If you feel at present that you don’t have enough friends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have.

       Starting and keeping friendship requires effort and commitment. Many of us let our lives become so busy with work and other commitments that we don’t get around to scheduling time for pleasure and renewal(叙旧,更新)with the friends, relatives and acquaintances we already have.

       Making the effort to call your friends more regularly and to accept more of the invitations you receive from others can improve your social life in a hurry!

       Are there any people you could call right now and be assured of a pleasant welcome? Are there people that you could count onto help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with tem? Do you have fun when you are together? Are you happy to have them in your life?

       If you haven’t seen much of them lately, is it because you have become too busy? Have you grown apart? Was there an argument?

       If the main reason you haven’t been getting together with the people you already know is because you have gotten too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time. Compare it with your real values and priorities(优先考虑的事)in life. Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the quality of life that you want?

       If you have become too busy for friends, why has this happened? Are you seeking material toys in your life at the expense of relationships with other human beings? Have you allowed your time to be over-committed because you never say“No”to anyone? Do you insist on doing things yourself that could be delegated to others? If so, why? Do you believe that everything depends on you?

       Examine whether the way you are now spending your time accurately reflects your deepest values and priorities. Make sure that you schedule adequate time for the things that are truly most important to you.

       If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule, and a space in your heart for them.

 

72.The author mainly discusses         in this passage.

       A.how to balance friendship and work

       B.how to spend our spare time

       C.whether we should keep friendship

       D.whether we should invite friends to dinner

73.Which of the following doesn’t indicate a good relationship?

       A.You have someone to count on when you are in trouble.

       B.You have someone to have close talks with.

       C.You feel depressed with others in life.

       D.You have fun when you are with someone.

74.The reason why you have become too busy for friends may be the following except that      .   

       A.you spend too much time seeking material toys in your life.

       B.you feel it difficult to keep friendship

       C.you stick to doing everything all by yourself.

       D.you never refuse whatever other people ask you to do

75.Which would be the best title for the text.

       A.Too busy for Friendship                       B.Too busy with work

       C.How to Spend Your Time                     D.How to Make New Friends

       WASHINGTON―There are more than 222 million TVs in American homes. And it would make Frank Vespe very happy this week if every one was turned off.

       Vespe is head of the TV―Turnoff  Network, the Washington organization behind TV Turnoff Week. For TV Turnoff week, American kids are encouraged to go one week without watching TV. This year it runs from April 23 to 29.

       “Our real meassage here is to see what lift is like without TV and then make watching TV a conscious decision,”said Vespe.

       Vespe said that most of the kids who go without television for a week go back to watching, but not as much.“They watch more selectively. They do more things as a family. It helps them put TV in its place.

       One kid who is turning off her television is Sarah Foote, 9, of Virginia.”

       Sarah admits it won’t be too hard to give up TV. She’s allowed to watch only educational television, and her favourite show from last year isn’t on any more.

       Of course, there are plenty of good things about TV: programmes can be entertaining, even educational.

       Even so, some experts aren’t sure TV Turnoff Week is the answer.

       “Too much TV is not good. A little bit of TV for young kids is good because it adds to their vocabulary. The bottom line is moderation(节制),”says Susan Neuman, a university educator who studies kids and reading.

       Neuman says the real problem is that parents do not keep track of what their kids are watching.

       They do not set limits on TV viewing. Also, in some families, TV might be the only thing there is to do.

       What message does Sarah have for other kids?

       “It’s a very good idea. I survived a whole week without TV. It also teaches you to enjoy time doing different things and not being sucked into something on TV, because you do not want TV taking up all of your time,”Sarah said.

 

68.The purpose of the TV―Turnoff Network is to         .

       A.make children watch TV less

       B.make children play outside more

       C.make children do more homework

       D.make parents watch more TV programmes

69.As Vespe said in this passage, turning off TV a week can help children         .

       A.forget to watch TV programmes           B.improve their habits of watching TV

       C.place TV sets out of their bedrooms      D.have part-time jobs after school

70.In some experts’ opinion         .

       A.parents should turn off TV for their children.

       B.parents should direct their children how to use TV

       C.children should enjoy exciting programmes on TV

       D.children should learn their lessons over TV

71.What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?

       A.To advise us to turn off TV.

       B.To warn parents of the danger of TV.

       C.To report to us a piece of news about TV.

       D.To praise Vespe and his organization.

       Childhood is a happy time, right? Not necessarily. Consider these facts.

       Depression(抑郁症)may occur in as many as 1 in 33 children.

       Once a child has an episode of depression, he or she has a 50 percent chance of experiencing another episode in the next 5 years.

       Suicide(自杀)is the 6th leading cause of death for 5―to―15-year-olds.

       If your child experiences 5 or more of these signs or symptoms(症状)for at least 2 weeks, he or she may be experiencing depression or another mental illness.

       Feeling―Does your child demonstrate:

       ①Sadness                 ②Emptiness              ③Hopelessness         ④Guilt

       ⑤Worthlessness        ⑥Lack of enjoyment in everyday pleasures

       Thinking―Is your child having trouble:

       ①Concentrating        ②Making decisions    ③Completing schoolwork

       ④Maintaining grades  ⑤Maintaining friendships

       Physical problems―Does your child complain of

       ①Headaches             ②Stomachaches        ③Lack of energy

       ④Sleeeping problems(too much or too little)

       ⑤Weight or appetite changes(gain or loss)

       Behavior problems―Is your child:

       ①Irritable                 ②Not wanting to go to school

       ③Wanting to be alone most of the time

       ④Having difficulty getting along with others

       ⑤Cutting classes or skipping school

       ⑥Dropping out of sports, hobbies or other activities

       Drinking alcohol or using drugs.

       Suicide risk―Does your child talk or think about:

       ①Suicide                 ②Death                    ③Other morbid(生病的)subjects

       Sometimes, a child who causes problems at school or at home may actually be depressed, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. If you think your child may be depressed, it’s important to have your child treated. Discuss your child’s problems with his or her doctor. The doctor may suggest a referral to a children’s psychologist(心理医生)or psychiatrist(精神病医生).

       Treatment may include individual and family therapy(治疗), along with an antidepressant medication.

 

64.This article is particularly written for         .

       A.parents                B.teachers              C.children               D.psychologists 

65.Which statement describes a child who may have physical problems.

       A.The child is always in high mood.

       B.The child always feels tired but sleeps only four hours a day.

       C.The child hates to study.

       D.The child can not concentrate on one thing for a long period.

66.When your child always talks about death or other morbid subjects, he or she         .

       A.may has trouble in thinking                   B.may have suicide risk.

       C.may have behavior problems                 D.may have physical problems

67.What should we do when we find our kids experiencing depression?

       A.Ask for leave to accompany them at home.

       B.Ask them to take antidepressant immediately.

       C.Go to see the doctor

       D.Ask them to have a good rest.

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