Imagine this: your parents go away on business, but you have to stay at home alone. Would life be as easy as when your parents are around? Would it be a perfect holiday for you?
“I can fill an empty stomach with tomato and egg soup, but that's all. I think many of my classmates are the same. We wouldn't know what to do, or how to look after ourselves," said Zheng Chenyu. "And I'd forget something important. I'd probably watch television and burn the soup. "
“As soon as I leave home, I'll learn to cook. But now parents do almost everything for us. We’re very lazy, "she said.
Most teenagers have only time for their homework. They don't learn any life skills until they go to college.
However, Sima Yige doesn't think so.
“I think I'd be all right. I wouldn't just eat sandwiches or fruit. I know how to cook, some sim?ple dishes because my mum showed me," the 13 - year - old boy said. In his opinion, many teen?agers depend too much on their parents, and there is much more to learn than cooking, like "tidying up your room or even dressing yourself properly."
For most teenagers it wouldn't be a holiday at all.

  1. 1.

    Why would Zheng Chenyu probably burn the soup?
    ______.

  2. 2.

    When will Zheng Chenyu learn to cook?
    ______.

  3. 3.

    Translate the underlined sentence "They don't learn any life skills until they go to college. " in this passage.
    ______.

  4. 4.

    The underlined phrase "depend too much" on in the passage means ______ in Chinese.

  5. 5.

    Would life be as easy for teenagers living alone as when their parents are around?
    ______.

Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings,attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn't infringe(侵犯) the rights of others.
Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don't like, we should just be quiet and try to stay away from that person in the future.
Why is Assertiveness important?
If you don't know how to be assertive, you might experience:
?Depression - Anger, a sense of being helpless, hopeless, or of having no control over your life.
?Resentment - Anger at others for taking advantage of you.
?Frustration - Why did I allow that to happen?
Most people find it easier to be assertive in some situations than in others. This makes perfect sense. It's a lot easier to hold your ground with a stranger than with someone you love. But the more important the relationship is to you, the more important it is to be assertive. Assertive behavior leads to increased respect from others!
But before you decide to act assertively, you have to decide if you can live
with the results. Although assertive behavior usually will result in a positive
response  (积极的回应),some people  might react differently.
How to be effectively(有效地) assertive:
?Use "I" statements. Keep the focus on the problem you're having. "I'd like to be able to tell my stories without interruption." instead of "You're always interrupting my stories ! "
?Use facts, not opinions. "Did you know that shirt has a hole?" instead of "You're not going out looking like THAT, are you?"
?Express ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and opinions. "I get angry when he breaks his promises. " instead of "He makes me angry. "
? Make clear and direct requirements. Don't invite the person to say no. "Will  you please?" instead of 'Would you mind...?" or "Why don't you...?"
?Keep repeating your point. Use a low level and pleasant voice. Don't try to explain yourself

  1. 1.

    The writer probably agrees that______.

    1. A.
      you should consider others' response before you act assertively
    2. B.
      you should be assertive if you want to get good marks
    3. C.
      assertiveness is the ability to infringe others' rights
    4. D.
      assertive behavior will bring you bad feelings
  2. 2.

    The expression "hold yourground" probably means “______”

    1. A.
      reach an agreement
    2. B.
      insist on your point
    3. C.
      keep your word
    4. D.
      keep on fighting
  3. 3.

    Which of the following helps you to be effectively assertive?

    1. A.
      Explaining yourself in a soft and sweet voice
    2. B.
      Expressing ownership of others' thoughts
    3. C.
      Making requirements directly and clearly
    4. D.
      Using your opinions instead of facts

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