[1] More than 40 million Americans move each year, but not always by choice. Whe

[1] More than 40 million Americans move each year, butnot always by choice. Whether you relocate because of a new job or school foryou or your spouse, for a lower cost of living, or for better opportunities,adjusting to life in a new place can be scary and difficult--especially whenyou’re not in love with your new city. Here are some tips on how to make themost of your relocation and find happiness in your new home.

[2] Treat it as an adventure

Living in a new place is a great opportunity toexperience new things and to grow as a person. So stay positive, and get outthere and explore! Sample the local cuisine. Visit landmarks and museums. Trylocal activities that weren’t available or popular in your former city, such asskiing if you came from a beach town or surfing if you lived in the mountains.You may discover a talent or interest you never knew you had.

[3] Get involved

Attend local events that interest you. Visit theweekly farmer’s market or the neighborhood yard sale. Volunteer. Take a class.Join a sports league. All of these things will help you meet people and feelconnected to your new town.

[4] Locate the necessities

Driving, riding, or walking around your newneighborhood is the best way to learn where everything is. So head out and takenote of the nearest supermarket, pharmacy, post office, library, etc.

[5] Keep pieces of your old home

To keep from getting too homesick, subscribe to yourformer city magazine or newspaper. Display photos of or souvenirs from yourfavorite places in your old town. Hang decorations from your former home. Justdon’t go overboard—hanging on to too much from your past will keep you frommoving forward and really enjoying your new home.

[6] _________

It takes time to get to know a new place, so don’texpect to feel comfortable right away. Give yourself time to adjust. To helpthe process and to meet new people, find a support group near you at JustMoved.org.

1.What does the passage mainly talk about? (within 15words.)

2.What does the underlined word “it” in the lastparagraph refer to? (within 7 words)

3.According to the passage, what can you do to learnwhere everything is?( within 5 words)

4.Fill the blank with proper words. (within 5 words)

5.If you are a new comer, where to find a supportgroup near you based on this passage? (within 3 words)

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1.How to adjust to a new city you may not love/Sometips to help you adjust to a new city you may not love.

2.to get to know a new place

3.Driving, riding, or walking around

4.Be patient/Give yourself time to adjust

5.at Just Moved.org 

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