题目内容
Four types of friends you need in your life
Do you know that people will die early if they have no friends during their lifetime? The survey shows if you want to live longer and more happily, you need to have some friends who can share your sadness and happiness or can be helpful when you are in trouble.
The following four types of friends are just what you need to keep the doctor away.
1.A Loyal Best Friend Everyone needs a friend who will support you in different situations. This kind of friend knows all of your deepest and darkest secrets, but still loves you all the same.
2.A Friendly Neighbor These days, a lot of people don’t know their own neighbors. It’s a shame, because some neighbors can be the most helpful people. If you forget to lock the front door when you are on holiday, you can call your neighbors to lock it for you. So it’s wonderful to have nice and helpful neighbors.
3.A Workmate You’ll find it much easier to chat with someone than eating lunch alone every day. Your workmate doesn’t have to be your best friend. If you two get along well with each other, you can always start going out with them outside of the office.
4.A Friend From a Different Culture If everyone had a friend from a different culture, the world would be a much better place. Remember that don’t be friends with someone just because they’re from a different culture. Instead, keep your mind open, and if you meet someone from other places, try to learn about their customs, values, and traditions.
If you have such kinds of friends, you will surely live longer and more happily.
Friends you need in your life | |||
Introduction | If you want to live a longer and happier life, you need to have some friends who 1.______________________ and can help you when you are in trouble. | ||
Four types of friends | A Loyal Best Friend | ◆This kind of friend knows all of your darkest and deepest secrets, but still loves you all the same. | |
A Friendly Neighbor | ◆If you don’t2.____________________ when you are on holiday, you can call your neighbors to lock it for you. So it’s wonderful to have nice and helpful neighbors. | ||
A Workmate | ◆You can 3.__________________ if you don’t want to eat lunch by yourself. | ||
A Friend From a Different Culture | ◆If everyone had a friend from a different culture, the world would be a much better place. ◆If you meet someone from other places, try to learn about their 4.________________________ instead of making friends with them just because they are from other countries. | ||
Conclusion (结论) | You will surely live longer and more happily with such kinds of friends. | ||
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If you think you are too shy and want to be a little bit braver, just try the following things.
Be open to others. Tell people you are shy. There is no need to hide it. When they get to know you are a shy kid, they will understand you better. This also helps you feel more comfortable in talks.
Try to smile more. When you smile , people think you are friendly and easy to talk with. Remember that other people have feelings, too; and most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.
Learn to be a good talker. If you find it hard to start a conversation, say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. Doesn’t it make you want to keep talking to that person?
Get your attention elsewhere. Think more about ways to enjoy parties or games. Don’t waste time worrying about your look or whether people like you or not. You will become relaxed and find it’s not so hard to talk with others.
Take one small step at a time. Each time when you say “Hi!” or smile at someone, say to yourself “You can make it.” Keep trying and one day you’ll never feel shy when you talk to others.
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Title: Advice on how to be a little braver
Advice | Reasons |
Don’t 1._______the fact. | If you tell people you are shy, they will understand you better. |
Smile more. | People don’t 2.______the one with an angry-looking face. |
Start a conversation with 3._____. | People will feel great and want to talk to you. |
Pay more attention to ways to enjoy 4.____or games. | You will become relaxed. |
Encourage yourself to say”Hi!” or smile at someone. | Keep doing this and you’ll be braver to talk to others in the future. |