People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times.You’ve made friends since childhood，but you still don’t know who your true friends are.Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend：
Always honest
Honesty is important to keep a relationship alive.A true friend always tells you the truth.It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship.It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.
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There are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties. A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give advice.It may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend made time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you. Your friend is not a true friend if he/she can never make time for you when you are in trouble.You also need to be reasonable and accept that your friend also has other things to do so he/she can’t always listen immediately to your problems.
Always respectful (尊敬的)
A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not.Your true friend may disagree but never insists that he/she is correct.
Always understanding
It is possible that some problems will arise between you and your friend.A true friend will always be forgiving (体谅的) and understanding，even if it isn’t his/her fault.We are all different people and we all make mistakes.A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn’t want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend.
1.What’s the best title for the third paragraph?
A.Always there for you B.Keep your secrets
C.Always happy for you D.Remember your important days
2.According to the passage，a true friend will always .
A.follow your advice
B.offer a solution to your problems
C.listen immediately to your problems
D.respect your opinion even if he/she disagrees with it
3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.Never tell lies to friends.
B.Making time for friends.
C.Sharing fun with friends.
D.Paying attention to a friend’s opinions.
4.A true friend will always forgive and understand you because .
A.he/she wants to help you
B.he/she doesn’t want to lose you
C.he/she wants you to feel confident
D.he/she doesn’t care about your mistakes
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Students Union
Yucai High School
Dear Tim,
I am Li Hua. This is my last year of high school, and I’ll graduate this summer. I’m eighteen year old.
There is three people in my family and I’m the only one child, who is very common in Chinese families. My father work in a factory and my mother is a teacher. We lived a happy life together.
I'm cheerful boy．Besides my courses, I have much hobbies, like playing football, basketball and swimming．In the past, I collected in a lot of stamps, which are very preciously now because we seldom post a letter nowadays．I
wonder if you can tell me something about myself, your family and daily school ．
Alice：Hi, Peter! I saw you on the 7 o'clock news last night.
Peter：Oh, yeah.
Alice：So tell us what happened?
Peter：I _1.__(walk) alone on the beach when I heard someone _2.__(call) out for help. I looked up and there on the headland was a little kid. He had climbed up the cliff(悬崖) and was stuck.
Alice：What did you do then?
Peter：My first thought was to run and get help, but the boy was crying. He looked as though he would fall at _3.__ moment. So I climbed up to get him down. The rocks were very loose, and I almost _4.__(slip) a couple of times. I was beginning to think _5.__ wasn't a good idea to climb up there alone and that I __6.__(get) help first. Then I reached the boy. 7.__， I couldn't get him down. We were both stuck!
Alice：And then what did you do?
Peter：I shouted for help. Pretty soon there came __8.__ small crowd on the beach. One of them called the Coast Rescue Service. About five minutes __9.__ there appeared a helicopter overhead, and we _10.__(rescue)．
When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Hanging out at the pool the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat.
Most people don’t think much about water -but they should. For people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is the second cause of accidental death.
It doesn’t have to be that way, .By knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines, most water related accidents can be .
It’s a good idea to swim only in places that are watched over by a lifeguard. can predict changing ocean currents, sudden storms, or other dangers. In the event that something does go wrong, lifeguards are trained in techniques.
Swimming in an body of water(like a river, lake, or ocean) is different from swimming in a pool. You need more to handle the currents and other changing conditions in the open water.
If you do find yourself in a current, don’t panic and don’t fight the current. Try to swim parallel(平行) to the shore until you are able to the current, which is usually a narrow channel of water. try to make your way back to shore as you do so. If you’re to swim away from the current, stay calm and with the current. The current will usually ,then you can swim to shore.
a very good swimmer who tries to swim against a strong current will get worn out. If you’re going to in open water, better take lessons that provide you with tips on unexpected dangers.
Some areas with extremely strong currents are limits when it comes to swimming. Do your research so you know not to swim, and pay attention to any warning signs posted in the area.
1.A. pollution B. safety C. supply D. shortage
2.A. changing B. reasonable C. unknown D. leading
3.A. though B. besides C. therefore D. otherwise
4.A. ignored B. determined C. avoided D. delayed
5.A. Nobody B. Everybody C. Anybody D. Some body
6.A. hidden B. immediate C. obvious D. increased
7.A. medical B. teaching C. rescue D. managing
8.A. active B. attractive C. open D. empty
9.A. time B. energy C. money D. skill
10.A. flooded B. injured C. impressed D. caught
11.A. catch up withB. get out of C. take hold of D. keep away from
12.A. Eventually B. immediately C. Frequently D. Gradually
13.A. unwilling B. unable C. unlikely D. unfortunate
14.A. fight B. bargain C. compete D. float
15.A. set off B. slow down C. break out D. roll over
16.A. Yes B. So C. Also D. Even
17.A. swim B. surf C. dive D. relax
18.A. handling B. foreseeing C. reducing D. identifying
19.A. within B. above C. beyond D. below
20.A. why B. when C. where D. how
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good 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 leaves us without a friend . . 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 other 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. You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
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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. . 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. 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 to you.
