Question

【题目】How to make friends

Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. ___【1】___But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.

Associate with others

The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.

Start a conversation

Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. __【2】____You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is very use full skill in relating with other people.

_【3】_____

Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friends together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.

Let it grow

It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friends with calls, messages and or visits as this would likely wear him or her our and finally you may lose your friend. _【4】_____The best friendships are the ones grow naturally.

Enjoy your friendship

The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. __【5】____try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.

Be cheerful.

Do things together

Do not wait to be spoken to.

Try not to find fault with your friends.

Making new friends comes easy for some people.

F. For a friendship to develop your need to stay in touch.

G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.

Answer 1

【答案】【1】E

【2】C

【3】B

【4】G

【5】D

【解析】【1】根据后面的“but for many of us the process is difficult ad requires courage.”可知前面说的是这个过程对某些人来说很容易。

【2】有后面的“you can always start the conversation.”可知，你可以开始一段对话，所以应当是不要等待别人先开口跟你说话。

【3】根据后面的as these interests would always bring you and your friends together。可知选择B项。

【4】前面说过不要通过电话，短信或者拜访的方式让你的朋友感到压力，因此要给时间给你的朋友来回应你。

【5】前面一句说要允许你的朋友们做他们自己，也就是不要对朋友太挑剔。