1 . A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy.
Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend.
At the same time, however, a good friend is honest.
There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun. We should enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humor, too.
| A．He does not look for mistakes in others. |
| B．Real friends share your sorrows and joys. |
| C．Another quality of a friend is reliability. |
| D．Remember a friend in need is a friend indeed. |
| E．Sometimes you will meet fair-weather friends. |
| F．A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. |
| G．When I meet someone who is reliable, honest, and understanding, I know I’ve found a friend! |
When you step into a new environment, fitting in means
Firstly, confidence plays
If you follow what is mentioned above, you
3 . “I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless,” said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. What’s wrong with me? ”
Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character — even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular — experience loneliness at least sometimes. It’s healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. After all, we’ve all heard “No man is an island.” That’s true. We all need others in our lives.
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, we’ve got to get beyond this.
If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures (措施).
Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, don’t wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her know in a non aggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her.
Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go over and talk to her. And don’t let popularity decide whom you reach out to. You’ll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.
Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with “yes” or “no”. For example, don’t ask “Do you have a dog?” Instead, say “So, tell me about your pets.” Avoiding asking “yes” or “no” questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a one word answer.
1. Why does the author begin the text with Lisa’s worry?| A．To set a sad tone. | B．To share Lisa’s pain. |
| C．To introduce the topic. | D．To teach readers a lesson. |
| A．Being refused by others. | B．Putting ourselves in danger. |
| C．Being treated in a rude way. | D．Losing interest in communicating. |
| A．Shy people are hard to talk to. | B．Popular people are often easy going. |
| C．Just waiting for chances will waste our time. | D．A proper manner is important in making friends. |
| A．It is considered unfriendly. | B．It will leave a bad first impression. |
| C．It shows the poor quality of the speaker. | D．It isn’t good for keeping a conversation going. |
4 . Many friendships hit rough patches. Sometimes it is worth the emotional strain to work through your problems, while at other times, especially when a friendship is harmful, it isn’t.
●Reflect and write down the good.
Before you face a difficult conversation with a friend, pause and reflect first. Think of a specific moment that this friendship has brought you joy or excitement. Using that memory as inspiration to write down things you appreciate about a friend.
●Choose a different way to communicate.
If repair efforts have not worked via your usual tech channels, try another way to communicate.
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If you take a step back from the friendship and notice that it’s doing more harm than good, for example, your friend isn’t rooting for your success, bullies you, is inconsiderate, or you feel drained or misunderstood by them, it might be time to end instead of mend.
| A．Follow the red flags. |
| B．Mend it before it’s too late. |
| C．People are thrilled to get mail that’s not a catalog or a bill. |
| D．How to repair a friendship or leave it behind if it’s toxic? |
| E．Not all friendships last a lifetime and it’s OK to give up a bad one. |
| F．This indicates evaluating the balance of harm versus good is crucial. |
| G．Then, sharing that list in conversation with the friend regardless of the outcome. |
5 . Being vulnerable (脆弱的) is not a choice. It’s a
Vulnerability
When some people
Indeed, it’s not easy for us to admit our vulnerability in front of others. In order to protect ourselves, we tend to struggle with
| A．secret | B．reality | C．skill | D．purpose |
| A．report | B．reveal | C．replace | D．prevent |
| A．refers to | B．consists of | C．relies on | D．sticks to |
| A．belief | B．error | C．rights | D．nature |
| A．memories | B．lessons | C．experiences | D．pains |
| A．follow | B．analyse | C．acknowledge | D．remove |
| A．claim | B．doubt | C．celebrate | D．neglect |
| A．hesitating | B．complaining | C．lying | D．waiting |
| A．motivated | B．unwilling | C．desperate | D．unafraid |
| A．blaming | B．spreading | C．teasing | D．exchanging |
| A．criticism | B．fear | C．anger | D．hopelessness |
| A．surprisingly | B．cautiously | C．safely | D．gratefully |
| A．bravery | B．humor | C．ability | D．understanding |
| A．impressed | B．affected | C．improved | D．reminded |
| A．stand | B．request | C．strengthen | D．measure |
People often have a tough time dealing with their feelings of disappointment. That is when you should give them time and understanding and he or she just might come around before long.
