take your words more seriously if it's obvious that you take the time to sincerely analyze their situation.

　　Offer choices to solve the problem.　3　 By listing choices,you can involve yourself in a discussion with them to arrive at a satisfactory course of action instead of warning them about what to do.Be concise(简练的) but specific about your suggestions,occasionally giving examples from your own experience.

　　Give the advice constructively.Try to use positive language.Let people know how to change for the better.Focus on how they can take steps to make their life better.　4　

　　Listen to your friends.　5　 If people disagree with what you say,ask them why instead of getting defensive.Understand their situation,and be sensitive to the sadness or anger they express.Even though logic will solve their problem,be aware of the strong emotions connected with their situation.

A.Speak to your friends in private.

B.Think carefully before you speak.

C.If you give advice from the heart,it can help a person a lot.

D.They will feel more comfortable if you talk to them with sympathy.

E.Get as much information from them as possible before offering advice.

F.There's no rule saying you should give your friends only one solution to problems.

G.By doing so,they're more likely to accept your advice because meanwhile you're encouraging them.

Ⅲ.书面表达

　　(2018·陕西西安八校期中检测)

假如你是李华,想邀请外教彼得参加端午节活动。请给他写封邮件,内容包括:

　　1.活动时间、地点、内容;

　　2.节日来历。

　　注意:1.词数100左右;

　　2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

　　参考词汇:端午节the Dragon Boat Festival　农历五月the fifth lunar month

答案；

Ⅰ.【解题导语】本文是记叙文,题材为社会文化类。讲述了在美国生活着一群特立独行的人--阿米什人。他们过去崇尚简单而古老的生活方式。现在的阿米什人又是什么样的呢?

1.D　主旨大意题。根据文章第一段可知,由于阿米什人的出生率比较高,因此人口增长特别快,故选D项。

2.A　细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的"However,as their farmland is getting limited,more and more Amish people are forced to change the way they live and adopt a new lifestyle."可知,由于耕地不断减少,所以阿米什人不得不改变传统的生活方式。

3.A　词义猜测题。根据画线短语语境"They start to open up small businesses.Some have even started Internet-based shops..."可知,现代阿米什人的生活方式和传统习俗大相径庭,故选A项。