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第 15 讲 阅读理解七选五 （练）
A
Why Do We Find It Hard to Say “No”?
As we all know, saying “no” to others is not easy at all. But sometimes we have to learn to say “no”.
____1____ Below are common reasons why people find it hard to say “no”:
● _____2_____ You are a kind soul at heart. You don’t want to turn the person away and you want to help
when possible, even if it may eat into your time.
●Afraid of being rude. I was brought up under the idea that saying “no”, especially to people who are older, is
rude. This thinking is common in Asian culture, where face saving is important. _____3_____
●Wanting to be agreeable. You don’t want to alienate (疏远) yourself from the group because you’re not in
agreement. So you agree to others’ requests.
●Fear of conflict. _____4_____ This might lead to an ugly confrontation (面对). Even if there isn’t, there
might be disagreement which might lead to bad effects in the future.
● _____5_____ Perhaps you are worried saying “no” means closing doors. For example, one of my friends’
wives was asked to work in another department in her company. Since she liked her team, she didn’t want to go.
However, she didn’t want to say “no” as she felt it would affect her promotion chances in the future.
A．Wanting to help others.
B．Fear of losing chances.
C．Wanting to keep a good relationship.
D．I slowly realized I needed to learn to say “no”.
E．You are afraid the person might be angry if you refuse him/her.
F．It means not making others look bad or lose face.
G．To learn to say “no”, we have to first understand what’s stopping us from it.
B
How Not to Be Awkward
Not all of us are outgoing and ready to take the world by storm. Many among us are shy and may even feel
kept apart from others. This usually happens when a person is still in his or her teen years and going through the
socialization process. ____6____ Let’s try to find answers to the questions.
Stay in shape and dress up well
Sometimes, awkwardness could be due to being overweight. When you are large in size, you tend to get veryself-conscious So, in order to avoid this, get into the habit of exercising every day ____7____ If you look as if you
have just stepped out of a 1980’s film when actually it is 2011, there is no doubt that you are bound to feel awkward
about yourself.
Be optimistic
Another effective tip on how not to feel awkward is to always keep a smile on your face. ____8____ On the
other hand, a smiling, happy and positive think person is appreciated by everybody So, smile when you meet
acquaintances or even strangers, say a cheerful “Hi” and automatically some of your awkwardness will disappear
completely!
____9____
This one really helps. Awkwardness generally develops when a person remains isolated from others. So, in
order to change this situation, join groups For instance, if you are a reading lover, join a book club. Joining people
in book reading sessions as well as debates will help remove your awkwardness. Choose any activity of your
choice, such as playing team sports or joining a dance class, and soon you will find your comfort level around
people increasing day by day!
Develop your personality
Being a book-worm or an Internet addict will not get you anywhere. For self-improvement, take up a hobby
that adds meaning to your life. Learn singing or try adventure sports. ____10____
A．Participate in Team Activities.
B．Learn how to end a conversation.
C．Secondly, have appropriate clothes on.
D．If you look sad, nobody will actually like being with you.
E．Something as simple as listening to music will do wonders too.
F．So, what can a person do to overcome this tendency to be awkward?
G．Awkwardness could be because you do not have anything in common to talk about.
C
More and more people are turning to a plant-based lifestyle. ___11___ . It has been shown to help improve
overall health, prevent diseases, and increase well-being and happiness. Here are two tips on how to gradually
move into plant-based living.
Ease Yourself Into It
___12___ . This isn’t necessary and it’s too hard—it’s because they’re not giving their body time to ease into
it.If you’ve been eating meat daily (or almost daily) for most of your life, then your body’s going to be a bit
confused when it’s suddenly not getting its regular fix of meat. The best way is to gradually reduce meat from your
diet. If you eat meat 3 meals a day, drop it down to 2 meals for a couple of weeks. ___13___ . After that, you can
alternate (交替) between “meat days” and “non-meat days”, until you’re comfortable going long stretches without
eating meat.
