阅读理解

　　Everyone needs friends. They are a basic source(来源)of happiness and hope in our lives. However, the ability to make friends varies from person to person. To some people, making friends is easy, and to others it's very difficult.

　　We all have the ability to make friends. Unfortunately, many people never reach their potential (潜能). Making friends is a skill, and the first step in developing that skill is knowing how to get along with others.

　　People who are good at getting along with others take an interest in what other people like. They learn to develop interests that make them enjoyable to be around. Therefore, the more things that your child knows how to do that involve interacting(相互影响)with other kids, the more opportunities he or she has to make friends.

　　If your child has trouble making friends, you can tell him or her to do.

　　·Realize your own strengths. You have skills and talents that others can enjoy. Some people don't let others see their goodness.

　　·Believe that you are a good person who has something to share with others.

　　·Develop a sense of humor. Learn to laugh at yourself and your shortcomings. It will relieve some of the stress in your life. If you ever feel like poking fun at (取笑)someone, let it be you, never anyone else. Smile, smile, smile.

　　·Respect the rights of others. They have their opinions; you have yours. Different opinions are healthy. Learn how to listen to others without putting them down or trying to convince(说服)them that your opinion is right.

　　·Be kind. Throughout your life, you will learn that if you are kind to others, they will usually be kind to you. When should you start being kind? Right now. Give someone a compliment(恭维). Open the door for someone. Wave to a friend. Encourage someone who is discouraged. Say something positive. There are hundreds of little things you can do to show kindness.

　　·Be empathetic(同情的). Try to understand what others are going through. Look at life through their eyes. If you empathize with someone's feelings, you can help.

　　·Don't complain. People get tired of listening to constant whining. Life doesn't always go the way you want. Learn to accept what you can't change, and work hard to change what you can. Replace the time you used to spend complaining with time spent being kind.

　　·Never give up. Even if you are faced with negative, closed－minded people, never give up. Don't let them change you into one of them. Find people who will appreciate you.

1．The ability of making friends ________.

[　　]

A．is similar

B．is quite different

C．differs according to the education one receives

D．depends on one's experience

2．The most important thing in making friends is ________.

[　　]

A．to love each other

B．to know others' way of life

C．to be able to get along with others

D．to have your own advantage in life

3．Which of the following shouldn't one do in making friends?

[　　]

A．To know your own advantages and shortcomings.

B．To be friendly to others.

C．Never accept what you don't know.

D．Never give up before difficulties.

4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? From the passage we know that friendship ________.

[　　]

A．is of little value in our life

B．is quite necessary in one's life and study

C．can enrich our life

D．is the basic source of our happiness

5．The best title of the passage should be ________.

[　　]

A．How to Get along with Others

B．Believe in Yourself

C．Different Opinions on Friendship

D．Making Friends

阅读理解

　　Everyone needs friends. They are a basic source of happiness and hope in our lives.

　　However, the ability to make friends varies from person to person. To some people, making friends is easy, and to others it's very difficult.

　　We all have the ability to make friends. Unfortunately, many people never reach their potential(可能). Making friends is a skill, and the first step in developing that skill is knowing how to get along with others.

　　People who are good at getting along with others take an interest in what other people like.

　　They learn to develop interests that make them enjoyable to be around. Therefore, the more things that your child knows how to do that involve interacting with other kids, the more opportunities he or she has to make friends.

　　If your child has trouble making friends，here are some things he or she can do:

　　*Realize your own strengths. You have skills and talents that others can enjoy. Some people don't let others see their goodness.

　　*Believe that you are a good person who has something to share with others.

　　*Develop a sense of humor. Learn to laugh at yourself and your shortcomings. It will relieve some of the stress in your life. If you ever feel like poking fun at someone, let it be you, never anyone else. Smile, smile, smile.

　　*Respect the rights of others. They have their opinions; you have yours. Different opinions are healthy. Learn how to listen to others without putting them down or trying to convince(说服) them that your opinion is right.

　　*Be kind. Throughout your life, you will learn that if you are kind to others, they will usually be kind to you. When should you start being kind? Right now. Give someone a compliment(恭维). Open the door for someone. Wave to a friend. Encourage someone who is discouraged. Say something positive. There are hundreds of little things you can do to show kindness.

　　*Be empathetic. Try to understand what others are going through. Look at life through their eyes. If you empathize with someone's feelings, you can help.

　　*Don't complain. People get tired of listening to constant whining. Life doesn't always go the way you want. Learn to accept what you can't change, and work hard to change what you can. Replace the time you used to spend complaining with time spent being kind.

　　*Never give up. Even if you are faced with negative, closed-minded people, never give up. Don't let them change you into one of them. Find people who will appreciate you.

1．The ability of making friends _____.

[　　]

A．is the same with everybody

B．is different from person to person

C．differs according to the education one receives

D．depends on one's experience

2．The most important thing in making friends is _____.

[　　]

A．to love each other

B．to know other's way of life

C．to be able to get along with others

D．to have your own advantage in life

3．Which of the following shouldn't one do in making friends?

A．To know your own advantages and shortcomings.

B．To be friendly to others.

C．Never accept what you don't know.

D．Never give up before difficulties.

You’re rushing to work and a man ahead of you collapses on the sidewalk. Do you stop to help? In a study of by-standers, it was found that some people avert their gaze and keep on  walking rather than stop and get involved.
“There is a tendency to decide that no action is needed.” says a psychologist. “The first thoughts that pop into your mind often keep you from offering help. In order to take action, you have to work against them.” Here are some common thoughts that might prevent you from helping.
● Why should I be the one? I’m probably not the most competent person in this crowd. You might think someone older or with more medical knowledge should offer assistance.
● What if he doesn’t really need my help? The fear of embarrassment is powerful; no one wants to risk looking foolish in front of others.
● No one else looks concerned- this must not be a problem. We can follow the people around us, but most people tend to hold back their emotions in public.
“If you spot trouble and find yourself explaining inaction, force yourself to stop and evaluate the situation instead of walking on,” says the psychologist. “Then retry to involve other people; you don’t have to take on the entire responsibility of being helpful. Sometimes it’s just a matter of turning to the person next to you and saying, ‘It looks like we should do something.’ Or asking someone if an ambulance has been called and, if not, to call for one. Once you take action, most people will follow you.”
【小题1】Which is NOT the common thought that stops you from helping others?

You’re rushing to work and a man ahead of you collapses on the sidewalk. Do you stop to help? In a study of by-standers, it was found that some people avert their gaze and keep on  walking rather than stop and get involved.
“There is a tendency to decide that no action is needed.” says a psychologist. “The first thoughts that pop into your mind often keep you from offering help. In order to take action, you have to work against them.” Here are some common thoughts that might prevent you from helping.
● Why should I be the one? I’m probably not the most competent person in this crowd. You might think someone older or with more medical knowledge should offer assistance.
● What if he doesn’t really need my help? The fear of embarrassment is powerful; no one wants to risk looking foolish in front of others.
● No one else looks concerned- this must not be a problem. We can follow the people around us, but most people tend to hold back their emotions in public.
“If you spot trouble and find yourself explaining inaction, force yourself to stop and evaluate the situation instead of walking on,” says the psychologist. “Then retry to involve other people; you don’t have to take on the entire responsibility of being helpful. Sometimes it’s just a matter of turning to the person next to you and saying, ‘It looks like we should do something.’ Or asking someone if an ambulance has been called and, if not, to call for one. Once you take action, most people will follow you.”
【小题1】Which is NOT the common thought that stops you from helping others?