1 . Ever wonder why you get along better with some people over others? Or who might become your lifelong friends or romantic partners?     1    .

The sunny person

Ever heard of the saying that you are a mix of your five closest friends? When you surround yourself with sweet and caring people, you also catch their positive energy.

    2    . Just as research shows, positive thinking can increase your lifespan, strengthen your immune system and reduce your risk of developing heart diseases.

The adventure seeker

What’s life without a little adventure?     3    ; together you can start journeys that change your life forever. Not only does being adventurous reduce your levels of anxiety and depression, but it can also make you more intelligent. In addition, the new cultures, environments and experiences can cause your brains to think differently.

The natural psychologist

When you’re having a bad day, it’s good to have someone who understands you. Good listeners make the best friends because they have high emotional intelligence, read you well and provide authenticity（真诚）. Often these natural psychologists would like to ask you some questions that help you think about your problems.     4    .

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When you surround yourself with people who value logic and problem-solving, they can encourage you to use critical thinking instead of just trapping yourself in conflicts. If you’re especially the type of person to depend on others to make you feel better, being around logicians can help you become more independent and practical. They will remind you that working through challenges is more rewarding than passively daydreaming.

A．The enthusiastic logician

B．The man of action

C．Instead of telling you what to do, they would rather guide you to potential solutions

D．Befriend someone who is ready to step out of his comfort zone and travel around

E．People who are positive and optimistic can actually benefit your health

F．Anyhow at least here are four types of people worth keeping in your life

G．Just like rare precious stones, good partners can be hard to find

2 . When I moved into my apartment in Toronto, the path forward of my immigrant life wasn’t clear. I was busy figuring out a new language and culture. I didn’t know anyone well in Toronto and wasn’t sure if I wanted to stay. As time passed, I grew roots into the ground while taking pictures of the garden next door.

My studies required me to take exams which I prepared for in the evenings, after work. My mother visited to take care of me. Once she arrived in Toronto, I showed her a few places she could wander to in the neighborhood. One day, on arriving home in the evening, I found her waiting for me.

“You will not believe it,” she said “Your neighbor talked to me today. She called me over to show me her garden, but I did not want to go empty-handed, so I snatched (一把抓起) the garden pictures from the shelves and gave them to her. She wanted to know about us.” I rang them and got an invitation that same evening.

My neighbors were incredibly welcoming. They “adopted” me that evening. Immigrants themselves, Ann and John were curious about me. They told us about their lives and their grandchildren.

Over the years, I felt like I became an extended member of their family. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, birthdays, I was at Ann and John’s. They helped me embrace my new Canadian identity.

After graduation, I got a chance that meant I needed to move west. I didn’t get back to Toronto much, but when John’s 90th birthday came along, I couldn’t miss it.

Countless family and friends came to their house and its magic garden to celebrate John’s spirit. I stepped away to let myself navigate (穿行) those familiar garden paths, and there, I met Michael. Michael ended up joining me out west, and when we decided to get married, we immediately called Ann and John.

“You are having your wedding here!” they said. We could not refuse that offer. My parents couldn’t make it to our wedding. Age, disease and distance shattered (使破灭) my hopes of having them witness our happiness. But Ann and John, our other families and friends did not let any shadow fall over that day.

Many seasons have now passed. Ann still watches over her garden and perhaps secretly listens for John’s voice, now a memory. Life continues, but I know the garden will grow greener in spring. I cannot wait to wander its pathways again, wandering in Ann’s steps.

1. What do the first three paragraphs mainly talk about?

A．What the author’s new life in Toronto was like.

B．How the author met her neighbors.

C．How the author got along with her neighbors.

D．How the author’s mother interacted with their neighbors.

2. What does the underlined word “adopted” imply in paragraph 4?

A．Ann and John offered the author a place to live.

B．Ann and John made the author feel at home.

C．Ann and John helped the author get a new identity.

D．Ann and John became the author’s legal parents.

3. Why does the author say her neighbors’ garden was a magic garden?

A．It gave her a lot of hope and happiness.

B．It always attracted her to return to visit her neighbors.

C．It was where people gathered to celebrate John’s spirit.

D．It enabled her to meet her neighbors and her husband.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?

A．To tell how she got used to her life in Toronto.

B．To show the importance of a friendly neighborhood.

C．To introduce how she met her husband and married him.

D．To describe the close bond between her and her neighbors.