Some people think asking for help is a sign of weakness，but the complete opposite is true．It takes strength to ask for help.It's a hard thing to do.The truth is，there are more good people than bad.People truly want to help others.No one should ever have to be in that dark place.

　　I have a friend called Diane.Diane is one of the most positive people I have ever known.She is smart and funny，and by looking at her you would certainly think she had a perfect life.No one knew the terrible things she was dealing with.She never asked anyone for help when she was in great trouble.She thought that she would just be bothering people if she told them the truth.She thought loneliness was her answer.She masked her loneliness，but one day she hit her breaking point.

　　Diane tried to take her life one morning.She was lucky，though.Someone found her before it was too late.People finally knew her problems and with their help she got rid of them.She once told me that her biggest regret was not reaching out to someone sooner.Diane has greatly changed.She's become positive and is always ready to help others.

　　Diane and I have grown quite close.She has helped me battle my own problems.She is an example of what help looks like.

　　To anyone out there who feels they are alone，I hope you know you are not.Even if you feel the world is closing in on you，there are people who care-people who will surprise you in the best ways.The best thing about our technological world is how easily you can reach people.Don't be afraid to ask for help.You are not alone.

　　【语篇解读】　本文是夹叙夹议文。作者通过朋友的故事告诉我们：当我们需要帮助时，应该敢于向他人求助。

　　1．What does the author mean by saying "the complete opposite is true" in Paragraph 1?

　　A．Getting help from others is a great shame.

　　B．Asking for help shows great courage.

　　C．It takes bravery to offer help.

D．It is difficult to get help.