题目内容
Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any
1. Take Pictures
One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves, and it's very easy after taking a picture to say "Are you on Facebook?" or "If you'd like I can email it to you. "
This can be the seed that leads to new connections. The next time you hear about a fun event email your new contacts to let them know about it.
2. ________
If you don't know anyone in a
You might feel self-conscious eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are much easier to approach when you are alone. Bring a book or newspaper to read ( this will make you feel less self-conscious). Also, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse to start a conversation if they've read it.
3. Join a Class, Sports Team, or Club
Yoga, salsa dancing, volleyball, jogging, a class for work, martial arts, etc. Take up a new hobby or continue an old one[ At these great places to meet new people, you'll automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are forced to see the same people over and over again in the class.
If you're having trouble thinking of a good one to join, try browsing the many clubs on MeetUp. com or the events on CraigsList.com.
Bonus Tips:
l In the beginning, never turn down an invitation from someone, even if it's something you wouldn't normally do.
l Email your new friends with fun things to do instead of always asking what their plans are, thus helping establish you as someone who is contributing value instead of just taking it (people want this in a friend).
l Never let little things in life annoy you or be a negative person. Others won't want to be around you!
64. The best title for the second piece of information would be ________.
A. Eat Alone in Public B. Go Sightseeing Alone
C. Read Alone in Public D. Start a Conversation Naturally
65. According to the passage, what's the right thing to do if you want to build a new social circle?
A. Joining a yoga club mainly for keeping fit.
B. Accepting an invitation from someone regularly.
C. Taking a lot of pictures at an event to contact others.
D. Avoiding being a negative person unless you're upset.
66. The underlined word "self-conscious" in the passage probably means ________.
A. aware B. confused C. fantastic D. embarrassed
67. In the passage, the author intends to ________.
A. tell us how to be more talkative in public
B. suggest some tricks we can play on friends
C. recommend a few tips on making new friends
D. show us how to get used to a new environment
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Years ago, in a small fishing village in Holland, a young boy taught the world about the rewards of unselfish service. Because the entire village lived on fishing, a volunteer rescue team was needed in case of emergency. One night, the winds 1 , the clouds burst and a strong storm overturned a fishing boat at sea. The crew in trouble 2 the SOS. The captain of the rescue rowboat team 3 the alarm and the villagers 4 in the town square overlooking the sea. When the team started their rowboat fought their way through the wild waves, the villagers waited 5 on the beach, holding lamps to 6 the way back. An hour later, the rescue boat reappeared through Falling 8 on the sand, the volunteers reported that the rescue boat could not hold any more 9 and they had to leave one man behind. Even one more passenger would have surely 10 the rescue boat and all would have been lost. 11 , the captain called for another volunteer team to 12 the survivor. Sixteen -year-old Hans stepped forward. His mother grabbed his arm, crying, "please don't go. Your father 13 in a shipwreck (船只失事) 10 years ago and yo Hans replied, "Mother, I have to go. 15 everyone said I can't go, let someone else do it? Mother, this time I have to do my duty. When the call for service 16 , we all need to take our turn and do our part. Hans kissed his mother, joined the team and 17 into the night." Another hour passed, which seemed to Hans' mother like a century. 18 the rescue boat dashed through the fog wit to control himself, Hans excitedly cried back, "Yes, we found him. Tell my mother it's my elder brother, Paul!" | ||||
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