用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文通顺、正确、连贯（每个单词限用一次）。

friend  polite  through  which  travel  remind  whether  sad  balance  pour

Make time for friendships.

Nothing makes closeness fade away(褪色) more than never talking to or seeing each other. If

you cherish a person's friendship, make time for him or her,   1  it's just a phone call, e-mail or a weekly get-together.

Remember: a true friend doesn't flee when changes happen. Nothing is   2  for new parents

than to find that their unmarried friends have left them because of the coming of baby. A good

friend is one who stays true   3  it all in life – marriage, parenthood, new jobs, new homes,

and so on.

Make sure you aren't being a burden to a friend.

Friendships will lose if there isn't a   4  between the give and the take. Be sensitive to how

much your friend can and can't offer you –and don't overstep the mark.

Be a good listener.

It can be the hardest thing in the world to do – simply to listen as he or she   5  it all out or

is seeking your advice or opinion. To be a better listener, follow this advice:

Keep eye contact. Offer nods and murmurs to show that you understand his or her point of view. Don't finish your   6  sentences. While your friend keeps on talking, you should gently   7  yourself to focus.

Be in your friend's corner if he or she's not there to defend him or herself.

If you're at a gathering at   8  someone says something bad about your friend, stop him or

her   9 . Say, "Mary is my friend, and it makes me feel bad to hear you talk this way." Sooner or later, news of your loyalty (忠诚) will   10  back to your pal, and it will deepen your friendship.

 

Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings,attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn't infringe（侵犯） the rights of others.
Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don't like, we should just be quiet and try to stay away from that person in the future.
Why is Assertiveness important?
If you don't know how to be assertive, you might experience:
?Depression - Anger, a sense of being helpless, hopeless, or of having no　control over your life.
?Resentment - Anger at others for taking advantage of you.
?Frustration - Why did I allow that to happen?
Most people find it easier to be assertive in some situations than in others. This　makes perfect sense. It's a lot easier to hold your ground with a stranger than with　someone you love. But the more important the relationship is to you, the more　ｉｍｐｏｒｔａｎｔ it is to be assertive. Assertive behavior leads to increased respect from others！
But before you decide to act assertively, you have to decide if you can live
with the results. Although assertive behavior usually will result in a positive
response  (积极的回应)，some people 　might react differently.
How to be effectively（有效地） assertive:
?Use "I" statements. Keep the focus on the problem you're having. "I'd like to be able to tell my stories without interruption." instead of "You're always interrupting my stories ! "
?Use facts, not opinions. "Did you know that shirt has a hole?" instead of　"You're not going out looking like THAT, are you?"
?Express ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and opinions. "I get angry when he breaks his promises. " instead of "He makes me angry. "
? Make clear and direct requirements. Don't invite the person to say no. "Will  you please?" instead of　'Would you mind．．．?" or "Why don't you．．．?"
?Keep repeating your point. Use a low level and pleasant voice. Don't try to explain yourself.
【小题1】The writer probably agrees that­­­____________.

A．you should consider others' response before you act assertively

B．you should be assertive if you want to get good marks

C．assertiveness is the ability to infringe others' rights.

D．assertive behavior will bring you bad feelings

【小题2】The expression "hold yourｇround" probably means “_________________”

A．reach an agreement

B．insist on your point

C．keep your word

D．keep on fighting

【小题3】Which of the following helps you to be effectively assertive?

A．Explaining yourself in a soft and sweet voice.

B．Expressing ownership of others' thoughts.

C．Making requirements directly and clearly.

D．Using your opinions instead of facts.

根据所给首字母的提示，写出一个合适的英语单词完整、正确的形式，使对话通顺。

Jim: Hello! 6785238.

Wu: Hello! Could I s  1   to Jim ,please ?                            1              

Jim: This is Jim .

Wu: Hi, Jim . Summer holidays will begin next week. W  2   will you spend your holidays this year ?                                                           2              

Jim: I’m going to Nanjing .

Wu: Oh, Nanjing is a p   3    of interest . Have you ever been there before?  3               

Jim: N  4    . I’ve never been there.                                     4            

Someone says it’s very hot there i    5 summer.                            5_________

Wu:Yes.How will you go there?                                                                     

Jim: B  6  train.                                                    6            

Wu: I hope you will e  7    yourself in Nanjing.                          7  _________

Jim: Thank you . And what about you ?                               

Wu: Maybe my father will t__8___me to some cities in the south.              8              

Jim: That’ll b   9    very interesting.  Have a good time!                  9               

Wu: Thanks, g   10                                                   10           

 

If you think you are too shy and want to be a little outgoing, try the following. You can make it.

    Tell people you are shy. Just let people know that you are a shy kid. When they know that, they’ll understand you better. This also helps you feel more at home when talking with others.

    Try to smile more. People think you are friendly and easy to talk to. Remember that most of us would like to talk to friendly people and we will stay away from an angry-looking face.

    Talk to others first. If you find it hard to do, say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. Doesn’t it make you want to keep talking to those people?

    Turn your attention to somewhere else. Think more about ways to enjoy the party or the game. Don’t worry about your looks or care if people like you.

    Reward(奖励) yourself. Each time after you say “hi” or smile at someone for the first time , say to yourself “You did it!” or buy yourself an ice cream.

    Keep trying and one day you won’t be shy any more when you talk to others.

1.How many suggestions does the writer give us in the passage?

A. Three        B. Four.          C. Five         D. Six.

2.How can you make people think you are friendly and easy to talk to?

A. By telling them you are shy.                B. By trying to smile more.

C. By talking to them first.                   D. By rewarding yourself.

3.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. People can understand you better when they know you are shy.

B. Most people don’t like to talk to those people with angry faces.

C. Don’t care what you look like at the party or the game.

D. Each time after you smile at someone for the first time, you should buy yourself an ice cream.

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. How to be outgoing?          

B. When to be friendly?

C. Why to be shy?        

D. Where to say something nice about people around you?

 

用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文通顺、正确、连贯（每个单词限用一次）。

friend  polite  through  which  travel  remind  whether  sad  balance  pour

Make time for friendships.
Nothing makes closeness fade away(褪色) more than never talking to or seeing each other. If
you cherish a person’s friendship, make time for him or her,   1  it’s just a phone call, e-mail or a weekly get-together.
Remember: a true friend doesn’t flee when changes happen. Nothing is   2  for new parents
than to find that their unmarried friends have left them because of the coming of baby. A good friend is one who stays true   3  it all in life – marriage, parenthood, new jobs, new homes, and so on.
Make sure you aren’t being a burden to a friend.
Friendships will lose if there isn’t a   4  between the give and the take. Be sensitive to how much your friend can and can’t offer you –and don’t overstep the mark.
Be a good listener.
It can be the hardest thing in the world to do – simply to listen as he or she   5  it all out or is seeking your advice or opinion. To be a better listener, follow this advice:
Keep eye contact. Offer nods and murmurs to show that you understand his or her point of view. Don’t finish your   6  sentences. While your friend keeps on talking, you should gently   7  yourself to focus.
Be in your friend’s corner if he or she’s not there to defend him or herself.
If you’re at a gathering at   8  someone says something bad about your friend, stop him or her   9 . Say, "Mary is my friend, and it makes me feel bad to hear you talk this way." Sooner or later, news of your loyalty (忠诚) will   10  back to your pal, and it will deepen your friendship.