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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科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：福建省廈門(mén)大學(xué)附屬科技中學(xué)2009-2010學(xué)年度高一第二學(xué)期期中考試英語(yǔ)試卷 題型：閱讀理解

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So you have been called for an interview-well done ? Your effort has been paid off . Now to get the job , you will fell better at the interview if you show an understanding of the nature of the organization .
Ask a member of family or a friend to act as the employer and to give you an unreal interview . Be as realistic as possible , answer the questions seriously . Afterwards discuss how it went .
Think about how the employer would prefer to see you look . Remember the majority of employers are over 30 .
It is not wise to rush out and buy new clothes which will be worn for the first time at the interview . You’ll feel more at ease (自在) in a familiar dress .
Carelessness in any of these could cost you the job . Arrive at least 15 minutes before time . This will give you a chance to have a look around , read the notice broad and get the feel of the place .
Being late at interviews produces a bad impression. The first impression the interviewer gets of you formed as you walk through the door , so take a couple of deep breaths .
Be ready to shake hands of the interviewer offers .
Don’t take a seat until asked . Then sit comfortably .
Make eye contact when you are greeted and again if you shake hands , and during questioning . Eye contact is a form of non-verbal(非語(yǔ)言的) greeting .
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Asking can show knowledge and avoid mistakes even before you begin . You can check on these later , when the hope for job is offered . 
And if you fail , look upon the interview as an experience in itself , learn from it .
We wish you good luck and good job hunting .
72．Before you go to see the employer , it is better for you to_____________ .
A．put on your newly-bought clothes
B．have you hair cut
C．buy some modern and beautiful ties , shoes . etc
D．find a dress which you’ve got used to
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A．to walk through the door quickly
B．not to see the interviewer’s eyes
C．to sit down in front of the interviewer
D．to remember the interviewer’s name and use it sometimes
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A．looking at each other for a long time
B．a(chǎn) kind of greeting without any words
C．shaking hands with the employer again and again
D．a(chǎn) way of getting a wonderful job
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a. Asking a friend to give you an unreal interview .
b. Understanding the nature of the organization .
c. Paying attention to your clothes .
d. Arriving at the place of the interview on time .
e. Getting some information from the advisers .
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So you have been called for an interview-well done ? Your effort has been paid off . Now to get the job , you will fell better at the interview if you show an understanding of the nature of the organization .

Ask a member of family or a friend to act as the employer and to give you an unreal interview . Be as realistic as possible , answer the questions seriously . Afterwards discuss how it went .

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Asking can show knowledge and avoid mistakes even before you begin . You can check on these later , when the hope for job is offered . 

And if you fail , look upon the interview as an experience in itself , learn from it .

We wish you good luck and good job hunting .

72．Before you go to see the employer , it is better for you to_____________ .

A．put on your newly-bought clothes

B．have you hair cut

C．buy some modern and beautiful ties , shoes . etc

D．find a dress which you’ve got used to

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C．shaking hands with the employer again and again

D．a(chǎn) way of getting a wonderful job

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a. Asking a friend to give you an unreal interview .

b. Understanding the nature of the organization .

c. Paying attention to your clothes .

d. Arriving at the place of the interview on time .

e. Getting some information from the advisers .

