Making friends is a skill. Like most skills, ...

Making friends is a skill. Like most skills, it improves with practice. 1. you want to meet people and make friends, you must take action. It is much 2.　 (easy) to communicate with people sharing your hobbies and interests. So join a club or a group, 3. you are likely to make new friends.

Many people are fearful when talking to new people. After all, meeting strangers means 4. (face) the unknown. Actually, most of our fears about dealing with new people come 5. doubts about ourselves. We imagine that other people 6. (judge) us, finding us too tall of too short, too this or too that. But don’t forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept what you are, 7. you’ll feel more comfortable.

Try to act with 8. (confident) even if you don’t feel that way. When you enter a room full of strangers, such as a new classroom, walk tall and straight, look9. (direct) at other people and smile. If you see someone you’d like to speak to, don’t wait for him/her to start a conversation.

Just meeting someone new doesn’t mean that you’ll make friends with that person. 10. takes time and effort to develop a friendship.

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Making friends is a skill like most skills. It improves with practice. If you want to meet people and make friends, you must be willing to take some action. You must first go where there are people. You won’t make friends staying home alone.

Joining a club or a group, talking with those who like the same things as you do is much easier. Or join someone in some activity.

Many people are nervous when talking to new people. After all meeting strangers means facing the unknown. And it’s human nature to feel a bit uncomfortable about unknown. Most of our fears about dealing with new people comes from doubts about ourselves. We imagine other people are judging us, finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. But don’t forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself as you are, and try to put the other person at ease. You’ll both feel more comfortable.

Try to act self-confident even if you don’t feel that way. When you enter a room full of strangers, such as a new classroom, walk tall and straight, look directly at other people and smile.

If you see someone you’d like to speak to, say something. Don’t wait for the other person to start a conversation.

Just meeting someone new does not mean that you will make friends with that person—friendship is based on mutual liking and “give and take”. It takes time and effort to develop.

1. The best topic of the passage may be ________.

A. Friendship　　 　　　　　 B. Making friends

C. Meeting New People　　　 D. Facing the Unknown

2.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. Making friends needs practicing.

B. Making friends needs to be more active in getting in touch with people.

C. When meeting someone, make him feel nice and easy.

D. Before making friends with someone, judge him if he’s too this or too that.

3. The development of friendship needs ________.

A. a lot of money　　 B. lots of conversation

C. time and effort　　 D. carefully judging

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Making friends is a skill like most skills. It improves with practice. If you want to meet people and make friends, you must be willing to take some action. You must first go where there are people. You won’t make friends staying home alone.

Joining a club or a group, talking with those who like the same things as you do is much easier. Or join someone in some activity.

Many people are nervous when talking to new people. After all meeting strangers means facing the unknown. And it’s human nature to feel a bit uncomfortable about unknown. Most of our fears about dealing with new people comes from doubts about ourselves. We imagine other people are judging us, finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. But don’t forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself as you are, and try to put the other person at ease. You’ll both feel more comfortable.

Try to act self-confident even if you don’t feel that way. When you enter a room full of strangers, such as a new classroom, walk tall and straight, look directly at other people and smile.

If you see someone you’d like to speak to, say something. Don’t wait for the other person to start a conversation.

Just meeting someone new does not mean that you will make friends with that person—friendship is based on mutual liking and “give and take”. It takes time and effort to develop.

1.The best topic of the passage may be ________.

A．Friendship         B．Making friends      C．Meeting New People D．Facing the Unknown

2.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A．Making friends needs practicing.

B．Making friends needs to be more active in getting in touch with people.

C．When meeting someone, make him feel nice and easy.

D．Before making friends with someone, judge him if he’s too this or too that.

3.The development of friendship needs ________.

A．a lot of money                          B．lots of conversation

C．time and effort                         D．carefully judging

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It seems that creative thinking, which is one of the most___________skills in society, is a matter of habits.

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Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!

·Towner Writer Squad (班组）for kids aged 13-17

Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.

The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.

Application & Selection

If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title‘LUNCH,’with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth.com.

Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September，4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.

You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.

Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014

For further information go to: facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.com

Any questions 一 feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@towner.gov.uk

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·Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13

Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.

Start time: 6 September, 2014

Meet every other Saturday，2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.

Study and write at your own pace 一 you do not have to rush 一 as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!

No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you?

Fee: £179

For more information，go to newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk

1.Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.

A. to train comedy and TV writers

B. to explore the fantastic gallery space

C. to introduce a contemporary art museum

D. to promote the development of young writers

2.To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first _______.

A. provide a piece of their writing

B. meet the Writer Squad Leader

C. offer their family information

D. complete an application form

3.Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.

A. 6 September, 2014　　　　 B. 8 September, 2014

C. 17 September, 2014　　　　 D. 12 October, 2014

4.What is most important for the beginners?

A. Practising as much as possible.

B. Gaining confidence and having fun.

C. Studying and writing at their own pace.

D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.

