“Let’s welcome the new arrival!” said Mrs. White. When Kevin went straight to the blackboard, he overheard his new classmates’ comments. “Look at his shabby and wrinkled sneakers!” He felt his face flushed (脸红). “My name is Ke … vin!” The whole class burst out laughing except one boy in red.
At the thought of the sharp remarks, Kevin felt depressed. All the heartbroken memories crowding in, he was about to sob when he felt a gentle pat on his back. “Hey, my name is Mike,” he said and shook hands with Kevin. Kevin’s face lit up immediately. Soon the two boys became good friends. They found they had a lot in common — both of them liked soccer. From then on, they played soccer every afternoon after school. Unable to afford a ball, Mike made a ball out of old socks bound together with plastic tape.
The sun was shining and the ball was spinning across the grass as the two friends laughed and shouted with joy. Suddenly, the ball stopped when a new sneaker pinned it to the ground. It was Steven. “A stupid ball,” Steven said scornfully (轻蔑地).
The next morning, Kevin received an envelope from his uncle, in which there was a 100-dollar bill. He bought a pair of brand-new shoes and a new soccer ball. The next day, Steven invited Kevin to play soccer on the playground. When Kevin saw Mike sitting on the old bench waiting for him, he hugged his new soccer ball to the chest and ignored his friend. Mike sat there silently, tears rolling down his cheeks.
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One day as Kevin walked past the old bench, he saw the home-made ball under it with a note.
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Holding the home-made ball, Kevin sat on the bench and waited.
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Jane and I were college roommates, and our first meet was far from friendly. I, an outgoing and passionate girl, found Jane, a quiet and shy person, difficult to get along with. Our conflicting lifestyles became a headache for both of us. Jane enjoyed early mornings at the library, absorbed in reading, while I preferred my sleep-ins. The sound of her early morning routine, from washing up to organizing the room, really got on my nerves. Jane would actively tidy up our shared space after study, while my desk remained in constant disorder.
One morning, I was unexpectedly awakened by a loud crash, only to discover that Jane had accidentally broken my favorite cup. Imagining all the disagreements, I was getting mad. I lost my temper and yelled a bunch of angry words at her without thinking. “What on earth, Jane! That was my favorite cup!” “I’m so sorry! I’ll clean it up.” “Clean it up? You’ve got to be kidding me!” After my outburst, Jane’s eyes welled up with tears. Silently, she began to clean up the broken pieces before leaving the room with her bag.
That night, as the bell signaling the end of study hours rang, I returned to the room only to find it empty. The roommate, who usually hangs around the room, was nowhere to be seen. It felt a little strange like something wasn’t right. I thought maybe she was still upset about our argument in the morning. I started worrying. Did what I said hurt her feelings? Is she avoiding me now? I kept thinking about our argument. It was then that I noticed the cleanliness Jane had left behind — a dorm so clean you could eat off the floor. I was filled with regret as I became aware of the consequences of my morning outburst. I didn’t want to ruin our friendship. Feeling bad and wanting to fix things, I decided to go to find her.
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I was about to walk towards the door when it suddenly opened.
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With care, I opened the beautifully wrapped box.
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3 . 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. |
4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was my tenth birthday—double digits—which would be a big day for me, and I would have the biggest party ever. The guest list, which I kept at the back of my homework assignment folder, began with a few close friends. But in the two weeks before that special Friday night, it had quickly grown from seven girls to a large total of seventeen. Nearly every girl in my fifth-grade class had been invited to sleep over at my house for a big celebration. I was especially happy when each guest I invited excitedly accepted the invitation. I couldn’t wait! It would be a night of scary stories, funny games, pizza and lots of presents, which would be a happy paradise (天堂) for kids. Who could resist it?
But as I later realized, I would truly treasure only one gift I received that night.
The big night finally came. Every friend invited came to my house on time. We kept dancing, singing, talking loudly and playing all pop games. As you could imagine, my family room was full of crazy shouts and bursts of laughter. We had just finished a game of Twister and were lining up for the limbo (林波舞)when the doorbell rang suddenly. I hardly paid attention to who might be at the door. What did it matter? Who cared? Everyone I liked from school was there, in my family room, preparing for the game —to lean under the stick held by my two sisters.
“Judy, come here for a minute,” Mom answered the door and called loudly from the front door.
I hated to be interrupted. I rolled my eyes and shrugged to my friends as if to say, “Now who would dare bother me at a time like this?” What I really wanted to say was, “It’s tough being popular!”
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I ran to the front door, wondering who it was, and then I stopped.
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I slowly accepted the gift from Sarah.
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5 . What Friendship Means to Me
When deciding what is most important in life, some people choose money, while others choose things like security and comfort.
