In our life, we don’t often expressed our gratitude(感激) to the one who’d lived those years with us. In fact, we don’t have to wait for anniversaries to thank the ones closet to us--- the ones so easily overlooked(忽视). If I have learned anything about giving thanks, it is time to give it now! While your feeling of appreciation is alive and sincere, act on it. Saying thanks is such an easy way to add to the world’s happiness.

Saying thanks not only brightens someone else’ world, it brightens yours. If you’re feeling left out, unloved or unappreciated, try reaching out to others. It may be just the medicine you need,

Of course, there are times when you can’t express gratitude immediately. In that case don’t let embarrassment sink you into silence--- speak up the first time you have the chance.

Once a young minister, Mark Brian, was sent to a remote parish of Kwakiutl Indians in British Columbia. The Indians, he had been told, did not have a word for thanking you. But the Brian soon found these people had exceptional generosity. Instead of saying thanks, it is their custom to return every favor with a favor of their own, and every kindness with an equal or superior kindness. They do their thanks.

I wonder if we had no words in our vocabulary for thanking you, would we do a better job of communicating our gratitude? Would we be more responsive, more sensitive, more caring?

1.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Thanks for everything. B. Caring others. C. Expressing yourself. D. Helping each other.

2.What is the purpose of the writer in writing this passage?

A. Praise thanks. B. Solve problems in life.

C. Thank everyone. D. Let the reader know the importance of expressing thanks in life.

3.Why does the writer give the example in the 4th paragraph?

A. It indicates (显示,指出) the Indians did not thank you.

B. It indicates the Indians didn’t know to thank you.

C. It indicates that thanking you exists everywhere.

D. It indicates that Mark Brian got thanks.

4.What does the underlined word “left out” in the second paragraph mean?

A. go to another place B. be ignored C. give out D. leave for

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Saying no can be very difficult. People who are very shy often have little confidence. It is very hard for them to say no. They would feel shy when they say no, but doing things that they don’t want to do will make them unhappy.

A simple and direct “No” is the best way. If you want to explain, you can keep it simple. Just say, “No, I’ve already made plans for this time” or “No, I’m not free at that time.”

Other indirect but polite ways of saying no:

● Sorry, I can’t do this right now.

● I’m afraid I can’t, but thank you for asking.

● Please accept (接受) that I cannot come.

● I’d rather not.

To say no you should:

● Start the sentence with the word “No”.

● Shake (摇晃) your head when you say no to make sure others understand. Your voice should be clear and direct.

Sometimes it is difficult to say no. You can try to reply and explain in the following way:

“Sorry. I would have taken care of your cat next weekend, but I will be going out. I know it will be hard to find someone to take care of the cat. I will try to help you next time.” Remember that: you have the right (权利) to say no!

根据短文内容,回答下列问题。

1.Who usually have trouble saying no according to the passage?

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2.How can indirect ways of saying no sound?

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3.When you really want to say “No”, how should you make your voice?

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4.What does the writer encourage us to do?

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5.When it is really difficult to say no, what are you supposed to try to do?

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