托福独立作文范文之学生自己阅读甚至比老师安排的要重要

　　2012年10月19日托福考试写作题目，英文题目Reading a student does on his/her own is as important as, or even more important than reading a student does because it is assigned by teachers.

　　2012年10月19日托福独立写作题目：

　　Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

　　Reading a student does on his/her own is as important as, or even more important than reading a student does because it is assigned by teachers.

　　2012年10月19日托福独立写作范文：

　　Moving to a new city is rarely an easy transition. But of all the adjustments one has to make upon moving to a new city making new friends is probably the most difficult, but also the most important. There are a few things to keep in mind whenever attempting to form new platonic connections, things I'd advise any person to pay heed to when they find themselves friendless in a new area.

　　For starters, they should remain patient and pace themselves rather than rushing into every new friendship. When you're in an alien city far from the familiar faces and comforts of home, it's easy to forget that friendships can't be formed overnight. It takes a combination of both familiarity and emotional connection to form solid interpersonal bonds, and usually this requires a good amount of time spent together as well as a good amount of time spent apart. Trying to spend a lot of time together in the beginning of a friendship can make you appear too eager and may scare the other person off--thus, it pays to have a little patience and not suffocate your new friend with excessive contact early on.

　　Another thing to keep in mind is that sometimes, the only way to make friends is to venture out of your comfort zone. This is especially true if you're not still in school, where it's relatively easy to meet new people. If you're working, for instance, you cannot just rely on meeting new people in your work environment, since the amount of people you come into regular contact with is usually comparatively limited. Instead, you should consider exploring the city by attending activities and events you're interested in, even if you have to go it alone. Try taking a salsa class, for example, or attend a popular museum tour--do things that give you a chance to talk with new people while sharing a unique experience with them. I would advise against primarily going to bars when looking for new friends, however; the interactions you have there are less likely to be meaningful or remembered.

　　The final and most important tip I can give is: Be open. You never know who you'll become friends with or where you'll meet them, so always try to be open to interacting with new people. Don't limit who you open yourself up to based on preconceived notions about the kinds of people you like, or the kinds of places you can meet them in. I've made friends with the person who checks out my books at the library. I've even made friends while waiting in line at the grocery store. Anything is possible.

　　Finding friends in a new city can seem like a harrowing task, but it doesn't have to be. By cultivating a combination of patience, adventurousness, and openness, anyyone can forge new friendships amidst a sea of strangers.