口语话题之Make friends

make friends 是托福口语考试中反复出现的话题

例如2017年5月27日真题：

Your friend will move to a school and worried about making new friends there. What kind of advice will you give him to help him make new friend in the new school? 

【思路解析】

在新环境中结交朋友，可以从 where 和 how 入手给出合理建议。

【答案示例】

解决 where 最简单的办法就是加入某个感兴趣的学生团体。

 I will encourage my friend to join a group where she can find a bunch of people who share common interests with her. For example, she may join a student organization or a club, like a science club or a chess club. If she plays an instrument or loves singing, a band or choir would be a great choice. In addition, a sport team is always a great place she can find new friends. Another way for people of all ages to meet is volunteering, such as doing community service or volunteering in a non-profit organization. By joining a specific group, she can bond with others and make new friends.

那么，如何解决 how 的问题呢？

How can we successfully build closer relationship with people we meet?

☞用寻求帮助或赞扬对方的方式开始交谈

When you meet new people, start a conversation by making a request for help or giving a compliment.

☞保持热情的态度，比如保持微笑，积极回应

Offer a warm, friendly smile, and be responsive.

☞认真倾听

Listening more than you talk will make you seem like a desirable friend.

☞乐于助人更容易结交朋友

A good friend is happy to render help to others.