Question

When people have different ideas or needs, conflicts (冲突) may happen. Naomi Drew, the writer of The Kids’ Guide to Working Out Conflicts: How to Keep Cool, Stay Safe, and Get Along, gives kids some helpful advice on getting on with friends.

Q1: A friend of mine often plays with our friends, but he has never invited me. What can I do?

A1: If a friend does something you don’t like, don’t be afraid to talk to him. Don’t be angry with him. Try to make him understand your feelings so that you can work through it together.

Q2: My friend is rude to other people. She said if I didn’t act(表现)like her, she would stop being my friend.

A2:Never “sell out” just to follow one friend. Do what you believe is right, and you can even find some new friends.

Q3: My friend and I argue (争论)a lot. Although we’ll be friends again soon, I don’t like it. What should I do?

A3:“Winning an argument”isn’t always worth (值得) it. Next time when you argue, let your friend“win”if the thing is not important to you. If you give in (让步) a little, so may your friend. And remember, probably your friend isn’t wrong. He or she just sees things differently.

1.What is Naomi Drew?

A. A guide. B. A teacher.

C. A writer. D. A doctor.

2.What’s the advice for Q1?

A. To have a talk.

B. To find a friend.

C. To smile often.

D. To understand others.

3.What do the underlined words “sell out” in A2 mean in Chinese?

A. 大动肝火 B. 有始无终

C. 有求必应 D. 背弃原则

4.Which of the following is Naomi Drew’s idea?

A. See things differently from others.

B. It’s impossible to win every argument.

C. Winning isn’t everything, but it sure is nice.

D. It’s OK to give in when two argue on something small.

5.All of the questions are about conflicts between ______.

A. friends

B. classmates

C. children and parents

D. students and teachers

Answer 1