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【题目】Arguments happen in every healthy relationship—we know it sounds contradictory, but it’s true—but they can still have a negative impact if they aren’t handled properly. 【1】

Take a breath. We know that it can be hard to think clearly when you are angry, so we would first like to encourage you to try to take a second to collect your thoughts before engaging in a dialogue with your partner. 【2】 If you are not careful you could potentially say what might damage your relationship.

Take the situation as it is. Even though you are angry and it can be hard to be objective, try to see the situation for what it is. Do not escalate (不断恶化) the argument. 【3】 Try to understand the purpose behind the action—if something happened accidentally, you should not treat as if it were done intentionally.

【4】 If you have done something wrong, the best possible option for you is to admit it. Denying something only makes it more hurtful and often your partner will be able to forgive you much more quickly if you are honest.

Set ground rules. After a fight you and your partner can have a heart-to-heart talk of what happened. 【5】 At this point you can set some ground rules for future fights, like not cursing each other or calling each other’s names, which might help reduce the intensity of your fights.

Fighting with someone is never easy. And it’s especially difficult when you are arguing with someone that you care about. Thinking carefully span>and controlling yourself during an argument can help you avoid saying something that could permanently hurt your relationship.

A. Take positive action.

B. Avoid making excuses.

C. Anger can be poisonous.

D. Here is how to maintain good relationship.

E. You can discuss what hurts each of you and how you can move forward.

F. The trick to prevent an argument from destroying your relationship is learning how to fight fair.

G. Ask yourself if this situation is worth arguing about.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】F

【2】C

【3】G

【4】B

【5】E

【解析】

试题分析：本文属于说明文，朋友之间的争论可能会影响之间的友谊，文章就这一问题提出了自己的建议。

【1】F 根据横线前句but it’s true—but they can still have a negative impact if they aren’t handled properly.可知如果我们不知道如何恰当地处理好这一点，争吵会对友谊产生不好的影响。横线句应该提出解决这个问题的方法。F项“The trick to prevent an argument from destroying your relationship is learning how to fight fair.阻止争论破坏我们的关系的方法是学会如何公平竞争.”故F项正确。

【2】C 根据横线后句If you are not careful you could potentially say what might damage your relationship.如果我们不够细心，我们可能就会说出破坏关系的话。也就是说要控制好自己的愤怒的情绪。故C项“Anger can be poisonous”符合上下文串联。

【3】G 本段的主题是“Take the situation as it is.顺其自然”再根据横线句后句“Try to understand the purpose behind the action理解行动背后的目的”也就是说要搞清楚是否值得与别人争论。故G项“Ask yourself if this situation is worth arguing about.”符合上下文串联。

【4】B 根据横线后句“If you have done something wrong, the best possible option for you is to admit it.”如果你做错了事情，最好的方法就是承认错误。也就是说不要为自己的失败找借口。故B项正确。

【5】E 根据横线前句“After a fight you and your partner can have a heart-to-heart talk of what happened.在争吵以后，你要和同伴进行真诚的交流”本句应该介绍交流的内容，故E项“You can discuss what hurts each of you and how you can move forward.”符合上下文串联。