make a phone call or to begin a meet up. Follow up on one of their most recent posts.     1    

Show some love. If you’re really happy to connect with your old friend, make it a point to communicate that to them.     2     Sincere warmth can help lessen some of the awkwardness that may build up in a relationship.

    3     Start conversation by bringing up a fun time you shared. It will transport you both back to that moment when you were close and help smooth over the “What are you up to now?” conversations that sound too rigid (死板).

Display your interest. As you chat with your friend, try to pay attention and ask follow-up questions.     4     Empathizing (共鸣) with them can help you connect with them and get to know who they are today.

Move past conflicts. Don’t talk a lot about your conflicts or the reasons why your friendship became less close. If it happens to come up naturally down the line, then feel free to address any possible hurt feelings.     5     In the beginning, just focus on what you had in common and the good times you shared together.

A．Bring back a happy memory.

B．Make detailed plans for the future.

C．But better avoid taking the risk too soon.

D．Update your friend on everything going on in your life.

E．This shows you’re interested in what they’re sharing with you.

F．Be warm with them and let them know how much it means to you.

G．Then starting conversation about what they’re up to will be a natural thing.

10 . Friendship makes life more enjoyable and enriches one’s everyday experiences. Finding friends can be challenging but can often be achieved by approaching others with common interests. As we move through life, we find that there are many things out of our control.    1    One thing that we can control is who our friends are, and this decision can either make our lives so much richer and beautiful, or more stressful and disappointing.    2    

Why friends are so important?

Having solid friendships is important for two main reasons. First, they make life more enjoyable. We get to share the beautiful aspects of life with people who we love, which can enrich our everyday experiences.    3    Having friends to support us through hard times can make unimaginably difficult situations seem more tolerable.

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This might sound silly, but finding friends can be challenging! Through my personal experience, I learned that it was important to enjoy life instead of struggling for excellence all of the time. Friendship comes into existence where two souls have a lot in common and are found close in reading clubs or fitness centers, etc.

Is the friendship more one-sided?

    5    Friends help enrich our lives, but we enrich theirs too! Friendship gets us through the tough times in life, makes things more fun and enjoyable, and all-around makes our lives better. The backbone of any successful friendship is one where both sides put in equal effort and support.

A．Where do we find friends?

B．What draws people together as friends?

C．Second, our friends help us through the difficult times.

D．Today we’ll focus on the following questions on how to choose friends.

E．This forced me to seek out other ways to form connections with people.

F．The most beautiful friendship is pouring time and energy into both sides.

G．We can’t choose our parents, or control the things happening in the world.