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4、Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city.  

1. Take Pictures  

One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves, and it's very easy after taking a picture to say "Are you on Facebook?" or "If you'd like I can email it to you. "  

This can be the seed that leads to new connections. The next time you hear about a fun event email your new contacts to let them know about it.  

2. ________  

If you don't know anyone in a new city, it can be tempting to order take-out and retreat back to your lonely apartment or hotel room. Instead, try eating by yourself in public as often as possible.  

You might feel self-conscious eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are much easier to approach when you are alone. Bring a book or newspaper to read ( this will make you feel less self-conscious). Also, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse to start a conversation if they've read it.  

3. Join a Class, Sports Team, or Club  

Yoga, salsa dancing, volleyball, jogging, a class for work, martial arts, etc. Take up a new hobby or continue an old one[ At these great places to meet new people, you'll automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are forced to see the same people over and over again in the class.  

If you're having trouble thinking of a good one to join, try browsing the many clubs on MeetUp. com or the events on CraigsList.com.  

Bonus Tips:  

l         In the beginning, never turn down an invitation from someone, even if it's something you wouldn't normally do.  

l         Email your new friends with fun things to do instead of always asking what their plans are, thus helping establish you as someone who is contributing value instead of just taking it (people want this in a friend).  

l         Never let little things in life annoy you or be a negative person. Others won't want to be around you!  

 

64. The best title for the second piece of information would be ________.  

A. Eat Alone in Public                       B. Go Sightseeing Alone  

C. Read Alone in Public                     D. Start a Conversation Naturally  

65. According to the passage, what's the right thing to do if you want to build a new social circle?  

A. Joining a yoga club mainly for keeping fit.  

B. Accepting an invitation from someone regularly.  

C. Taking a lot of pictures at an event to contact others.  

D. Avoiding being a negative person unless you're upset.  

66. The underlined word "self-conscious" in the passage probably means ________.  

A. aware            B. confused          C. fantastic          D. embarrassed  

67. In the passage, the author intends to ________.  

A. tell us how to be more talkative in public  

B. suggest some tricks we can play on friends  

C. recommend a few tips on making new friends  

D. show us how to get used to a new environment  

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Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city.
1.Take pictures
One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with a person.Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves,and it’s very easy after taking a picture to say “If you’d like I can email it to you”.This can be the seed that leads to new connections.The next time you hear about a fun event email your new contacts to let them know about it.
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*Don’t let little things in life upset you or be a negative person.People don’t want to be around someone like that!
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C.It offers an opportunity to meet the same people repeatedly.
D.It is a good way to meet new people and make friends in a new city.
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* Don’t let little things in life upset you or be a negative person. People don’t want to be around someone like that!
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One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves, and it’s very easy after taking a picture to say “If you’d like I can email it to you”. This can be the seed that leads to new connections. The next time you hear about a fun event email your new contacts to let them know about it.

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    Yoga,salsa dancing,volleyball,Toastmasters (a public speaking club),a class for work,etc. Take up a new hobby or continue an old one!

   These are all great places to meet new people,primarily because you will be forced to see the same people over and over again in the class.You will automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are forced to see each other again.

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   * In the beginning.never turn down an invitation from someone,even if it’s something you wouldn’t normally do.

   * Email your new friends with fun things to do instead of always asking what their plans are, If they have a better plan you can drop (放弃) yours and join them.This will help establish(建立) you as someone who is contributing value instead of just taking it (people want this in a friend) .

*Don’t let little things in life upset you or be a negative person.People don’t want to be around someone like that!

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  A.Taking pictures of others       B.Eating by yourself in public

  C.Reading interesting books      D.Joining group activities

2.According to the text,which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of joining a class?

  A.It helps you find out your interest and take up a new  hobby.

  B.It helps you find out people who share a common interest with you.

  C.It offers an opportunity to meet the same people repeatedly.

  D.It is a good way to meet new people and make friends in a new city.

3.Which of the following pieces of advice is a tip from the text?

 A.Try to be outgoing and talkative instead of being shy.

B.Never turn down an invitation from your friends.

 C.Offer suggestions on how to spend time together.

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   You might feel self-conscious eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are much easier to approach when you are alone. People may be afraid of interrupting you or being rude if you are in a conversation with someone else. Bring a book or newspaper to read (this will make you feel less self-conscious). Plus, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse to start a conversation if they’ve read it.

