How can you think in English? I think the best way is to practise as what a football player 26_____ every day. During the __27__  the football player will pass the ball to his teammates over and over again. So he won’t have to  __28___ passing the ball in the game; he will just do it.
You can train yourself ___29 ___in English this way. The first step is to think of the words that you use daily, simple everyday words __30___ book or shoe or tree. For example, whenever you see a “book”, you should think of it in English instead of in your mother language.
After you __31__ to think of several words in English, then move on to the next step-thinking in sentences. Listening and repeating is a very useful way to learn __32___ . Listen first and don’t care too much about ___33 ___you fully understand what you’re hearing. Try to repeat what you hear. The more you listen, the ___34__ you learn. After you reach a higher level, ___35___ having conversations with yourself in English. This will lead you to think in English.

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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.

Here are some tips on how to talk with your parents.
Try to start your talk with something fun. This will make talking easier. For example, ask your parents questions about their day. They love this!
Make it clear what you want to tell your parents if they have an opinion, let them finish and don’t disturb. Ask them to do the same for you.
Show them respect by listening to them carefully. Look at their eyes sincerely.
Be honest. Honesty builds trust(信任). Life is good when your parents trust you.
If your parents don’t understand, that’s OK. It doesn’t mean they don’t love you or they’re not trying. Sometimes you have to explain things to them again or in a different way.
When you finish the talk, thank them for listening. Say something like, “Thanks! That helped.” It will let them know this is important to you, and make them want to do it more often.
If you feel there are still things to talk about, set up a time with them to talk about it another day.
【小题1】What’s the main idea of this passage?
A. We should show respect to our parents.
B. There are some ways to talk with our parents.
C. It’s important to trust our parents.
【小题2】What should we do when our parents have some opinions?
A. Let them finish and don’t disturb.
B. Let them listen to you.
C. Argue with them and then say sorry.
【小题3】Why should we look at their eyes while listening?
A. Because they make us do that.
B. Because this shows we agree with what they say.
C. Because this makes them feel respected.
【小题4】When we finish the talk, we should tell our parents that we _______ what they have done for us. This will let them know talking is important to us.
A. are careful of
B. are thankful for
C. are satisfied with
【小题5】Which is the best title for this passage?
A. Some Tips on How to Talk with Parents.
B. Respect Parents.
C. Try to Talk with Parents.