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"I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless," said Lisa, a bright
teenager from a loving home. "It seems that nobody wants to become my
friend. What's wrong with me?"
Like
Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter
what their age or character — even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular —
experience loneliness at least sometimes. It's healthy and natural to want to
be around people who care. After all, we've all heard "No man is an
island." That's true. We all need others in our lives.
Solomon,
the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be
friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid
of rejection (拒绝),
many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait
for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, we've got to get
beyond this.
If
making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures
(措施).
Be
willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, don't wait for
her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her
know in a nonaggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are
interested in being friends with her.
Reach
out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go
over and talk to her. And don't let popularity decide whom you reach out to.
You'll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.
Ask
questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what
she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that
cannot be replied with "yes" or "no". For example, don't
ask "Do you have a dog?" Instead, say "So, tell me about your
pets." Avoiding asking "yes" or "no" questions makes
your possible friend not end your communication with a oneword answer.
(1)
Why does the author begin the text with Lisa's worry?
A . To set a sad tone.
B . To share Lisa's pain.
C . To introduce the topic.
D . To teach readers a lesson.
(2)
What can be a risk caused by reaching out to others according to the passage?
A . Being refused by others.
B . Putting ourselves in danger.
C . Being treated in a rude way.
D . Losing interest in communicating.
(3)
What can we know from Paragraph 5?
A . Shy people are hard to talk to.
B . Popular people are often easygoing.
C . Just waiting for chances will waste our time.
D . A proper manner is important in making friends.
(4)
Why does the author suggest not asking "yes" or "no" questions?
A . It is considered unfriendly.
B . It will leave a bad first impression.
C . It shows the poor quality of the speaker.
D . It isn't good for keeping a conversation going.
答案: C
A
D
D