You may feel comfortable with some people. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half a life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.

    How is it done?{#blank#}1{#/blank#}If you follow the skills, you'll make friends with people quickly.

    First of all, good talkers ask questions.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It's a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to some other questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}This point seems clear, but it isn't. Your question should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.

    Real listening at least means some things.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}If someone sticks to one topic, it means he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones (语气) of voice. If the voice sounds boring, then, it's time for you to change the subject.

    Finally, good talkers know well when to say good-bye. Remember to give him a handshake and say, “I've really enjoyed meeting you.”{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they've known you half their life.

A．Almost anyone will answer a question.

B．Here are several skills that good talkers have.

C．If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret.

D．First, it means not to change the subject of the conversation.

E．Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers.

    Why should students play sports? Some people think that students play sports in order to get exercise. Others think it can help students have fun. But that is not enough.

    If students play sports, they can get more than healthy bodies. Why? Here are three more reasons.

    Students who play sports do better in school. Some people think that doing exercise will take up students' study time. But a recent study has shown that students who play sports get better scores in school than those who don't. Exercise gets students to learn, remember things and concentrate better.

    Students who play sports develop their teamwork spirits and learn problem-solving skills. When they are working together with others to win games and reach goals, they're learning how to be successful in practice. And these skills will be useful to them for study or their future work.

    Playing sports can also improve confidence. Students who play sports feel better about themselves. When they know they can improve and reach their goals by practicing, it builds their confidence. And sports can also help them communicate with others actively and make new friends.

A.  B.  C.

D.       E.

⑴ {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Jeff likes sports and travel. He would like something that can help him spend boring time on his journey(旅途).

⑵ {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Mrs. Green doesn't like to exercise, but she likes cooking and reading books about foreign places.

⑶ {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Mr. Dean wants to improve his garden during summer, So he would like something that can help him to do that.

⑷ {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Lisa, a 22-year old girl, worries about her weight(体重). She is wondering how to lose weight.

⑸ {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Sophia likes to look smart. When she is free, she enjoys listening to the music. Now she plans to learn something about music.

Being happy

    One thing is for sure that money cannot always make a person happy. What can make you happy?

    Some people seem to be born happy. Nothing seems to get them down. They can always see the best of every situation and they seem to smile their way through life. Some people seem to have everything going well but they still do not seem to be happy. No matter what kind of person you are, you can do something to build happiness into your life.

    Listening to music

    Music can be a great way to make you feel happy. You can listen to it, or even take up playing an instrument.

    Keeping pets

    You may not have a pet of your own, but pets are so good at making people happy. Pets help people feel happy by being lovely, needing to be looked after, and maybe needing exercise, which is good for you, too.

    Staying fit and healthy

    Try to keep fit and healthy by exercising every day. There are lots of things that you can do to keep your body feeling fit. The great thing about exercise is that it releases chemicals called serotonin(复合胺) into your brain and these chemicals make you feel happy！

    Being kind and smiling at others

    Often it is the small thing that makes people happy. Try to be kind and smile at people. You will help them to feel happy and will build happiness for yourself.

    Have you ever been to Ireland? If not, you should think of spending a vacation there. The Republic of Ireland stands in the south of the island. There are about 4, 810, 000 people in the country and the weather is quite wet but warm. Falls of snow in Ireland are most unusual.

    Ireland is full of interesting things to do. You'll find restaurants and cafes everywhere. Most of them have a long list of Irish food and drinks. After your meal, you can take a walk along the shore. The countryside is good for horse riding. Other sports you may want to do are sailing, boating, swimming, fishing and golfing. Ireland is famous for its theaters and festivals. So why don't you stay longer for a party, an opera or a concert? The Irish people are kind and friendly. From mountains to beaches you will find people ready to stop and talk about the weather, the local geography or history and maybe about what you should see next.