I remember talking with my friend Avery about the coming school play Alices Adventure in Wonderland, which we both applied for. Avery had a talent for acting and she was anxious for playing Alice while for me I didn’t care what part I played as long as I would be in. However, when character list was posted, we were surprised to find that I got the part of Alice and Avery was chosen to act the rabbit. I guessed it was because I hadn’t been nervous at all during the audition (试演). But that situation really didn’t occur to me.
Then I asked Avery, “Do you want to come over after school and we can practice our lines?” “You mean, practice your lines?” Avery replied, not even looking at me. “No, thanks. I’m pretty busy this week.” I continued to ask if it would be OK for next week but her answer was negative and full of anger.
That night at dinner, after my parents congratulated me on getting the lead role, they asked how I felt. “Well, I can’t understand.” I said and told them about Avery’s reaction and I believed that she pretty much threw away our friendship.
“Hmm,” said my dad. “Arizona, don’t you think this might be an opportunity for you to be an extra-good friend?” “Dad’s right,” added my mom. “Sometimes when our friends do well, we feel envious (羡慕的) and don’t know how to act. Try giving her a little time and understanding. She’ll come around.”
Over the next week, I did my best to give Avery some space. I practised my lines but I knew I needed some help since my voice was not expressive enough. Day by day, Avery’s attitude seemed softened. As the rehearsal (彩排) day was near, I made a decision.
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One day after school in the rehearsal room, I approached Avery.
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Then came the big day.
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7 . Making and keeping deep, meaningful friendships as an adult is hard, especially for men. Less than half of men report being satisfied with their friendships, and only about 1 in 5 said they had received emotional support from a friend in the last week, compared with 4 in 10 women, according to a 2021 survey from the Survey Center on American Life.
Why is it so hard? When Dr. Frank Sileo, a psychologist based in Ridgewood, New Jersey, first began conducting research on male friendships in 1995, many participants assumed his survey was about homosexuality (同性恋). Such opinions are inaccurate, but showed some of what maybe holding some men back from deep friendships, Sileo said.
Besides, boys receive messages that growing up and “manning up” mean hiding their soft side - a mindset that neuroscience, social science and developmental psychology all show is harmful to them. The drive to toughen up and never show vulnerability (脆弱) that restricts men from friendships can lead them to loneliness, violence and anger. “We consider relationships as feminine.” Sileo said. “If that’s a feminine (女性特有的) thing, it becomes a weakness or inability if men admit to needing friendships. ”
Thus, men seeking closeness might turn to those they see as better at building relationships and feel comfortable exploring their vulnerability with: the women in their lives and their romantic partners, according to Sileo’s research. It may seem like a good solution, but putting everything on a romantic partner can hurt a relationship, whether it is going to a female partner exclusively for emotional support or depending on her to cultivate friendships and get-together for holidays and weekends. It is necessary to have various people to go to for support for different perspectives. “Men need to know it’s not just a woman thing.” she said. “They need to know that men can do it, too. ”
We live in a culture that conflicts with our nature. If we raise children to go against their nature, we shouldn’t be surprised if some of those children grow up to struggle. Research has shown expression of negative emotions improved men’s emotional well-being, increased feelings of being understood and resulted in less reported loneliness. So just as many men make a great effort to eat right, exercise, succeed in their careers and raise children, men should prioritize developing friendships as well.