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night, the winds   1  , the clouds burst and a strong storm overturned a fishing boat at sea. The crew in
trouble   2   the SOS. The captain of the rescue rowboat team   3   the alarm and the villagers   4   in the town
square overlooking the sea. When the team started their rowboat fought their way through the wild waves, the
villagers waited   5   on the beach, holding lamps to   6   the way back.
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been lost. 
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forward. His mother grabbed his arm, crying, "please don't go. Your father  13  in a shipwreck (船只失事) 10
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(     )3. A. sounded         
(     )4. A. gathered         
(     )5. A. nervously        
(     )6. A. hope            
(     )7. A. promising       
(     )8. A. uncomfortable    
(     )9. A. villagers       
(     )10. A. pushed          
(     )11. A. Anxiously     
(     )12. A. look after      
(     )13. A. died            
(     )14. A. in the fire     
(     )15. A. How about       
(     )16. A. comes          
(     )17. A. appeared        
(     )18. A. Therefore        
(     )19. A. Making          
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B. sent out     
B. set          
B. followed     
B. angrily      
B. light        
B. hoping       
B. exhausted    
B. sailors      
B. pulled       
B. Strangely    
B. look for     
B. pulled       
B. at sea       
B. What for     
B. goes         
B. disappeared      
B. Firstly      
B. Keeping      
B. Only          		C. stopped        
C. came up with  
C. took           
C. fought           
C. fearfully      
C. expect        
C. cheering       
C. disturbed      
C. captains       
C. overturned     
C. Unexpectedly      
C. lookout       
C. went           
C. on strike     
C. What if         
C. flies          
C. came            
C. when          
C. Showing         
C. Seldom       		D. calmed          
D. took over      
D. made            
D. struggled         
D. happily         
D. try             
D. standing         
D. painful          
D. passengers                    
D. settled          
D. Doubtfully        
D. look on          
D. interrupted      
D. in the war    
D. What with        
D. climbs           
D. went              
D. Finally        
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(     )2.A.as
(     )3.A.lost
(     )4.A.excited
(     )5.A.rest
(     )6.A.Luckily
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(     )8.A.walked
(     )9.A.look
(     )10.A.ask
(     )11.A.refused
(     )12.A.hope
(     )13.A.into
(     )14.A.sure
(     )15.A.warned
(     )16.A.experience
(     )17.A.turning
(     )18.A.free
(     )19.A.make
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B.left
B.get
B.pay
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B.with
B.upset
B.reminded
B.experiment?
B.taking
B.cheap
B.wake
B.fool

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C .satisfied
C.travel
C.immediately
C.noticed
C.worked
C.turn
C.apologize
C.hoped
C.anger
C.for
C.proud
C.thought
?C.story
C.handing
C.plain
C.catch
C.loser

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D.drink?
D.Actually ?
D.realized ?
D.found?
D.think
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D.meant
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So you have been called for an interview-well done ? Your effort has been paid off . Now to get the job , you will fell better at the interview if you show an understanding of the nature of the organization .

Ask a member of family or a friend to act as the employer and to give you an unreal interview . Be as realistic as possible , answer the questions seriously . Afterwards discuss how it went .

Think about how the employer would prefer to see you look . Remember the majority of employers are over 30 .

It is not wise to rush out and buy new clothes which will be worn for the first time at the interview . You’ll feel more at ease (自在) in a familiar dress .

Carelessness in any of these could cost you the job . Arrive at least 15 minutes before time . This will give you a chance to have a look around , read the notice broad and get the feel of the place .

Being late at interviews produces a bad impression. The first impression the interviewer gets of you formed as you walk through the door , so take a couple of deep breaths .

Be ready to shake hands of the interviewer offers .

Don’t take a seat until asked . Then sit comfortably .

Make eye contact when you are greeted and again if you shake hands , and during questioning . Eye contact is a form of non-verbal(非語(yǔ)言的) greeting .

Remember the interviewer’s name and use it from time to time .

Be ready for the question “Is there anything you want to ask?” Before the interview you should get ready for two or three such questions. Look on these not just as a chance to get information but as a means to improve your prospects (前途)in the employer’s estimation(判斷). 

Asking can show knowledge and avoid mistakes even before you begin . You can check on these later , when the hope for job is offered . 

And if you fail , look upon the interview as an experience in itself , learn from it .

We wish you good luck and good job hunting .

72．Before you go to see the employer , it is better for you to_____________ .

       A．put on your newly-bought clothes

       B．have you hair cut

       C．buy some modern and beautiful ties , shoes . etc

       D．find a dress which you’ve got used to

73．To make a good impression , it is important for yo_____________ .

       A．to walk through the door quickly

       B．not to see the interviewer’s eyes

       C．to sit down in front of the interviewer

       D．to remember the interviewer’s name and use it sometimes

74．The underlined word “eye contact” means_____________.

       A．looking at each other for a long time

       B．a(chǎn) kind of greeting without any words

       C．shaking hands with the employer again and again

       D．a(chǎn) way of getting a wonderful job

75．People usually do the following things before a job interview, which is the right order for doing them ?

       a. Asking a friend to give you an unreal interview .

       b. Understanding the nature of the organization .

       c. Paying attention to your clothes .

       d. Arriving at the place of the interview on time .

       e. Getting some information from the advisers .

       A．a(chǎn), e, b, c, d     B．d, c, b, a , e     C．b, e, a , c, d     D．e, d, a , b, c

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