1. (2024高三下·海南开学考)  阅读理解

Research shows that forming connections with your coworkers is good for your career and your overall happiness. 

It's a fact that as you get older, it becomes harder to make friends. It's a natural progression, whether you work in an office or a remote area. As you get older and leave school, you often have more demands for your time and fewer opportunities to get to know those around you.

"Maintaining friendships takes effort, but it's well worth it, " says CEO andFast Company contributor Corey Weiner. "Studies show that a friend can make you a better collaborator (合作者), a more creative and productive worker and generally happier with your job. "

After all, most of you spend a huge number of your waking hours at work. Of course, it's more fun to have someone to collaborate with and occasionally sympathize with. But how do you go about making genuine connections with coworkers or other like-minded individuals in your industry?

It might sound overly simplistic, but a big part of building friendships is just putting yourself out there. "If you're not used to having a lot of friends any more, you may actually need to remind yourself to engage, " writes Professor Art Markman. "Set time on your calendar for a phone call or make plans to get a cup of coffee. "

"Don't wait for someone else to make the first move, " says Keith Rollag, author ofWhat to Do When You're New. "If things go well during an initial coffee or activity, actively follow up to build on that connection. "

You're not going to immediately bond with all of your coworkers or every person you meet at a networking happy hour. But making continual attempts to find connections with your non-annoying colleagues will eventually pay off. Last but not least, don't call them work husband or work wife in the beginning.

1. （1） Why is it harder to make friends when people get older?

   A . They focus more on other business. B . They have more demands on friends. C . They reject to put many efforts into it. D . They are too old to know other people.
3. （2） What do the words of Corey Weiner show?

   A . The way to make friends. B . The need to do jobs well. C . The importance of the studies. D . The meaning of gaining friendship.
5. （3） What does Keith Rollag attach importance to?

   A . Keeping in touch with old friends. B . Spending more time drinking coffee. C . The initiative in forming connections. D . The balance between work and life.
7. （4） What is the author's purpose in writing the last paragraph?

   A . To offer suggestions. B . To explain reasons. C . To draw conclusions. D . To make comments.