Friendsh ip is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends.  Good friendship has many benefits.  It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes health.

There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or  changed our jobs or schools.Such changes often leave us without a friend.____ 1.___.But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage.  Below are some helpful suggestions  on how to make and keep friends.

  1. Associate with others. 

The first step to making friends is associating with people.  You can go to public places to meet new people.  Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.

  2. Start a conversation

Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.__ 2.____.

You can always start the conversation.  Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.  

 3.____ 3.____

Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests

would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.

4. Let it grow. 

It is a good thing to stay in touch.  However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.   __4._____.   The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.

5. Enjoy your friendship

The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.____ 5._.Try not

to change them from who they are to what you want them to be.  Become the kind of friend you will

want your friend to be to you. 

A. Be cheerful.

B. Do things together.

C. Do not wait to be spoken to.

D. Try not to find fault with your friends

E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.

F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.

G. So you will need to give your friend time to react（做出反应）to you.

The company wasted________ investing in out- of- date technology.

1. A.
   a millionpound
2. B.
   millionsof pounds
3. C.
   severalmillions of pound
4. D.
   a millionof pounds

It is immediately clear ____ the financial crisis will soon be over.

1. A.
   since
2. B.
   what
3. C.
   when
4. D.
   whether

The local police were______ by their authorities to _____ the situation as soon as possible.

1. A.
   said to; control
2. B.
   ordered; manage
3. C.
   instructed; handle
4. D.
   told; hold

Most people, when they talk about education, think that it is only a task for teachers, ________ we teachers consider it is a job of the whole society.

1. A.
   whenever
2. B.
   while
3. C.
   thus
4. D.
   otherwise