Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city.
1. Take pictures
One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or a party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves, and it’s very easy after taking a picture to say “If you’d like I can email it to you”. This can be the seed that leads to new connections.
2. Eat alone in public
You might feel self-conscious eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are much easier to approach(接近) when you are alone. People may be afraid of disturbing you or being rude if you talk with someone else. Bring a book or newspaper to read. Plus, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse tostart a conversation if they’ve read it.
3. Join a class, sports team, or club
Yoga, salsa dancing, volleyball, Toastmasters (a public speaking club), a class for work, etc. Choose a new hobby or continue an old one!
These are all great places to meet new people, primarily because you will be made to see the same people over and over again in the class. You will automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are made to see each other again.How many tricks are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
________ will give you an excuse to make friends with the person.
| A．Taking photos | B．Eating alone in public |
| C．Joining a class | D．Reading an interesting book |
The writer wants to tell you ______________.
| A．how to make as many friends as you can |
| B．how to make friends in a new city quickly |
| C．how to build a social circle |
| D．how to start a conversation with others |
Tom is a 12-year-old boy. If he has a headache, he should take a day.
| A．1/2 tablet | B．1 tablet |
| C．2 tablets | D．3 tablets |
If you want to borrow some children books, you can go to the .
| A．5th floor | B．3rd floor |
| C．4th floor | D．2nd floor |
Lin and his father want to go to the Hamilton Zoo, they should pay .
| A．$15 | B．$30 | C．$45 | D．$10 |
We can choose failure, but we can’t choose fear. That’s like what James Cameron said “Failure Is an Option, but Fear Is Not” at the end of his TED talk and I love it. We shouldn’t be afraid of facing failure, try to accept it and learn from it.
Make room for failure
Nobody wants to fail, but failure is often on your way to success. Geprge Bernard Shaw said, “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable(可敬的), but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” So if you never fail then it probably means that you do nothing. Failure shows that you actually do something instead of just sitting in your comfortable seat.
Learn from each failure
Don’t just fail and get nothing out of it. Learn something from each failure that makes you better and better.
Fail fast
Time is precious, so if you failed then you’d better fail fast. Why? Because it will make you learn and improve faster. Don’t wait until everything is perfect. Instead, test your idea in the real world as soon as possible.
Don’t choose fear
Many people don’t want to work on something unknown. But fear is not a good choice, so you should be willing to try out your new ideas. Even if you aren’t successful, you will still come out better than before.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案：In the writer’s opinion, failure is NOT .
A. useful B. terrible C. commonWhich of the following is George Bernard Shaw’s thought?
A. If you fail, you’d better fail fast.
B. If you never fail, it may mean you do nothing.
C. You should learn something from failure. From the passage, we know that we should .
A. be away from failure
B. fail every time
C. test our new ideas What does the underlined word “precious” mean?
A．宝贵的 B．公正的 C．智慧的What is the best title for the passage?
A. Failure is an option, but Fear is not.
B. Make room for failure
C. Fail fast as soon as possible.
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根据以上图表信息，选择最佳答案：You can at Lisa’s Gym.
A. watch a movie
B. find a job
C. play basketballMr. and Mrs. Smith and their 14-year-old son want to go to the concert, they have to pay for the tickets.
A. 120 yuan B. 180 yuan C. 300 yuanStar Wars is the name of .
A. a cinema B. a movie C a clubLinda wants to find a job during her summer holiday, she can call for more information.
A. 8124697 B. 7860769 C. LisaWhich of the following is TRUE?
A. Lisa’s Gym is open every day.
B. You have to work late as a waiter in the restaurant.
C. You and your friend should pay eighty yuan for the movie.
We all have our favorite teachers—those who seem truly interested. But what about teachers we don’t know as well or even don’t like much? You can do lots of things to get a good relationship with your teacher.
First, try to be a good student: go to class on time, finish all homework on time, be active in the class and ask questions often.
Second, show an interest in the subject that the teacher teaches. Obviously(显然地), your teachers are really interested in their subjects. Showing the teacher that you care—even if you’re not good at math or French—sends the message that you are a dedicated students. Then the teacher may pay more attention to you.
Third, you can also often have a talk with your teacher when he is free. Use this time to get extra help, ask questions, talk about the subject, or talk about your progress in class. You may be surprised to learn that one-on-one communication for your teacher is a bit more relaxed than lecturing(讲课) in front of the whole class.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案：Which of the following is mentioned about a good student?
A. Going to school early
B. Listening to the teacher
C. Being active in the classWhich of the following is NOT mentioned about a good student?
A. Going to class on time
B. Finishing all homework on time
C. Giving a gift to the teacher The teacher will think you are a dedicated student if you .
A. have the class every day
B. show an interest in the subject
C. ask the teacher for helpWhat does the underlined word “one-on-one” mean?
A.一个接一个 B. 一对一的 C. 手拉手的The passage mainly talks about .
A. how to be a good student
B. how to show an interest in the subject
C. how to develop good teacher-student relationships.
It was the last day of the final examination in a college. On the steps of the building, a group of engineering students were waiting for the last exam .On their faces was confidence. They knew the exam would be easy. The professor (a teacher at a college) had said they could bring any books and notes during the test.
Right after they came into the classroom,the professor handed out the papers.There are only five questions on it.
Three hours passed. Then the professor began to collect the papers.The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was nervous expression. The professor watched the worried faces before him, and asked, “How many of you have completed all five questions?” No hand was raised. “How many of you have answered four?” Still no hands. Three? Two?” The students moved restlessly in their seats. “One, then?” Certainly someone has finished one. But the class kept silent. The professor said, “That is exactly I expected. I just want to make you know clearly that even though you have completed four years of engineering. There are still many things about the subject you don’t know. These questions you could not answer are common in everyday practice.” Then,smiling,he added, “You will all pass this course, your education has just begun.”
The years have obscured the name of this professor, but not the lesson he taught. Why did the students think the exam was easy at first?
| A．Becouse it was their last exam in the college. |
| B．Because they knew there were only five questions. |
| C．Because they thought they were clever and talented. |
| D．Because they were allowed to bring any books and notes during the test. |
What does the underlined word “obscured” mean in the last paragraph?
| A．Make something not clear. |
| B．Make somebody think of something. |
| C．Remind somebody of something. |
| D．Make something change. |
What could the students learn from the last exam?
| A．He laughs best who laughs last. |
| B．A good beginning is half done. |
| C．One is never too old to learn. |
| D．The early bird catches the worm.(虫子) |
What’s the best title for the article?
| A．Some confident students. |
| B．A difficult exam. |
| C．An interesting professor. |
| D．An unforgettable lesson. |