Question

Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. _1.__. But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.

1. Associate with others.

The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.

2. Start a conversation

Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. ___2.__. You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.

3. 3.

Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.

Let it grow.

It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 4. . The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.

Enjoy your friendship

The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. __5.__. Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.

A. Be cheerful.

B. Do things together.

C. Do not wait to be spoken to.

D. Try not to find fault with your friends.

E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.

F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.

G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.

 

Answer 1

1.E

2.C

3.B

4.G

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了如何交朋友。友谊是一个很重要的人际关系,每个人都需要好朋友。良好的友谊有很多好处。它提供了友谊,提高自我价值,又有益于健康。那么如何交朋友呢，本文给出了几点建议：一要和其他的人联系。二要主动开始和别人交流。三可以和朋友一起做事。四让友谊长久。五享受友谊。

1.根据Such changes often leave us without a friend.来到陌生的地方当然需要交新的朋友，故选E。

2.根据Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.不要等着别人和你说，你主动和别人说话，故选C。

3.根据Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together.和你的朋友一起做事，故选B。

4.根据The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. 要慢满地来不要急，要给朋友考虑的时间，故选G。

5.根据Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. 故选D。

考点：信息匹配。