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Reading to dogs is an unusual way to help children improve their literacy skills. With their shining brown eyes, wagging tails, and unconditional love, dogs can provide the nonjudgmental listeners needed for a beginning reader to gain confidence, according to Intermountain Therapy Animals （ITA） in Salt Lake City. The group says it is the first program in the country to use dogs to help develop literacy in children, with the introduction of Reading Education Assistance Dogs（READ）.

The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea. “Literacy specialists admit that children who read below the level of their fellow pupils are often afraid of reading aloud in a group, often have lower self-respect, and regard reading as a headache,” said Lisa Myron, manager of the children’s department.

Last November, the two groups started “Dog Day Afternoon” in the children's department of the main library. About 25 children attended each of the four Saturday-afternoon classes, reading for half an hour. Those who attended three of the four classes received a “paw graphed” book at the last class.

The program was so successful that the library plans to repeat it in April, according to Dana Thumpowsky, public relations manager.

1.What is mainly discussed in the text?

A. Children’s reading difficulties.

B. Advantages of raising dogs.

C. Service in public library.　　　　　

D. A special reading program.

2. Specialists use dogs to listen to children reading because they think ______________.

A. dogs are young children's best friends

B. children can play with dogs while reading

C. dogs can provide encouragement for shy children

D. children and dogs understand each other

3.By saying “The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea”, the writer means the library ____________.

A. uses dogs to attract children.

B. accepts the idea put forward by ITA.

C. has opened a children's department.    　　

D. has decided to train some dogs.

4. A “paw graphed” book is most probably_____________.

A. a book used in Saturday classes　

B. a book written by the children

C. a prize for the children　　　　　　

D. a gift from parents

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Reading to dogs is an unusual way to help children improve their literacy skills （读写能力）With their shining brown eyes, wagging tails, and unconditional love, dogs can provide the nonjudgmental listeners needed for a beginning reader to gain confidence （自信心） , according to Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) in Salt Lake City. The group says it is the first program in the country to use dogs to help develop literacy in children, with the introduction of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ).

The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea. “Literacy specialists admit that children who read below the level of their fellow pupils are often afraid of reading aloud in a group, often have lower self-respect, and regard reading as a headache,” said Lisa Myron, manager of the children’s department.

Last November the two groups started “Dog Day Afternoon” in the children’s department of the main library. About 25 children attended each of the four Saturday-afternoon classes, reading for half an hour. Those who attended three of the four classes received a “pawgraphed” book at the last class.

The program was so successful that the library plans to repeat it in April, according to Dana Thumpowsky, public relations manager.

1.What is mainly discussed in the text?

A．Children’s reading difficulties.            B．Advantages of raising dogs.

C．Service in a public library.                 D．A special reading program.

2.Specialists use dogs to listen to children reading because they think _______.

A．dogs are young children’s best friends

B．children can play with dogs while reading

C．dogs can provide encouragement for shy children

D．children and dogs understand each other

3.By saying “The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea”, the writer means the library_______.

A．uses dogs to attract children

B．accepts the idea put forward by ITA

C．has opened a children's department

D．has decided to train some dogs

4.A “pawgraphed” book is most probably _______.

A．a book used in Saturday classes             B．a book written by the children

C．a prize for the children                   D．a gift from parent

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The teacher _____ the students how to improve their writing skill since last term.

A．has told                               B．is telling

C．has been telling                         D．will have told

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Of all the books on the shelf,  ________　　　　 is of any use for improving our practical skills of survival in the competitive world.

A. nothing              B. no one              C. neither              D. none

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The ability to stay positive is one of the most important skills for us. Why is this? The reason is that we will spend most of our lives setting and trying to achieve goals. Everyone has dreams. Everyone wants to know deep down inside that they were put here to do something great. 1. The second you set a goal, difficulties will begin to appear to stand in your way. Most people let these challenges rob them of the life they really want.

If you want to achieve greatness, if you want to experience the best life possible, then be prepared to get knocked down over and over. 2. This explains why there are so many people who have stopped trying to reach their dreams.

So how do you remain positive regardless of what type of challenge you are facing? It all comes down to how you choose to respond to any situation as well as what you decide to focus on. No matter how bad your situation is, you can always find something good in it.3.

If you keep focusing on how bad you have it, how are things supposed to get any better? 4.Of course it is. If this is true, why even bother thinking positively? That is because if you do, you have a chance to make things better. If you don’t, things will usually get a lot worse.

Realize that challenges are a part of life.5. It’s what makes reaching a goal worth it. If you were able to get everything you wanted without even trying, the victory wouldn’t taste as sweet.

A.Everyone will have to go through them.

B.Staying positive can be beneficial in many ways.

C.Staying positive during situations like this is not easy.

D.You can do things like reading positive books or listening to positive songs.

E.Is it possible to be positive and still have your circumstances get even worse?

F.However, the problem is that life is tough.

G.So what you can do is start focusing on what is good.

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