Make Sure You’re Getting Your Nutrients (营养)
If you’re going to be plant-based, you have to do much work. That means figuring out how to develop meal
plans that allow you to get your daily doses of proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. You can’t just switch to eating
green salads for 3 meals a day and expect to feel good, because you won’t. You’ll need to start eating a varied diet.
Whole grains, like beans and legumes, as well as soy foods, can help you get your daily requirements for protein.
___14___
That’s really all you need to know: make sure that you’re taking it easy and giving your body time to adapt,
and make sure that you’re getting necessary nutrients. ___15___ , you’ll be able to enjoy plant-based living in no
time.
A．Once you have a clear idea
B．As long as you’re doing these two things
C．These two nutrients are difficult to get from plants
D．Next, bring it down to a meal a day for a few weeks
E．Healthy fats can come from things like olive oil and peanuts
F．The benefits of a plant-based lifestyle are seemingly endless
G．A lot of people fail because they move straight up into a plant-based lifestyle
D
We’re lucky to live in an age when the sum total of human knowledge is pretty available at the click of a
button. We’ve never had access to so much information. ____16____. So here are a few strategies to sharped your
critical thinking.
Beware of confirmation prejudice. ____17____. In repeated experiments, psychologists have shown we’re
much more likely to accept something as evidence if it confirms what we already think we know. And we’re much
more likely to discount information if it contradicts our views, which will affect our ability to process information.
Acknowledge small difference. In life, most situations are different and complicated. Acknowledge that can
enrich the way that we view the world. For example, what colour is the sky? Well, the obvious answer is blue. But
at sunrise or sunset, it can be red. On a cold misty morning, white or grey. ____18____.Practise intellectual humility (谦逊). One approach to, well, arguing, is to let go of the idea of being “right”.
Or at least seriously consider that you might actually be wrong. ____19____. Really try to understand where the
other person is coming from. Arguing is just to waste somebody’s time.
____20____. It’s more important than ever to know where your information is coming from.
Engaging in critical thinking isn’t as fun as picking up a pitchfork, or feeling like you’re fundamentally right.
But in the long run, it leads to a more curious, educated and harmonious society. which is the biggest win of all.
A．Avoid mistakes
B．Check your sources
C．We all enjoy feeling like we’re right
D．So pay attention to differences in many situations
E．But not all of what’s out there is quite what it seems
F．So don’t rush to decide, and be actively prepared to change your mind
G．Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes can lead to much more productive outcomes
E
Ever wonder why you get along better with some people over others? Or who might become your lifelong
friends or romantic partners? ____21____.
The sunny person
Ever heard of the saying that you are a mix of your five closest friends? When you surround yourself with
sweet and caring people, you also catch their positive energy.
____22____. Just as research shows, positive thinking can increase your lifespan, strengthen your immune
system and reduce your risk of developing heart diseases.
The adventure seeker
What’s life without a little adventure? ____23____; together you can start journeys that change your life
forever. Not only does being adventurous reduce your levels of anxiety and depression, but it can also make you
more intelligent. In addition, the new cultures, environments and experiences can cause your brains to think
differently.
The natural psychologist
When you’re having a bad day, it’s good to have someone who understands you. Good listeners make the best
friends because they have high emotional intelligence, read you well and provide authenticity（真诚）. Often
these natural psychologists would like to ask you some questions that help you think about your problems.
____24____.____25____
When you surround yourself with people who value logic and problem-solving, they can encourage you to use
critical thinking instead of just trapping yourself in conflicts. If you’re especially the type of person to depend on
others to make you feel better, being around logicians can help you become more independent and practical. They
will remind you that working through challenges is more rewarding than passively daydreaming.
A．The enthusiastic logician
B．The man of action
C．Instead of telling you what to do, they would rather guide you to potential solutions
D．Befriend someone who is ready to step out of his comfort zone and travel around
E．People who are positive and optimistic can actually benefit your health
F．Anyhow at least here are four types of people worth keeping in your life
G．Just like rare precious stones, good partners can be hard to find
