Show Our Support

Sometimes our friends go through difficult times. They have to deal with illnesses or other big changes in their life. We probably wish we could do something to help but might not be sure how to do it. In fact, it’s a good beginning only if we want to support them. ____1____

Let them know we care

Our friends may feel like talking about their troubles, or they may not. If they want to share, we can help by listening. If they don’t, that’s OK, too. ____2____ We could show them that they are in our mind by making a card with a note inside, like “Thinking of you!” Making a video on our own or with a group is another method.

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Our friends would like nothing more than to spend time with us. If possible, ask whether they would like to do something together such as taking a walk, watching a movie, or going to a concert. If they live far away, we could send them a special message to help them feel connected.

Finish small tasks

____4____ Our friends want to take part in our daily tasks as much as possible, although they are experiencing troubles. If possible, let them help with tasks like doing the dishes, taking care of a pet, or folding clothes. In the same way, our friends also want us to take more part in their small daily tasks. For example, if a friend has missed school, he wishes us to help with their schoolwork.

Talk to someone

Remember that our feelings are important, too. It is normal to worry about our friends, and it can be helpful to talk to a trusted adult, like a parent or a teacher. ____5____ This is better than looking up information on the Internet. If we get an adult’s help, we might find out more support for our friends.

A. Spend time together

B. We can consider the following ideas to show our support.

C. We can ask questions about anything we don’t understand.

D. They should finish the work alone without asking for support.

E. It’s important to let them know we care and will be there for them.

F. Another way to show our support is to finish small tasks with them.

1.1.

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解析：选B。前文提到想要支持朋友是好的开端，后文分点列出多条建议。B选项“我们可以参考下面这些办法来表达支持”承上启下，引出下文的几条措施，故填B。

2.2.

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解析：选E。本段小标题是“Let them know we care（让他们知道我们在乎）”。E选项“让他们知道我们关心他们、会一直陪伴他们，这一点很重要”紧扣本段主旨；后文制作卡片、录制视频都是具体做法，前后衔接顺畅，故填E。

3.3.

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解析：选A。本空为段落小标题。本段内容围绕陪伴朋友散步、看电影、发消息等共处活动展开。A 选项“Spend time together（共度时光）” 概括整段内容，适合做小标题，故填A。

4.4.

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解析：选F。本段小标题为“Finish small tasks（完成小事）”。F选项“另一种表达支持的方式是和他们一起完成小事”贴合本段主题；后文列举洗碗、照顾宠物、补习功课等小事，前后对应，故填F。

5.5.

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解析：选C。前文建议可以向父母、老师等值得信任的成年人倾诉。C选项 “对于不懂的问题，我们可以向他们请教”承接上文，后文提到这比网上查资料更好，逻辑连贯，故填C。