1 . Do you have a hard time saying“no”? If “yes” rules your life and “no” doesn’t exist, here are some tips for you to say “no” without feeling bad.
Switch out “no” for “later”If you’re just starting out, you don’t have to jump straight to “no”.
Sometimes, invites or requests happen naturally and in person, requiring an answer immediately.
Offering an excuse may seem polite to decline a request, but it sets you up for an awkward situation. No matter what excuse you offer, people who are determined to get you to say “yes” will come up with a way to reel (卷轴) you in.
If the person asking you for something is someone who you want to maintain a positive relationship with, you can decrease the impact of your “no” by offering an alternative.
| A．Don’t offer an explanation |
| B．Don’t say “yes” to others easily |
| C．Saying “no”at once can be tough |
| D．But noisy places with many people aren’t your choices |
| E．So it would be useful to rehearse your “no” in advance |
| F．Being frank with people by saying “no” doesn’t mean rude |
| G．The goal is to find a common ground and reach an agreement |
2 . Lying to friends and family members may seem like a way to lose their trust.
To study how these two types of lies affect relationships within social groups, researchers created a hypothetical (假定的) mathematical model. The model showed that individuals who tell anti-social lies become isolated (孤立的) within their social networks sometimes.
While the researchers created a hypothetical model, it could be used to understand how lying affects groups of friends in the real world.
| A．Do white lies serve a social function? |
| B．And real-world lies can take many forms. |
| C．What exactly are the “right” reasons for lying? |
| D．But new research suggests this may not always be the case. |
| E．This type of lie weakens the friendships between two people. |
| F．However, individuals who tell white lies don’t have such feeling. |
| G．It could also help scientists understand the influence of lying in online communities. |
Every day I pass by a homeless old man on the street. He usually sat near where I attend college. He tells me "hello" in a
He always
He stayed on my mind all day, and I knew what I had to do. I went out and bought him a watch. Not an expensive one, but one that was similar
When I saw him the next day, he was smiling as ever. When I bent down
4 . The other day, my friend Jane was invited to a 40th birthday party. The time printed on the invitation was 7:30 p. m. Jane went off with her husband David, expecting a merry evening of wine, food, and songs.
By 9:45, everybody was having great fun, but no food had appeared. Jane and David were restless. Other guests began whispering that they, too, were hungry. But no one wanted to leave, just in case some food was about to appear. By 11:00, there was still no food, and everyone was completely off their heads. Jane and David left, hungry and angry.
Their experience suggests that the words on the printed invitations need to be made clearer. Everyone reads and understands the invitations differently. Most of us would agree that 6:30-8:30 p. m. means drinks only, that after 8:00 p. m. or 8:30 p. m. means possible dinner, and that 9:30 p. m. and any time thereafter means no food — eat beforehand and roll up late.
But this is not always the case. If asked to a students' party at 6:30 p. m., it is normal for guests not to appear before midnight, if at all, and no one cares. Being the first to arrive — looking eager — is social death. When my mother is asked to a party at 6:30, she likes to be there, if not on time, then no later than seven. My age group (late thirties) falls somewhere between the two, but because we still think we're young, we're probably closer to student-time than grown-up time.
The accepted custom at present is confusing, sometimes annoying, and it often means you may go home hungry, but it does lend every party that precious element (要素) of surprise.
1. The underlined words "off their heads" probably mean " ".| A．tired | B．crazy | C．curious | D．hot |
| A．party invitations can be confusing |
| B．party-goers usually get hungry at parties |
| C．people should ask for food at parties |
| D．birthday parties for middle-aged people are dull |
| A．very difficult |
| B．particularly thoughtful |
| C．friendly and polite |
| D．socially unacceptable |
| A．It's safe to arrive late just when food is served. |
| B．It's wise to eat something before going to a party. |
| C．It's important to follow social rules of party-going. |
| D．It's necessary to read invitations carefully. |
5 . How to Make New Friends
When you start high school，you need to make some new friends because your old friends may be away from you now. It’s not easy to make new friends，but it’s important to make new friends. Good friends help you to be happier.
Be confident after you enter high school. People like making friends with those who are confident.
Enjoy your new friends. Do something small but nice for them.
Be a good friend. Being good friends is about trusting each other and caring for each other. It’s about give-and-take.
| A．For example，you can save a seat for your friend. |
| B．Be there for your friends when you’re needed. |
| C．Be yourself when you’re talking with others. |
| D．Pick up your courage and talk to someone. |
| E．They can help you do better at school. |
| F．Everyone needs new friends. |
| G．Don’t be afraid of others. |
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This morning, when I was walking on the streets, I saw that two travelers were reading a map, looked puzzled. It seemed that they were lost. I went up and asked what I could help them. They told me they are looking for the Temple of Heaven. I led them to nearest bus stop and advised them to take Bus No. 20, who could take them there directly. They were appreciated my help greatly. Short after that, the bus came and we waved goodbye each other.
Seeing them on the bus, we felt a kind of satisfaction.
