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Passage 17
How to make friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship(陪伴), improves self-worth, and promotes(促进) 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 leave us without friends.
Connect with others.
The first step to making friends is connecting 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.
Start a conversation.
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.
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.
Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to bother(打扰) your new friend with calls, messages, or visits because this would likely wear him or her out, and you may finally lose your friend. So, you will need to give your friend time to react to you. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
Enjoy your friendship.
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.
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.
How to make friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship(陪伴), improves self-worth, and promotes(促进) 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 leave us without friends.
E
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.Connect with others.
The first step to making friends is connecting 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.
Start a conversation.
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.
C
2 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a useful skill in connecting with other people.B
3Choosing 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.
Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to bother(打扰) your new friend with calls, messages, or visits because this would likely wear him or her out, and you may finally lose your friend. So, you will need to give your friend time to react to you. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
Enjoy your friendship.
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.
D
4 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.
答案
1.E 2.C 3.B 4.D
解析
【分析】
这是一篇介绍交友方法的说明文阅读补全题，解题时首先通读全文，明确文章核心主旨是分享结交和维系友谊的实用建议，再逐空结合上下文的逻辑转折、主题呼应、语义衔接匹配选项：
1. 第1空后文出现转折词But，前后语义相反，后文表述很多人交友过程困难需要勇气，前文就需要对应“部分人交友很轻松”的内容；
2. 第2空所在段落主题是主动开启对话，后文明确说明你可以主动发起对话，反向推导前文是提醒读者不要被动等待别人先开口；
3. 第3空是段落小标题，需要概括本段内容，本段核心讲述有共同爱好的朋友会经常相聚，共同外出体验很愉快，对应概括共同做事的选项；
4. 第4空所在段落主题是享受友谊，前后文都强调要允许朋友保持原本的样子，不要强行改造对方，对应提醒不要苛责朋友的选项。
【解析】
1. 第1空：根据后文"But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage."的转折逻辑，前文语义和“交友困难”相反，E选项“Making new friends comes easy for some people.”（结交新朋友对一些人来说很容易）刚好形成转折呼应，符合语境。
2. 第2空：本段主题是主动开启对话，后文提到"You can always start the conversation."，C选项"Do not wait to be spoken to."（不要等着别人主动和你说话）和后文语义呼应，契合开启对话的主题。
3. 第3空：本空是段落小标题，本段内容提到有共同兴趣的朋友会经常相聚，一起外出游玩体验很愉快，B选项"Do things together."（一起做事情）精准概括了本段核心内容。
4. 第4空：本段主题是享受友谊，前文提到要允许朋友保持原本的样子，后文说不要强行把朋友改造成你期待的样子，D选项"Try not to find fault with your friends."（尽量不要挑朋友的错）符合上下文语义，契合尊重朋友本性的要求。
【答案】
1.E 2.C 3.B 4.D
【知识点】
说明文阅读补全，逻辑语义衔接
【点评】
本题属于基础类阅读还原题型，考点清晰，主要考察学生对说明文上下文逻辑关系、段落主题句的理解能力，只要抓住转折词、段落核心关键词就能快速匹配正确选项，几乎没有强干扰项。
【难度系数】
0.8
这是一篇介绍交友方法的说明文阅读补全题，解题时首先通读全文，明确文章核心主旨是分享结交和维系友谊的实用建议，再逐空结合上下文的逻辑转折、主题呼应、语义衔接匹配选项：
1. 第1空后文出现转折词But，前后语义相反，后文表述很多人交友过程困难需要勇气，前文就需要对应“部分人交友很轻松”的内容；
2. 第2空所在段落主题是主动开启对话，后文明确说明你可以主动发起对话，反向推导前文是提醒读者不要被动等待别人先开口；
3. 第3空是段落小标题，需要概括本段内容，本段核心讲述有共同爱好的朋友会经常相聚，共同外出体验很愉快，对应概括共同做事的选项；
4. 第4空所在段落主题是享受友谊，前后文都强调要允许朋友保持原本的样子，不要强行改造对方，对应提醒不要苛责朋友的选项。
【解析】
1. 第1空：根据后文"But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage."的转折逻辑，前文语义和“交友困难”相反，E选项“Making new friends comes easy for some people.”（结交新朋友对一些人来说很容易）刚好形成转折呼应，符合语境。
2. 第2空：本段主题是主动开启对话，后文提到"You can always start the conversation."，C选项"Do not wait to be spoken to."（不要等着别人主动和你说话）和后文语义呼应，契合开启对话的主题。
3. 第3空：本空是段落小标题，本段内容提到有共同兴趣的朋友会经常相聚，一起外出游玩体验很愉快，B选项"Do things together."（一起做事情）精准概括了本段核心内容。
4. 第4空：本段主题是享受友谊，前文提到要允许朋友保持原本的样子，后文说不要强行把朋友改造成你期待的样子，D选项"Try not to find fault with your friends."（尽量不要挑朋友的错）符合上下文语义，契合尊重朋友本性的要求。
【答案】
1.E 2.C 3.B 4.D
【知识点】
说明文阅读补全，逻辑语义衔接
【点评】
本题属于基础类阅读还原题型，考点清晰，主要考察学生对说明文上下文逻辑关系、段落主题句的理解能力，只要抓住转折词、段落核心关键词就能快速匹配正确选项，几乎没有强干扰项。
【难度系数】
0.8
