Given the choice between spending an evening with friends and taking extra time for his schoolwork, Andy Klise admits he would probably opt for the latter. It's not that he doesn't like to have fun; it's just that his desire to excel academically drives his decision-making process.
A 2001 graduate of Wooster High School and now a senior biology (1) m____ at The College of Wooster, Klise acknowledges that he may someday have second thoughts about his decision to limit the time he has spent (2)____ (social), but for now, he is comfortable (3)____ the choices he has made. “If things had not worked out as well as they have, I would have had some regrets,” says Klise, (4)____ was a Phi Beta Kappa inductee as a junior. “But spending the extra time studying has been w ell worth the (5)____ (invest). I realized early on that to be successful, I had to make certain (6) sa____.”
As for the origin of his intense motivation, Klise notes that it has been part of his makeup for as long as he can remember. “I've always been goal (7)____,” he says. “This internal drive has caused me to give my all in pretty much everything I do.”
Klise credits Wooster's nationally recognized Independent Study (I.S.) program with preparing him for his next step in life; a research position with the National Institute of Health (NIH). “I am hoping that my I.S. experience will help me (8) l____ a research position with NIH,” says Klise. “The yearlong program gives students a chance to work with some of the nation's (9)____(lead) scientists while making the (10) tr____ from undergraduate to graduate studies or a career in the medical field.”
Good Communication for Making Friends As a communication skills trainer, I've met a wide range of people. Some people have trouble associating with others and have difficulty making friends. So I would like to discuss two key points to making good friends. The first is to show respect and love for your friends through your words. Try to say things to others that would feel good to you if you heard them. For example, say things like, "Thanks for the great time" and "It was really nice to get to know you."If you are not good at speaking, then smiling and using body language to express your sincerity is also an effective way to communicate. Additionally, I recommend that when you meet someone new send them an e-mail or letter before the day is over to express how nice it was to meet them. The goal of good communication is to reach another person's heart and form a comfortable relationship. It is, therefore, based the premise that you get rid of your worries and become a bright and positive person. When there is static noise over the phone line, you can't hear the other person clearly, right? In the same way, when your mind is full of worries and you try to communicate with another person, you cannot give or receive messages accurately. For example, let's say you are still tied to a past wound of being betrayed by a friend and feeling hurts .Even if you meet someone new and he or she tells you, "Let's be good friends," you may not be able to accept it because you will hear a negative inner voice saying something like "I might be betrayed again" or "the person might have a hidden agenda."With this worry in your mind, you will not be able to make friends. If you can be refreshed and get rid of your worries, you should be able to sense others' thoughts and feelings without prejudice and build a relationship of trust. If you really can't let go of your painful past experience, then try to change your perspective on the experience. For example, try to think that it was a necessary lesson for you to understand others' pain. If you can think of the positive intention behind the event, then you will be able to view the experience favourably and feel better. The main topic of the passage is()
Is this museum _____ some German friends visited last Wednesday?
Only your best friends will tell you that you look young.
Although his friends insisted that his black garb was simply depressing, Peter felt just the opposite—that it gave him an air of upbeat, ______ maturity.
()people are my friends.()people are my husband's friends.
Tony was given a lot of presents by his friends.→Tony’s friends ____ a lot of presents.
Customer: I’m going to hold a farewell party for some friends. I’d like to book a dinner here.
Waiter: How many people of you will come to the dinner?
Customer: About ten.
Waiter: ______
Customer: Deep fried shrimps and roasted pork. As for other dishes,I’ll leave the choice to you if you don’t mind.
We have kept()our friendship by writing to each other, so we are true friends.