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   Yoga, salsa dancing, volleyball, Toastmasters (a public speaking club), a class for work, etc. Take up a new hobby or continue an old one!

These are all great places to meet new people, primarily because you will be forced to see the same people over and over again in the class. You will automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are forced to see each other again.

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* In the beginning, never turn down an invitation from someone, even if it’s something you wouldn’t normally do.

* Email your new friends with fun things to do instead of always asking what their plans are. If they have a better plan you can drop yours and join them. This will help establish you as someone who is contributing value instead of just taking it (people want this in a friend).

* Don’t let little things in life upset you or be a negative person. People don’t want to be around someone like that!

1.____ can give you an excuse to start new connections.

  A. Taking pictures of others          B. Eating by yourself in public  

 C. Reading interesting books          D. Joining group activities

2.When having meals, you’d better ____ if you want to make new friends.

  A. sit on your own in public places

  B. start a conversation with those who have friends aside

  C. invite others to your apartment to eat together

  D. approach others to show conscious friendliness

3.According to the text, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of joining a   class?

  A. It helps you find out your interest and take up a new hobby.

  B. It helps you find out people who share a common interest with you.

  C. It offers an opportunity to meet the same people repeatedly.

  D. It is a good way to meet new people and make friends in a new city.

4. Which of the following pieces of advice is a tip from the text?

A. Try to be outgoing and talkative instead of being shy.

B. Never turn down an invitation from your friends.

  C. Offer suggestions on how to spend time together.

  D. Don’t give a negative response to any request.

5.By writing the text, the author intends to tell us ____.

A. why you should change when you move to a new city

B. why you should make new friends in a new city

C. how you can make new friends in a new city

D. how you can keep in touch with strangers

 

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Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city.
1. Take pictures
One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves, and it’s very easy after taking a picture to say “If you’d like I can email it to you”. This can be the seed that leads to new connections. The next time you hear about a fun event email your new contacts to let them know about it.
2. Eat alone in public
You might feel self-conscious eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are much easier to approach when you are alone. People may be afraid of interrupting you or being rude if you are in a conversation with someone else. Bring a book or newspaper to read (this will make you feel less self-conscious). Plus, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse to start a conversation if they’ve read it.
3. Join a class, sports team, or club
Yoga, salsa dancing, volleyball, Toastmasters (a public speaking club), a class for work, etc. Take up a new hobby or continue an old one!
These are all great places to meet new people, primarily because you will be forced to see the same people over and over again in the class. You will automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are forced to see each other again.
Tips:
* In the beginning, never turn down an invitation from someone, even if it’s something you wouldn’t normally do.
* Email your new friends with fun things to do instead of always asking what their plans are. If they have a better plan you can drop yours and join them. This will help establish you as someone who is contributing value instead of just taking it (people want this in a friend).
* Don’t let little things in life upset you or be a negative person. People don’t want to be around someone like that!

  1. 1.

    ________ can give you an excuse to start new connections

    1. A.
      Taking pictures of others
    2. B.
      Eating by yourself in public
    3. C.
      Reading interesting books
    4. D.
      Joining group activities
  2. 2.

    When having meals, you’d better ________ if you want to make new friends

    1. A.
      approach others to show conscious friendliness
    2. B.
      start a conversation with those who have friends aside
    3. C.
      invite others to your apartment to eat together
    4. D.
      sit on your own in public places
  3. 3.

    According to the text, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of joining a class?

    1. A.
      It helps you find out people who share a common interest with you
    2. B.
      It helps you find out your interest and take up a new hobby
    3. C.
      It offers an opportunity to meet the same people repeatedly
    4. D.
      It is a good way to meet new people and make friends in a new city
  4. 4.

    Which of the following pieces of advice is a tip from the text?

    1. A.
      Try to be outgoing and talkative instead of being shy
    2. B.
      Never turn down an invitation from your friends
    3. C.
      Offer suggestions on how to spend time together
    4. D.
      Always give a positive response to any request
  5. 5.

    By writing the text, the author intends to tell us ________

    1. A.
      why you should change when you move to a new city
    2. B.
      how you can make new friends in a new city
    3. C.
      why you should make new friends in a new city
    4. D.
      how you can keep in touch with strangers

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