四、[2026 南通期末]请认真阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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Mary
Hi, everyone! I'm a middle school student, and I have a problem to share. I have made a 1.
decision
(decide) to make more friends at school, but it's difficult. I don't know how to talk with others 2.
properly
(proper). Sometimes I feel I'm not good or interesting enough. When I try to start a talk, I often get nervous 3.
and
forget what I will say. Seeing others laugh together makes me feel lonely. I know I should join their discussions, but it's really hard. This is my 4.
fifth
(five) time asking for help. Please help me!
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Linda
Hello, Mary! Don't be too worried. Everyone has such 5.
a
period. When I went to a new school, I also felt lonely. Here are some 6.
methods
(method) to help you. Be kind and friendly, and smile often. One important way 7.
to connect
(connect) with others is to find common interests. People 8.
are influenced
(influence) more easily by those with the same hobbies. Small talk like "Hello" can help. Also, show interest 9.
in
others' words by listening actively. Making friends 10.
takes
(take) time. Be patient and be yourself.