C. a gas station D. a parking place

D

My mother always told us there is no use crying over spilt milk. That means yoshould not get angry when something bad happens and cannot be changed. She also told us yohave to break some eggs to make an omelet(煎蛋卷). This means yohave to do what is necessary to move forward.

My mother believed yoare what yoeat. A good diet is important for good health. She would always give us healthy food. She liked serving us meat and potatoes for dinner. The meat and potatoes can also mean the most important part of something. It describes someone who likes simple things.

People always said my father was the salt of the earth, because he would never pour salt on a wound (伤口), or make someone feel worse about something that was already a bad experience. However, sometimes he told us a story that seemed bigger than life. So we had to take it with a grain(粒)of salt. That is, we could not believe everything he told us.

My manager at work does not always know what is going on in our office. Yet she is right about one thing: there is no such thing as a free lunch. Something may appear to be free, but there may be a hidden cost. When we fail to see problems at work, the manager tells us to wake up and smell the coffee. We need to pay more attention and fix the problem. I once made a big mistake at the office and felt silly. I had egg on my face.

Over the weekend, my friend invited me to watch a football game on television. But I do not like football. It is not my cup of tea.

I hope I have given yofood for thought, that is, something to think about.

32. When problems came up, the author’s mother told them to________.

A. give up B. hurry up C. be careful D. keep calm

33. Which of the following is used to describe someone who likes simple things?

A. The milk and eggs. B. The salt and water.

C. The tea and coffee. D. The meat and potatoes.

34. In people’s eyes, the author’s father___________.

A. always feels unhappy B. always tells lies.

C. is a very nice man D. is a good storyteller

35. If a girl’s face turns red because she does a wrong thing, she may say “”.

A. I am what I eat B.I have egg on my face

C. It is not my cup of tea. D. I’m the salt of the earth

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How to Make Friends

Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. 36 But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.

1. Associate with others.

The first step to make friends is associating with other people. Yocan go to public places to meet new people. Besides, yowill need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.

2. Start a conversation.

Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 37 Yocan always start the conversation. Being able to make small talks is a very useful skill in relating with other people.

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Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring yoand your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.

4. Let it grow.

It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally yomay lose your friend. 39 The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.

5. Enjoy your friendship.

The best way to enjoy friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 40 Try not to change them from who they are to what yowant them to be. Become the kind of friend yowill want your friend to be to you.

A. For a friendship to develop yoneed to stay in touch.

B. Do things together.

C. Making new friends comes easy for some people.

D. Do not wait to be spoken to.

E. Try not to find fault with your friends.

F. Be cheerful.

G. So yowill need to give your friend time to react to you.