Making friends might seem to come easy for some persons, but it’s maybe very hard for most persons. No matter how many friends you might already have, it is always a good idea to make new friends.
Being shy keeps a lot of people from making friends. Also, making friends might need a person to step outside of their comfortable places, which are hard for a lot of people, whether they are shy or not. However, overcoming the shyness to step out of your box is an important step in making friends.
There are lots of ways to meet new friends. First of all, remember that a good friendship is based on interests, so if you are ready to make friends, start to join clubs or go places where you have interest. For instance, if you like to play sports, join a sports team or after school sports club. If you have interests in music or writing, join clubs or organizations that you are interested in. When you see someone in a place like that, and you think that they look nice, it is always a good idea to go up to them and introduce yourself and ask interesting questions so that you can start a conversation. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, and remember that friendships don't always happen quickly.
Some friendships happen right away, and you'll be able to tell if someone will be a great friend right after you meet them. Some friendships take a long time to develop. Anyway, the friends that you meet are going to be worth it. If a friendship develops quickly, it doesn't mean that it is extra valuable, and if a friendship takes a long time to develop, it doesn't mean that it isn't worth it because it's too hard.
Making friends might be a bit difficult for you, and the friends you will make may not look anything like you. However, even though it might be scary to start conversations, you are worth doing it. All friendships start with a single hello.From the passage, it’s ______ to make friends for most people.
| A．easy | B．convenient |
| C．impossible | D．difficult |
If you want to make friends, you should ______.
| A．ask your parents for help |
| B．go out of your own box |
| C．obey others’ requests |
| D．talk more with shy persons |
What are the friends like after you have them?
| A．They’ll do the same things as you. |
| B．They’ll go to the same places. |
| C．They may not look anything like you. |
| D．They may give all you need |
According to this passage, we know ______.
| A．if we have many friends, it isn’t necessary to make new friends |
| B．stepping out of the comfortable places is easy for outgoing persons |
| C．friendships always happen quickly if you introduce yourself |
| D．the same interests among persons may make you get the friendship |
What does the writer want to tell us?
| A．How can we make friends? |
| B．What is the friendship? |
| C．Who can we make friends with? |
| D．When do friendships happen? |
From:annel@freemai14all.com Sent: Wed., Oct. 19
To:tss_liam@kidstarmail.net
Subject: Hello!
Hi, Liam!
So you're my new pen friend. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I'm 14 years old and I live in
Calgary, Canada. I have two older brothers, Brian and Sam. I'm the only girl.
I love sports and I'm always looking for exciting new hobbies to try. I like playing baseball in winter.
It's fun beating the boys! But summer is my favourite time of the year. I love skateboarding and
rock climbing in summer.
Skateboarding's great because it's so fun and easy to learn! I often skateboard after school. There
are many places in the park where I can do stunts. I'm good at stunts like jumping and turning the
skateboard!
Rock climbing is also really fun. I usually climb with my dad on weekends. We can't do it on real
mountains very often because we live in the city. We do indoor rock climbing instead but it's not as
challenging.
So that's me! How about you? Please write back soon!
Bye for now!
AnneWho wrote this email?
| A．Liam. | B．Brian. | C．Sam. | D．Anne. |
What is the writer like?
| A．Active. | B．Shy. | C．Lazy. | D．Kind. |
The writer sent this emailin order to
| A．describe some exciting sports |
| B．look for a suitable pen friend |
| C．make a self-introduction |
| D．show others his/her hobbies |
Mom and dad are the most important people in your life. They have been looking after you since you were born, you should always love them. You should also get on well with them. But some children don't know how to do this. Here are some ways to help you.
Spend more time with your parents. Don't spend too much time playing computer games or watching TV. Ask your parents to play with you. Talk or go outside with them.
Be kind to your parents. You can make them happy with a smile when you come home. You can send your mother a card on Mothers' Day or tell your father a joke on his birthday. You can also clean your room by yourself.
Work hard. If you do your best in your studies, your parents will be proud of you.Who are the most important people in your life?
You need to spend more time with your parents, don’t you?
What can you do on Mother’s Day?
Will your parents be proud of you if you work hard?
How many ways can you use to get on well with your parents in the passage?
