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 |
I think today’s school trip was terrible .（1）We took the train to the museum .（2）The weather was so hot and the train was slow . The museum was big and boring. Everything （3）__________(be) about robots and I ‘m not interested in that. The rooms were really dark and it was difficult (4 )____________(take) photos， so I didn’t take any. (5)There were also too many people and I couldn’t really see or hear the guide . The things in the gift shop were so expensive. I didn’t like the trip at all.回答问题；
How was the writer’s school trip?
__________________________________________________________________________写出（1）处划线句子的同义句。
We ___________ to the museum _____________ train .将（2）处句子的划线部分提问.
_________________________________________________________________________?写出（3）处和（4）处所给动词的适当形式：
（3）________________________ （4） ____________________________写出（5）处划线句子的汉语.
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On New Year’s Day， many people eat special food for good luck.
In Spain（西班牙） and some Latin American countries（拉丁美洲国家），people eat twelve grapes （葡萄）at midnight（半夜） on New Year’s Eve—One grape for good luck in each month of the new year.
Chinese people eat dumplings. Some are made with a coin inside. Everyone tries to find the coin for good luck and money in the new year. Of course（当然） they don’t eat the coin（硬币）. In the south of China， people make rice cakes for New Year. The Chinese pronunciation（发音） for rice cake is “Nian Gao”， which means “get better year after year”.
Japanese people eat noodles on New Year’s Eve and on their birthdays. They think it may bring them good luck and long life.
The food may be different in each country， but the meaning is the same---people hope the food will bring them luck and happiness(快乐，幸福) in the coming year.In Spain， what do people eat in the new year?
| A．rice cake | B．noodles | C．grapes | D．dumplings |
Is the food in South China the same as the food in North China for the whole year（整年）?
| A．Yes | B．No |
| C．Not sure | D．Not mentioned(提到) in the article |
What do people do with the coins in the dumplings?
| A．They eat it | B．They give it to children |
| C．They don’t eat it | D．They spend(花) it |
What’s the meaning for Japanese noodles on New Year’s Eve?
| A．good luck | B．long life |
| C．money | D．both A and B |
What do the writer want to express(表达) in the article（文章）?
| A．People like to eat |
| B．Different countries have different food |
| C．People around the world use food to express their good wishes for the coming year |
| D．The writer likes to travel |
Go to Thailand(泰国)—it’s a great place to spend your holidays. I spent my last summer vacation in Thailand. It’s really a beautiful place to travel（旅游） to.
Thai people are very helpful. They helped me a lot during traveling. I enjoyed outdoor activities（活动） like swimming， biking and diving(潜水). All of these were wonderful（精彩的，好极了的）. I visited many temples(寺庙)and learned about their history. Their history is very old and interesting. It’s very different from ours.
I shopped at the special market（市场）. It’s on a river and everyone sells their goods(货物)from their boats. Thai food is delicious， too! I also learned a little Thai boxing(拳击) from their schools. You’ll love Thailand， too.When did the writer go to Thailand?
A. last month B. last week C. last summerHow are Thai people?
A. They’re friendly.
B. They’re excited.
C. They’re strange.Their history is _____.
A. short and interesting
B. long and interesting
C. old and boringWhere did the writer shop?
A. In a supermarket
B. In a bookstore
C. In a boat marketWhich of the following is NOT TRUE(不正确)?
A. The write didn’t learn their history.
B. The write did a lot of outdoor activities such as swimming and diving.
C. The write also learned some Thai boxing.
Mr. Green works in a high school. He likes reading and often borrows some books from the library. He keeps reading newspapers after supper. So he knows much and teaches well. His students loves him very much. Mike， his little son， is only nine. He also likes reading books. And he often asks his father some questions. Mr. Green always answers difficult ones.
One day Mike read something about phones and he was interested in it. He asked his father a few questions， and his father answered all. His father said， “ Fathers always know much， but sons always know little!” The boy thought for a minute and said，” I don’t agree with(同意) you.”
“Oh? Why?”
Mike didn’t answer but asked， “Who invented the phone?”
“Bell.” answered Mr. Green.
“Why didn’t his father invent them?”
Looking at his son， Mr. Green didn’t know how to answer it.What does Mr. Green do?
| A．A reporter | B．A teacher |
| C．A librarian | D．A waiter |
What does Mr. Green often do after supper?
| A．He often takes a walk. |
| B．He often watches TV. |
| C．He often reads newspapers. |
| D．He often helps Mike with his homework. |
Why do the students love Mr. Green?
A. Because he knows a lot and teaches well.
B. Because he is friendly to them.
B. Because he didn’t ask them to do homework.
D. Because he works hard.Who invented the phones?
| A．Bell | B．Mr. Green |
| C．Mike. | D．Bell’s father. |
From the story ，we know that Mike is a ______boy.
| A．lazy | B．seven-year-old |
| C．clever | D．stupid( 愚蠢的). |
Many people like to travel by plane, but I don't. The airport is usually far from the city. You have to get there early and wait for hours before the plane takes off and it is often late. You can't open the window, You can't choose the food. Planes are fast but it still takes hours to get out of the airport and into the city.
I like traveling by train. I think trains are safe. Railway stations are usually in downtown. When you are late for a train, you can catch another. You can walk around in the train and open the windows. You can see many interesting things on your way. I know it takes a little more time. I also like cars. You can start your journey when you want to, and you don't need to get to a railway station or a bus stop. Also you can carry many things with you in a car. But sometimes there are too many cars on the roads.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。What transportation does the writer like?
______________________________________________________What is the good thing of traveling by plane?
______________________________________________________-What is the bad thing of traveling by train?
_______________________________________________________What is the bad thing of traveling by car?
_______________________________________________________If you travel by train, you can see many interesting things on your way. Yes or No?
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