Mr and Mrs Black both work in a big factory. They hate their  41  because she is always borrowing things from them.

One evening Mr Black said to his wife, “The woman has  42  nearly everything we have. Almost every day she comes over.”

“You are quite right,” his wife was  43  , too, “and she’s never returned most of the things.”

Mr Black said, “I want to know why she can’t  44  the things needed, like everyone else.”

“Because we were too  45  to her.” She answered, “The next time when she asks to borrow something, I’ll say no.”

“It’s  46  to have a good reason for saying no,” Mr Black said, “and we must  47  to be polite to her.”

The next morning the bell  48 . Mrs Black knew their neighbor was coming to borrow something again, and she was ready to  49  her politely.

“Good morning.” the neighbor said. “Could I borrow your garden scissors(剪刀)?”

“I’m sorry,” Mrs Black said, “but I am  50  my husband and I will use them today. We’ll be spending all day working in the garden.”

“Oh, I see.” the neighbor said. “Well, may I borrow your golf clubs(高尔夫球棒)? I think you can’t use them if you’re working in the garden all day.”

Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city.
1. Take pictures
One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or a 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 “If you’d like I can email it to you”. This can be the seed that leads to new connections.
2. Eat alone in public
You might feel self-conscious eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are much easier to approach(接近) when you are alone. People may be afraid of disturbing you or being rude if you talk with someone else. Bring a book or newspaper to read. Plus, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse tostart a conversation if they’ve read it.
3. Join a class, sports team, or club
Yoga, salsa dancing, volleyball, Toastmasters (a public speaking club), a class for work, etc. Choose a new hobby or continue an old one!
These are all great places to meet new people, primarily because you will be made to see the same people over and over again in the class. You will automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are made to see each other again.
【小题1】How many tricks are mentioned in the passage?

Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city.
1. Take pictures
One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or a 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 “If you’d like I can email it to you”. This can be the seed that leads to new connections.
2. Eat alone in public
You might feel self-conscious eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are much easier to approach(接近) when you are alone. People may be afraid of disturbing you or being rude if you talk with someone else. Bring a book or newspaper to read. Plus, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse tostart a conversation if they’ve read it.
3. Join a class, sports team, or club
Yoga, salsa dancing, volleyball, Toastmasters (a public speaking club), a class for work, etc. Choose a new hobby or continue an old one!
These are all great places to meet new people, primarily because you will be made to see the same people over and over again in the class. You will automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are made to see each other again

1. 1.

   How many tricks are mentioned in the passage?

   1. A.
      Three
   2. B.
      Four
   3. C.
      Five
   4. D.
      Six
2. 2.

   ______ will give you an excuse to make friends with the person

   1. A.
      Taking photos
   2. B.
      Eating alone in public
   3. C.
      Joining a class
   4. D.
      Reading an interesting book
3. 3.

   The writer wants to tell you______.

   1. A.
      how to make as many friends as you can
   2. B.
      how to make friends in a new city quickly
   3. C.
      how to build a social circle
   4. D.
      how to start a conversation with others