I graduated from college recently and moved to Washington by myself. While I was in college, it was really easy to meet new people. But "out in the real world", I was finding it really hard. I live in a big city, and it seems like everyone around me is busy or already has all the friends they want. I was feeling so discouraged(沮喪的）and I didn't know what to do, so I called my sister for some advice.

My sister is five years older than I am, so she's been through all this already. She's been helping me with my problems all my life. When I explained my problem, she understood completely. She said, "Why don't you try meeting people online?"

"Online? Are you kidding?" I asked. "A friend of mine chatted with a guy online, and when she finally met him face to face, he was nothing like what he said."

My sister laughed. "You don't have to look for dates online," she said. "But you can find other people like you—people who have just moved to town and want to make some new friends. When I first moved to New York after college, I found a book club and a football team online. I met a lot of people that way."

"But you don't even like football!" I said.

"I know," she replied. "But that didn't matter. I still bad a lot of fun. You played volleyball in college. Why don't you look for a volleyball team to join? Or an art class?"

"Yeah! I saw a website about volunteering the other day." I said. "I could volunteer for an organization here in Washington. I bet I could meet a lot of really nice people that way."

"Good idea!" my sister answered excitedly. "Hey, you might even meet the perfect guy."

"OK, now you're starting to sound like Mom," I said. "Thanks a lot for the advice. I'm going online right now. I'll let you know what happens. Will you be home tonight?"

"No, but I'll be here all day tomorrow, so give me a call," my sister replied. "Good luck!"

1.What was the writer's problem?

A.She was cheated by her friend online.

B.She was refused by a volleyball team.

C.She couldn't meet people in her new city.

D.She felt discouraged in her college.

2.The writer's sister

A.lives in the same city as the writer

B.doesn't have any advice for the writer

C.had the same problem when she finished college

D. didn't go to college, but understands the writer's problem

3.The writer is probably going to

A.become a member of a football team

B.look for dates online

C.join a book club like her sister did

D.volunteer for an organization

4.What's the best title for this passage?

A.Looking for Fun Online

B.Volunteering in a New City

C.Chatting with Friends Online

D.Making Friends in a New City

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