题目内容
-___________your new partner? —Very well.
A.What are you getting on with B.How are you getting with
C.How are you getting well with D.How are you getting on with
D
JLetter 1 Whatever I do, I always think about if other people will like it. How can I stop worrying about what they think? —Eva, 14, Illinois |
JLetter 2 My dream is to be on the Olympic team for gymnastics. My dad thinks I started too late and I’ll never be able to make it. He puts me down, but I want his support. What should I do? —Erica, 9, Texas |
JLetter 3 What should I do if I failed a test? I’m afraid to tell my mom because she might get mad at me and I can’t play soccer. And soccer is like the world to me. —Ashley, 12, Wisconsin |
JLetter 4 I just moved and I’m kind of shy, so how do I make new friends? —Jessica, 11, Canada |
Dr. Molly’s Answer ① You should tell him about your dream and that if you work really hard, it might happen even though you started late. The sooner you tell your dad how you feel, the sooner you’ll be able to work on making your dream come true. |
Dr. Molly’s Answer ② Nobody knows you at your new school. You have nothing to lose, so gather up all your courage and go over to someone who looks friendly and introduce yourself. You can ask that person about your teacher or the other kids in your class to break the ice. Good luck! |
Dr. Molly’s Answer ③ It’s better to tell your mom the truth than for her to find out another way. When you tell her, explain why you failed the test. Ask her if she can help you study in the future, so you’ll do better on your tests and also have time for the soccer you love. |
Dr. Molly’s Answer ④ Just be yourself and try not to care about what others think. The more you think about it, the worse you will feel. Always act strong and confident. Even if you are a little unsure of something, don’t doubt (怀疑) your abilities to do things right. Just relax. |
A.wonders how to make new friends |
B.wishes to be on the Olympic team |
C.is afraid to tell her mom about her failing a test |
D.keeps worried about what other people think about her |
A.Erica | B.Eva | C.Ashley | D.Jessica |
A.is a little shy and can’t do it well | B.didn’t start at a very early age |
C.is too young to be on the team | D.doesn’t work hard |
A.hold on to her dream | B.always tell the truth |
C.be brave to say hello to others | D.be confident of herself |
A.①④③② | B.③④②① | C.②③①④ | D.④①③② |
Being shy keeps many Chinese people from getting to know westerners. You may feel nervous about making language mistakes in front of a native English speaker.
But remember, westerners living in Asia know how it feels to try to communicate in a foreign language. They have made many mistakes when speaking Chinese!
So don’t worry about speaking imperfect English. The important thing is just to communicate. Start talking, and make some foreign friends!
Many westerners value(注重) their privacy(隐私). Don’t be surprised if your new friend doesn’t want to include you in everything he does. This may seem strange to Chinese who worry about that their friends will get lonely.
Chinese people often expect their good friends to give advice and take care of them in many ways. If you expect this kind of care from westerners, you may be disappointed. Why? Because most westerners value independence. They feel insulted(侮辱的) if others think they can’t take care of themselves. They will assume(假设) you feel the same way.
Of course, these tips(小提示) are just rules of thumb(经验之谈) and may not apply(适用) to all westerners. Each person you meet will have his or her own ideas about friendship. When you get confused(不明白), don’t be shy and worry to ask questions. Your new western friends may also have many questions about Chinese culture, and they may be hesitant(犹豫) to ask. So encourage them to ask questions, too.
Be honest and open to your friends. Respect each other’s differences. The friendships you make can be lifelong treasure both for you and your new friends.
【小题1】.Why do many Chinese people feel worried to speak to the foreigners?
A.Being shy. | B.Making a lot of language mistakes. |
C.Nothing to say. | D.Can’t speak a foreign language. |
A.Giving advice. | B.Taking care of themselves. |
C.Getting care from good friends. | D.Getting help. |
A.独立自主 | B.依靠 | C.失落感 | D.伤心 |
A.Be honest. | B.Open to your friends. | C.Respect each other. | D.All of the above. |
—What does your new English teacher look like?
—__________.
A.She has blue eyes |
B.She is Miss Smith |
C.She comes from America |
D.She has a daughter |