When we are talking to someone,we tend to change someone else's mind to our way of thinking. And we may often find it difficult to do that. So here are five tips on how to change someone's mind.

The first one is never to turn the conversation into an argument. It should be a conversation where you show your opinions and the facts that you've collected. By showing them the facts,we want to tell other people that we are right. But emotionally,they may not totally agree with what you say. So when you are trying to change someone's mind,try to keep it as a conversation and not an argument.

The second tip is never to say that you are wrong. If someone makes a statement that you think is wrong,it's better to point it out by saying,"I thought otherwise but I might be wrong,let's look at the facts. "The key is to say that you might be wrong,not that you are wrong. This opens up the other person to look at the data again and shows them that you're not bullheaded（頑固的）and that you're not going to change your opinion. You're showing them that you are open to new ideas and this is super important in changing someone else's mind to your way of thinking.

Tip number three is to get the other person saying yes as fast as possible. You may begin your conversation on hobbies that you guys have,something that they're crazy about,something that gets them saying yes. Because the more that you get them to say yes now,the more likely they are to say yes in the future. A conversation like this will get them to start to like you and maybe even more open up to ideas that you have. It builds up trust between the two of you.

Tip number four is to let the other person do a great amount of talking. If you let them talk more you're going to show that you actually care about their opinions and ideas,which will earn their respect in the end. By listening to them,you're going to create a friendly relationship and build trust. So when you express your opinions,they will also show a willingness to listen. Never interrupt them when they are talking. Just listen patiently with an open mind,encourage them to talk even more and more so that when it's your turn to talk,they'll listen and say nothing.

The last tip is to let the other person feel like the idea was theirs. It's wiser to make suggestions and let someone else come to the conclusion, then they have a sense of pride that it's their idea. Giving someone the data and letting them come to the conclusion, let them feel like it is their idea and they take pride in it.

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Everyone needs friends. Friends bring us happiness and hope in our lives. But the ability to make friends changes from person to person. To some people,making friends is easy,and to others it's very difficult. Making friends is a skill,and the first thing is to know how to get along with others. If you have trouble in making friends,maybe I can tell you how to do it.

•Know your own good points. You have skills and talents that others will like.

•Believe that you are a good person and have something nice to share with others.

•Be humorous. Learn to laugh at yourself and your weakness. Remember to smile to others.

•Respect the others. Everyone has his own idea. Learn how to listen to others' ideas without trying to make them accept yours.

•Be kind. If you are kind to others, they will usually be kind to you. There are hundreds of little things you can do to show kindness. Open the door for someone. Wave to a friend and so on.

•Don't complain. Learn to accept what you can't change, and work hard to change what you can. No one is willing to hear you complaining all the time.

•Never give up. Even if you are faced with close-minded people, never give up. And try to find someone who will understand you.

1.What do friends bring you in your lives?（in no more than 5 words）

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2.What's the first thing we should learn to make friends?（in no more than 5 words）

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3.How can we be humorous?

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4.How many pieces of advice does the writer give when we have trouble in making friends?（in no more than 5 words）

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5.What can you learn from the passage?（in no more than 5 words）

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根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容及首字母提示，填寫(xiě)所缺單詞，使短文意思完整。（每空一詞）

Climbing a mountain is hard work. But one step after another finally brings a person to the t________. Along the way,he can stop and look a________. And the higher he climbs,the more w________his view is. If he keeps climbing,he will have a new world before him. He will have a new way of s________everything.

Now learning a________language is something like climbing a mountain. This new language can give you a new view of life. And it is m________than a look at the surface（表面）of things. It can open the way into people's minds and hearts,into a culture very d________from the one of your own. This will m________you richer in things that money can't buy. Even though you never set foot on a ship or a plane,you can be an armchair t________through books.

Like the mountain climber who stops now and then to e_________the scenery around him,everyone who is interested in reading will find pleasure in books as he fights on to learn more and more of that new language.

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為了實(shí)踐社會(huì)主義核心價(jià)值觀，學(xué)校學(xué)生會(huì)決定舉行一次以“Good manners around us”為題的征文比賽。請(qǐng)你根據(jù)以下要點(diǎn)提示及要求，寫(xiě)一篇英語(yǔ)短文參加比賽。

要求：1. 文章中必須包含要點(diǎn)提示的所有信息，并作適當(dāng)發(fā)揮。

2. 文中不得出現(xiàn)真實(shí)姓名和學(xué)校名稱(chēng)。

3. 詞數(shù)不少于100詞，短文開(kāi)頭已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)。

Good manners around us

As middle school students, we should have good manners. Here_________________________________________

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—Whose is this hair band?

—Lisa has long hair, so it might belong to ________.

A.it B.her C.us D.him

Tommy, you can never let others know what I have told you today. You should keep the ________.

A.secret B.money C.address D.grade

You have to be ________ and wait until I finish my work.

A.patient B.strict C.honest D.active

I still can’t believe it! My bicycle ________ last night.

A.is stolen B.was stolen C.will be stolen D.has been stolen

In many eastern European countries, you are supposed to ___your gloves before shaking hands.

A.clean off B.shut off C.get off D.take off

The flower smells and I like it very much.

A.well B.good C.bad D.badly