Over the years, I've received a lot of advice from friends and family, trained professionals and books on how to get along with others and build strong relationships. Most of it is insightful（有见地的） and effective but when I'm caught up in the moment, I find it hard to apply what I've learned. This is especially true when it involves a multi-step process.

After analyzing many methods and experimenting in my own interactions（交流）, I've found one simple guideline that has helped me strengthen every one of my interpersonal relationships. This simple easy-to-remember tip is: Make the other person feel important.

No one likes to feel small and most conflicts（冲突）occur when you make others feel unimportant whether you plan to or not. The key to getting along with almost anyone is to avoid actions that diminish others and replace them with actions that build up others. Actually,you can strengthen your relationships with many actions.

When you interact with someone, give him your undivided attention. Don't look around to see what else is going on or check your phone or watch. Take time to listen and respond  accordingly to show  you're engaged. Make the other person feel like he is the most important person you’re meeting with.

Nothing will make someone light up more brightly than showing genuine interest in him. Be curious and ask specific questions based on what you hear. The more questions you ask, the better the interaction will go but keep in mind that you must be sincere. If you try to fake it, people can tell.

When it is possible,show that you consider the other person remarkable. Find opportunities to speak highly of this person to others as often as you honestly can. One trap to avoid is making others feel  more important by putting yourself down. This is never helpful so it's important that you lift others up in a way that respects everyone including you.

【小题1】What does the underlined word“diminish” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Take charge of.

B．Speak highly of.

C．Think poorly of.

D．Make use of.

【小题2】Which of the following should be avoided when you are listening to others?

A．Being responsive.	B．Paying attention fully.
C．Getting genuinely curious.	D．Pretending to be interested.

【小题3】What does last paragraph warns against?

A．Being too modest.	B．Being sharply critical.
C．Playing tricks on others.	D．Looking down upon others.

【小题4】What is the author's purpose in writing this article?

A．To offer some advice on getting along with others.

B．To criticize the professional books.

C．To thank his friends for their advice.

D．To improve his personal relationships.

假如你是李华，你有一位名叫Jack的英国笔友。最近，他在给你的一封信中提到，他参加的学校足球队在一场十分重要的比赛中失利，从而错过了赢得冠军的机会，因此他的心情非常低落。请你根据以下要点给他写一封回信，帮助他走出目前的困境。

描述问题	1. 比赛失利；2. 错过机会；3. 情绪低落
分析问题	1. 表示理解；2. 对待输赢的态度；3. 过程比结果更重要
建议和愿望	1. 汲取教训；2. 重树信心；3. ……

 
注意:1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。
Dear Jack，
After reading your letter， I know that_____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________

Yours truly，

Li Hua

   How To Be Green?

What does “green” mean? “Green” is more than just a color. 【小题1】    Why green? Plants are green, and without them the Earth wouldn't be such a lovely home for us human beings. What can we do? Here's a four-step guide to being green.

Reduce It!

【小题2】 For instance, a shorter shower means you use less water and less fuel since your house uses fuel to run the water heater that warms up the water.

Reuse It!

Sometimes people call our society a “throwaway society”. It means that we're a little too willing to throw away old stuff(东西) and buy new stuff. 【小题3】 . For instance, if your baby brother becomes older and loses interest in his plastic basketball hoop(篮圈), why not give it to another family who has a little kid?

Recycle It!

Recycling has never been easier. Many communities(社区) will pick it up right in front of your house and some towns even require it. Recycled goods go to a recycling center, where they can be turned into new cans, bottles, and paper.

Enjoy It!

It's true that rubbish and pollution are problems, but the Earth remains a huge and beautiful place that's ready for you to explore. 【小题4】  Go for a hike, visit local nature centers and gardens, and climb up mountains.

But before you travel around the world, take a look at your own backyard. Find a place where you could plant a tree or put in a little fruit or vegetable garden. 【小题5】

 

A．Get out there and get your hands dirty.

B．Turn off the water when you're brushing your teeth.

C．It also means taking special steps to protect the environment.

D．When you use less of something, you do a good thing for the Earth.

E．You can start locally by visiting the naturally beautiful spots in your city.

F．Many times, even if you no longer need something, someone else just might.

G．Then you can watch with pride as your tree takes root and your garden plants grow.

The following is a father's advice to his son or daughter, who has just graduated from high school：
First of all, congratulations on your graduation!Graduation from high school means that a new stage of life is ahead of you．At the beginning of this new stage, I have some advice for you．
Clean your own room and do your own laundry(洗衣物的活). After you have messed up(弄乱)something, you should learn to clean it up yourself．Cleanliness is indeed close to godliness(信奉上帝)．
Don't mistake knowledge for wisdom. No matter how much information or knowledge you have gained, you'll never make sound(正确的)judgments if you don't have wisdom. Wisdom comes from imagination and reflection(反省)．If you can imagine the possible future outcomes of your present decisions and actions, you can avoid mistakes．And if you can reflect on the mistakes you have made, you can avoid making the same mistakes again and again．Such is wisdom．
Don't complain．When you take up a job, do your best to carry it out．Don't waste time complaining about it, no matter how difficult and boring it is．
Finally, be an early bird．If you get up earlier than the sun, you can watch it rising up slowly into the sky．And the sight of the rising sun will warm your heart and give you energy for the day ahead．Besides, being an early bird, you have plenty of time to take exercise or do a lot of work．
【小题1】The father wants to give his daughter some advice, because ___

A．the father is a philosopher(哲学家)

B．another period of life lies ahead of him/her

C．he/she does not know how to behave himself/herself

D．the teacher is disappointed at his son's/daughter's performance

【小题2】According to the father, wisdom enables one to ________．

A．avoid one's responsibilities	B．acquire(获得)a lot of knowledge
C．complain about many things	D．evaluate(评价)situations correctly

【小题3】In the opinion of the father, complaining ________．

A．gets you nowhere	B．is a pleasant thing
C．usually leads to success	D．can be appreciated by people

【小题4】The father says that being an early bird makes one ________．

A．sleepy and tired	B．clean and happy
C．hungry and angry	D．energetic and efficient(高效的)

Five Ways to Make Studying More Fun

1. Get in the zone.

Pick an area of the house you haven't used before. Use a stand-up desk instead of the kitchen table. Set up a space in your bedroom or home office that is just for studying. Put some time into making it a place you want it to be. 【小题1】

2. Study with a partner.

Getting together with a friend or a group of classmates can help you learn new study skills while you are still getting a few laughs in. 【小题2】 Pick one person and each of you choose a side to argue. If you have a group, they can join and vote the winner.

3. Break it up.

Plan scheduled study breaks every hour and take part in an activity you enjoy. Go for a quick walk, watch a short video, or eat a snack. 【小题3】 Before you take a break, write down what you have learned during your study time and add to this list each time you take a break.

4. 【小题4】

By activating the left and right sides of the brain at the same time, music maximizes（使最大化）learning and improves memory. It's no secret that music helps with concentration and creativity.

5. Leave the house.

【小题5】 If the weather is nice, head to a park or the beach. Study at your favorite coffee shop or bookstore. If you're active, you might want to try exercising to improve memory and thinking skills. Some of your best thoughts and moments of clarity（清晰）come when you're moving your body.

A．Make use of music.

B．Activate your brain.

C．Break up difficult ideas into small ones.

D．Decorate it, paint the wall, or get some new furniture.

E．Try having a debate about a topic you're trying to learn.

F．Sometimes a change in locations can keep things fresh and exciting.

G．If one hour is too long, go for 20-25 minutes and then take a short five-minute break.