1. Why does the author mention some numbers in the first paragraph?| A．To inform a fact. | B．To introduce the topic. |
| C．To make a comparison. | D．To support an opinion. |
| A．It studies men’s friendships. |
| B．It studies men’s health. |
| C．It studies male homosexuality. |
| D．It studies reasons why men lack deep friendships. |
| A．A man may turn to a woman. | B．A man may get used to it. |
| C．A man may become feminine. | D．A man may focus more on his career. |
| A．Science. | B．Sports. | C．Entertainment. | D．Health. |
8 . I was talking to some friends while standing in line in the cafeteria at my middle school. As I started to share a funny story, my friend Elizabeth
However, I never wanted to ask what “Coco” meant. I
One day, a classmate stopped by my locker and said to me, “‘Coco’ means Elizabeth thinks you’re being
The next day, at lunchtime, I sat beside Macy, who was sitting with another two girls and who had always seemed nice,
Most adolescents are attempting to
| A．interrupted | B．mentioned | C．greeted | D．recognized |
| A．incredible | B．odd | C．risky | D．relaxing |
| A．knew | B．admitted | C．recalled | D．assumed |
| A．embarrassed | B．guilty | C．lucky | D．ready |
| A．quit | B．sighed | C．laughed | D．complained |
| A．mean | B．annoying | C．unfair | D．dishonest |
| A．believe | B．afford | C．resist | D．make |
| A．ensuring | B．suspecting | C．realizing | D．praying |
| A．broke | B．sank | C．softened | D．melted |
| A．expect | B．deserve | C．intend | D．refuse |
| A．caution | B．sympathy | C．delight | D．regret |
| A．figure out | B．care about | C．count on | D．escape from |
| A．model | B．inspiration | C．guarantee | D．reminder |
| A．critical | B．superior | C．true | D．immune |
| A．new | B．smart | C．imaginary | D．right |
9 . Scientists have long believed that humans need meaningful social connections to survive.
You can think about what your skills and talents are and find a way to turn them into generous acts.
And talk about your struggles, happiness and guilty pleasures. Think about how good it feels to tell a friend you secretly like a boring TV show and hear them say “Me too!”. We feel a deeper connection to our friends when our weakness is met with support.
Talk about your disagreements. It’s hard to deal with conflict in friendships
| A．Be generous with your friends. |
| B．Spend a little time with your friends. |
| C．In fact, they’re connected to our well-being. |
| D．It means they accept us for who we really are, the good and the bad. |
| E．However, being able to handle it in a healthy way can strengthen your friendships. |
| F．For example, if you have green fingers, give your friends some flowers you’ve tended. |
| G．For instance, if you are generous with your friends, treat them to big dinners frequently. |
Amy and I had been best friends since primary school and spent almost every day with each other. Sometimes, other children said we were no fun because we were both very academic(学术的) and liked to study, but we liked it that way. Both of us were very hard-working and always got good grades at school.
I thought we would be like this forever, however, our friendship was on the rocks recently.
One Monday, we had a surprise math quiz. I thought it was quite easy and was not worried about the results.
I must have sounded very proud of myself after the quiz, saying how easy it was and how I was sure to get a good grade. And many classmates looked at me with admiration.
The next day after class, my math teacher told me that I had the lowest grade in the class! I felt so ashamed and couldn’t believe it; I must be really stupid to fail a simple math quiz!
Afterwards, I pretended to be cheerful and greeted others with a smile as usual, but Amy sensed something was wrong.
We went to wash our hands in the girls’ washroom before lunch. She patted me on the shoulder and asked me what happened. Seeing her concerned look, I had to admit how badly I had done in the math quiz. I begged her not to tell anyone else, and couldn’t help sobbing (啜泣). She held me tightly, saying she would keep my secret, and cheered me up.
However, the next day, I noticed that my classmates were staring at me as I came into math class, when I went to sit down, I was shocked to find a piece of paper on my desk that said, “...Stupid Sarah got a D!” I was so upset that I felt like crying.
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Then I began to cry, wondering who let out my secret—was it Amy?
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When hearing the truth from Alice, I was shocked and couldn’t wait to find Amy to apologize.
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