Good books are like wise friends. They support you to walk forward, and help you understand the world. TIME listed three best books of 2014 for teens. Have you read all of them?
| Names of Books |
Writers |
Stories |
| This One Summer |
Jillian Tamaki & Mariko Tamki, Canada |
Every summer, Rose goes with her parents to a lake house. It’s their relaxing time. But this summer is different. Rose’s parents keep fighting. Rose meets a local teen. But later he is caught up in something bad. It’s really a summer of sorrow（悲伤）and growing up. |
| The Fourteenth Goldfish |
Jennifer L. Holm, US |
Ellie has never liked change. She misses everything in the past, especially her dearly dead goldfish. Then one day a strange boy who looks like Ellie’s grandfather shows up. He’s always obsessed（着迷的）with immortality（永生）. Has he finally found the secret to immortality with Ellie? |
| Absolutely Almost （完全几乎） |
Lisa Graff, US |
Albie has always been an “almost”. He’s almost good at everything. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he’s not very good at. But when Albie meets Calista, she helps him work out all of the things he is not good at. What will happen to this “almost” boy? |
What are good books like?
A. Parents.
B. Brothers and sisters.
C. Wise friends.What’s the difference for Rose this summer?
A. She lost something important.
B. She can’t meet her friend.
C. Her parents keep fighting.If you’re interested in the secret to immortality（永生）, you can read______.
A. This One Summer
B. The Fourteenth Goldfish
C. Absolutely Almost The book Absolutely Almost is written by_____.
A. Jillian Tamaki
B. Jennifer L. Holm
C. Lisa GraffWhich of the following is TRUE?
A. Ellie misses her dearly dead goldfish a lot.
B. Rose has the same summer as before.
C. Albie never does well in everything before.
Yao Beina was not only a popular singer but also an energetic and warm-hearted angel. She donated her corneas (眼角膜) to two men after her death.
Yao was born in a music family in September 1981 in Wuhan. She started to learn music at the age of 4, and she sang her first song on the stage when she was 9. Yao did quite well in singing, so she took part in the 13th Youth Singing Competition and won the first prize.
She became well-known to the public after making some songs for the hit TV drama “The Legend of Zhenhuan”（甄嬛传）, and the mandarinversion (中文版本) of “Let It Go” from Disney’s “Frozen”（冰雪奇缘）.
In July 2013, she competed in The Voice of China II and finally got the second place in Na Ying’s team. She had won many music prizes.
Yao Beina was unlucky to be diagnosed（诊断）with breast cancer (乳腺癌). She had a successful operation（手术） in 2011. She has fought against the illness for about four years while keeping singing, but sadly she failed. Although she’s gone, her fans will remember her beautiful voice and kindness for ever.
How old was Yao Beina when she started to learn music?
A. Four. B. Nine. C. Thirteen.Yao was born in a ________ family in September 1981 in Wuhan.
A. doctor B. farmer C. musicYao was diagnosed（诊断）with___________.
A. stomach cancer
B. breast cancer
C. nose cancerWhich is TRUE about Yao Beina according to the passage?
A. She donated hercorneas to help two men.
B. She had a great voice and won a few music prizes.
C. She won over the breast cancer in the end.What’s the passage mainly about?
A. Yao Beina’s family.
B. Yao Beina’s illness.
C. Yao Beina’s art achievements.
People in southern China like famous and expensive dish—shark fin soup, but no scientific studies have shown that shark fins are good for health. So why do they eat them? Do they realize that they’re killing a whole shark each time they enjoy a bowl of shark fin soup?
When people catch sharks, they cut off their fins and throw the shark back into the ocean. This is not only cruel, but also harmful to the environment. Without a fin, a shark can no longer swim and slowly dies. Sharks are at the top of the food chain in the ocean’s ecosystem. If their numbers drop too low, it will bring danger to all ocean life. In fact, around 70 million sharks are caught and traded in this industry every year. The numbers of some kinds of sharks have fallen by over 90 percent in the last 20 to 30 years. Help save the sharks! Shark fin soup is popular in northern China.
No scientific studies show that shark fins are good for health.
Without a fin, a shark can’t swim any longer and slowly dies.
In fact, around 50 million sharks are caught and traded in this industry every year.
We should help save the sharks.