Making friends is a skill, and the first thing is to know how to get along with others. If you have trouble in _________ friends, maybe I can tell you how to do it. Firstly, realize your own good points. You have skills and talents that others will like. Secondly, believe that you are a good person and have something nice to share with others. Thirdly, be humorous. Learn to laugh at yourself and your weakness. Remember to smile to others. __________, respect the others .Everyone has his own idea. Learn how to listen to others' ideas without trying to make them accept yours. Fifthly, be kind. If you are kind to others, they will usually be kind to you. （2）There are hundreds of little things you can do to show kindness. Open the door for someone, wave to a friend and so on. Sixthly, don't complain. Learn to accept what you can't change, and work hard to change what you can. No one is willing to hear your complaint all the time. Finally, never give up. And try to find someone who will understand you.

1.在文章空白处填上恰当的词，使语意连贯。

__________  ___________

2. 在文中找到下列句子的同义句并下写在横线上。

People are usually kind to each other.

  ______________________________________________________

3. 将（2）翻译成中文。

  ______________________________________________________

4. How many pieces of advice does the writer give us?

  ______________________________________________________

5. 找出或写出文章的主题句。

 _______________________________________________________

Making friends is a skill, and the first thing is to know how to get along with others. If you have trouble in _________ friends, maybe I can tell you how to do it. Firstly, realize your own good points. You have skills and talents that others will like. Secondly, believe that you are a good person and have something nice to share with others. Thirdly, be humorous. Learn to laugh at yourself and your weakness. Remember to smile to others. __________, respect the others .Everyone has his own idea. Learn how to listen to others' ideas without trying to make them accept yours. Fifthly, be kind. If you are kind to others, they will usually be kind to you. （2）There are hundreds of little things you can do to show kindness. Open the door for someone, wave to a friend and so on. Sixthly, don't complain. Learn to accept what you can't change, and work hard to change what you can. No one is willing to hear your complaint all the time. Finally, never give up. And try to find someone who will understand you.
【小题1】在文章空白处填上恰当的词，使语意连贯。
__________  ___________
【小题2】 在文中找到下列句子的同义句并下写在横线上。
People are usually kind to each other.
______________________________________________________
【小题3】 将（2）翻译成中文。
______________________________________________________
【小题4】 How many pieces of advice does the writer give us?
______________________________________________________
【小题5】 找出或写出文章的主题句。
_______________________________________________________

I like your programs very much. I'm now writing to ask you something about American social customs (社交习惯). My American friends want me to join them in their dinner party. I am very happy and have decided to go, but I’m a little worried about it, too. The social customs in my country are very different from here, so I’m afraid of making mistakes. Should I bring a present, such as sweets or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?

Wang Lin

Dear Wang Lin,

It’s a good idea to bring a small present when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always nice, or you may bring a bottle of wine if you know that your friends drink it. You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you’re going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them. Try to be free at the dinner table. If you don’ t know about choosing the right fork or knife, just watch the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person next to you. If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank them for the meal and for their kind ness. It’s also a good idea to send a thank you card the day after.

Rose

1. Wang Lin wants to　　　　 .　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

A. make friends with Rose　　    B. know some social customs for a dinner party

C. make her friends happy　　    D. give her friends a surprise

2. Rose is possibly　　　　 .　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 

A. a good housewife　　　　    B. a TV hostess (主持人)

C. a member of the dinner party   D. a friend of Wang Lin’s

3. If you’re asked to a dinner party but not sure about what to bring as a present, it’s good to bring.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   　　　　　　 

A. some fruits　　　　　　　　 B. a bottle of wine

C. some flowers　　　　　　   D. a knife and fork

4. Which of the following is NOT proper(适当的)for joining in a dinner party?  

A.　　  Get there 15 minutes earlier.　　　　   B. Make yourself at home.

C. Follow others to use forks and knives.    D. Thank your friends for the meal.

5. From the letters we’ve learned that it’s very　　　　 to know something about American social customs.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 

A. difficult　　     B. friendly　　　　  C. enjoyable　　  D. helpful