Friendship means not being alone. Once I was travelling for sightseeing by myself. I didn't mind being alone, but when I saw all of the tourists having their pictures taken together. I began feeling sad. I ended up returning to the train station and spending the rest of the day in the waiting room.
Friendship means having someone to rely on. Last year, I left my schoolbag on a trolleybus, and I lost all of my notes for the final exam.
Friendship means being committed to others.
Friendship means a lot to me in a word.
| A．You can imagine how worried I was. |
| B．What’s worse, I couldn’t find my wallet. |
| C．It gives me a sense of purpose and belonging. |
| D．The best way to have a friend is to be a friend. |
| E．Life is no fun without a companion to share it with. |
| F．Friendship provides support in both good and bad times. |
| G．However, for me, the most important thing in life is friendship. |
6 . Healthy friendships can protect against anxiety and increase happiness. While many people believe it’s the number of friends that matters, research shows that quality is more important—and having even a small group of close friends is a stronger sign of happiness than having lots of general connections.
● Continuously spend time.
● Get vulnerable (脆弱的).
Another key is allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Start by sharing small opinions, like what you think about your book club’s latest choice.
●Mix in several creativity.
It might be time to put new energy into your most familiar (熟悉的) friendships. That goes for both conversations and activities.
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Every friendship will surely arrive at key moments: the highs and lows in life that certainly affect how we feel about our friendships. Was your friend there when you got promoted or became seriously ill? The answer determines how much we’ll value that friendship.
| A．Turn to your friends. |
| B．Show up for the important moments. |
| C．Here are some useful ways to build up friendships. |
| D．Making time for whom we care about can deepen friendships. |
| E．Go deeper by telling your friends what you’re now struggling with. |
| F．Arrange moments of conversation where you can do something different. |
| G．If you’re in low spirits, be open about how you’re feeling and deal with it. |
7 . When a friendship hit s a wall, how do you know whether to work on the relationship or let it go? “It actually is a matter of life and death,” wrote Lydia Denworth in her book. “Friendship is not a choice．It’s a necessity that is important to our ability to succeed.” If you’ve lost touch with good friends, it could be time to work through hurt feelings and repair the friendships．
●Think and write down the good
Before you face a difficult conversation with a friend, pause and think it over．“Think of the moments when this friendship has brought you joy or excitement,” suggested Adam, author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness.
●Choose a different way to communicate
●Give it time and try again
People differ in how they deal with conflict (争执), so remember that you may need to give a friendship some breathing room before trying again.
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Sometimes a friendship suffers because of a miscommunication, and sometimes the problems run much deeper. Franco encouraged people not to let a single problem break up a friendship. “Conflict is a chance to improve a friendship. Don’t give up on friendships because one problem has occurred,” Franco said.
| A．Don’t give up |
| B．Stay with your friends |
| C．Here are some ways to repair a friendship |
| D．Then write down things you appreciate about a friend |
| E．However, you should find ways to change your relationship |
| F．If repair efforts have not worked, try a different way to communicate |
| G．Franco, a friendship expert, said that friendships may require time to make progress |
| A. cut B. curious C. found D. creative E. spent F. bit G. simply H. thoughtful I. built J. village K. friendship L. harvest |
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9 . Have you ever had to wait in line at a store and found yourself avoiding eye contact, whether with employees or other customers? You may hope it is easier to meet new people or feel at ease at a party.
●Stop worrying about the outcome.
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Remember that being true to yourself is more important than what strangers think. Who you are is no less important than who anyone else is. Every person has their own story and journey, and yours is just as important as anyone else’s.
●Don’t share too much too quickly.
It can sometimes be easy to share a little too much information about yourself, especially if you are excited or anxious when engaging with strangers.
| A．Share your important stories. |
| B．This helps to advance your friendship. |
| C．Don’t care what strangers may think of you. |
| D．So be proud of yourself and be honest with yourself. |
| E．Learning to talk to strangers can be challenging but fun. |
| F．But oversharing information may lead to an uncomfortable situation. |
| G．A conversation is a common way to start a relationship with strangers. |
10 . Friendships can enrich your life in many ways. Good friends teach you about yourself and challenge you to be better. They also have a positive impact on your health.
●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.
●Friends give you emotional support.
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.
●Friends help build your confidence.
Everyone has self-doubts and insecurities every now and then.
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Great friends have the power to mold(塑造)you into the best version of yourself. They see you and love you for who you truly are. They encourage you and push you to do better and be the person you want to be —your “ideal self”.
| A．Friends push you to be your best |
| B．So how do friendships contribute to your well-being |
| C．If you find yourself going through a hard time |
| D．Friends help you beat stress |
| E．Parents can also help you cope with stressful situations |
| F．Likewise, kids were half as likely to develop depression if their friends had a “healthy mood” |
| G．But supportive friends can help you feel confident by offering praise when you’re feeling unsure |
