Nick is a student. He has four friends. They are Ben, Eric, Peter and Andy. But they are all very different. Nick is confident and kind. He is also a good listener. All of his friends like to talk to him about their problems. This is his best quality. Ben is the quietest friend of them. He is not energetic and active like Eric, or outgoing like Peter. But he is so patient and fair. When they have an argument, Ben is always there to listen to everyone and make sure that everybody stays friends. Andy is very clever and hard-working. He does the best in exams at school. It is really kind of Andy to help Peter with his homework when he is having trouble. They get along well with each other like brothers.

1.What do you think of Ben?

2. What is Nick’s best quality?

3.What is Peter like ?

4. What is it kind of Andy to do ?

5.Who is always there to make sure that everyone stays friends when they have an argument?

Nick is a student. He has four friends. They are Ben, Eric, Peter and Andy. But they are all very different. Nick is confident and kind. He is also a good listener. All of his friends like to talk to him about their problems. This is his best quality. Ben is the quietest friend of them. He is not energetic and active like Eric, or outgoing like Peter. But he is so patient and fair. When they have an argument, Ben is always there to listen to everyone and make sure that everybody stays friends. Andy is very clever and hard-working. He does the best in exams at school. It is really kind of Andy to help Peter with his homework when he is having trouble. They get along well with each other like brothers.
【小题1】What do you think of Ben?

If you want to make friends, what should you do?

Steps:

★Try to look on the bright side of things.

★Look for groups in your area that do something you are interested in. Maybe you will learn some new skills and meet some people who have many things in common with you.

Tips(建议，诀窍):

★Contact your friends at least once a week by telephone or e-mail, or by visiting them to find out how they are. Remember important things about them such as birthdays and weddings(婚礼).

★If you have an argument with your friends, say sorry first.

★Remember never to leave old friends just because you have made some new ones.

★Listen to others carefully. It’s better to be a good listener.

★Be different. Don’t try to change others through your own ideas.

Warnings:

★Never ask or give away(泄密) a friend’s secret.

★Don’t be afraid to stand up for what is right.

★You’d better not give your ID number, phone number or your home address to people that you have just made friends with.

根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳答案。（10分）

1.Why is it good to look for groups in your area?

A. Because it isn’t far.?????????????

B. Because it is a rule in your area.

C. Because you can make some money.

D. Because it’s a good chance to meet people who have the same interests.

2.The underlined word “contact” means “ ______ ”.

A.联系????????????? B.关系????????????? C.关联????????????? ????????????? D.联合

3.If you are somebody’s good friend, you should ______ .

①try to know his or her secrets?????????????

②support him or her when he or she is right

③keep in touch with them often??

④try to change her or him with your own ideas

A.①②????????????? B.②③????????????? C.②④????????????? ????????????? D.①④

4.Which of the following is NOT right according to the passage?

A. Listen to your friends carefully and keep their secrets.

B. To keep in touch with your new friends, you’d better tell them your phone number or address.

C. If you have an argument with your good friend, you’d better say sorry to him or her first.

D. When you want to make more friends, you should look on the bright side first.

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. What Is Real Friendship?????????????

B. Where to Meet New Friends

C .How to Make Friends

D. Friends should Help Each Other