四、词汇运用(本题共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文,根据语篇内容,在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式,使短文通顺、连贯。

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Hello, Mary! Don't be too 50.
worried
(worry). Everyone has a period like that. When I went to a new school, I failed to make friends, feeling lonely and out of place. Here are some 51.
methods
(method) to help you make new friends. Always try to be kind and friendly, and smile often to appear happy. One of the easiest ways 52.
to connect
(connect) with others is by finding common interests. For example, if you enjoy drawing, find others who also like painting and have daily conversations about it with them. Remember, people 53.
are influenced
(influence) more easily by those who share their hobbies. Though it may not be easy for you at first, you can have a try. I think that some small talk can help start a conversation, including "Hello" and "How are you?". What's more, it's best to show 54.
interest
(interesting) in what others are saying by actively listening and asking questions instead of talking by yourself all the time. Remember, a person loves talking about 55.
himself
(he) and his interests. Making friends takes time, so be patient and persistent, and the most important thing is to be true to yourself. People will appreciate you for who you are.
—Linda, 12 Jan., 2026 from Beijing