Dear Darcy,

I have braces(牙套), so it’s important that I brush my teeth．But I don’t like to brush my teeth at all．Do you have any ideas for how to make me enjoy brushing?

    —Annoying in Gainesville

Darcy：A few changes should help you feel better about brushing．Start by getting a new toothbrush in your favorite color．A tasty toothpaste might make you smile．

Dear Darcy,

My best friend has moved to the countryside and I’m finding school really hard without him．What shall I do?

—Lonely in Los Angeles

Darcy：Face the situation bravely! What’s more important, try to be friendly and find other kids that share your interest．That way you and other kids will have much to talk about．Sure you’ll make new friends with each passing day．

Dear Darcy,

My friend’s birthday is coming soon．I want to give her something special but I haven’t got enough money and I’m not good at making things．What’s your advice, please?

—Anxious

Darcy：When your friend knows what you’re thinking, I think she will be happy．Does your friend mind how much money you will spend on the gift? Write a letter to her or buy her a girl with the money you can afford．A true friend never cares how much a gift costs．

Dear Darcy,

I listen to your program every night．I also have a problem．My cousin’s dog has just had babies and I really want to have one for a pet．My parents won’t allow the baby dog in! I really need your help．

   —Helpless in Seattle

Darcy：Your parents sure have their reasons for not having a pet．Maybe they don’t have time looking after it．So have a talk with them and make them believe you can be a good pet owner．

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1．According to Darcy, he who        is easier to make new friends．

A．likes writing letters to her                                B．takes good care of himself

C．can share his interest with others               D．buys special gifts for others

2．Helpless in Seattle has a problem that              ．

A．she has no money to buy a dog              B．she can’t find her dog

C．she has no time looking after her dog            D．she can’t have a dog at home

3．There is no information in the text about where          comes from．

A．Helpless              B．Anxious             C．Annoying           D．Lonely

4．Darcy most probably works at              ．

A．a school           B．a hospital            C．a radio station     D．an airport

5．We can learn from the text that              ．

A．they have the same problem                         B．Annoying will change her braces

C．Anxious won’t buy an expensive gift            D．Lonely also moves to the countryside

I am a person who can get angry easily. But since I read an article written by my English teacher, things have changed a lot. I’m studying at a boarding（寄宿的）school.   71   I have to learn not only how to study well, but also how to   72   others. Some of us are outgoing（开朗的）while others are   73  . It is common that people have problems and arguments（争论）. How can we be tolerant（宽容的）? Smiling at others is the easiest way. Another way is to think if your ideas are reasonable and right before having an argument. If others’ ideas are really not good, keep an open mind. Try to excuse them. Having a friend is much    74   than having an enemy（敌人） after all. Also don’t point out other’s mistakes in public. This will make people lose face and get   75  . If you really want to help, send a letter instead. On the other hand, if someone points out your disadvantages（缺点）, don’t be angry. Just think this is a person who really wants to   76   you and become friends. Remember: Tolerance makes life easier.

(   ) 71. A. If                         B. Because                C. So                      D. Although

(   ) 72. A. get on                B. get on with            C. do with               D. go on

(   ) 73. A. excited                 B. quiet                     C. surprised            D. hardworking

(   ) 74. A. better                   B. bad                     C. good                   D. worse

(   ) 75. A. happy                  B. worried                C. angry                 D. careful

(   ) 76. A. hurt                     B. learn from            C. play with            D. help