Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

When a friend is sad about the loss of a loved one, it’s easy to feel helpless. Sometimes we think we’re doing the right thing by trying to cheer them up, or letting them know that they should try to move on. 【1】 So here are some ways to help you support your friend in time of need.

1. Recognize the stages of sadness.

Most people suffering a loss will go through these stages, often in no particular order: denial (拒绝), bargaining, anger, depression and acceptance. 【2】 The more familiar you are with these stages, the better you’ll be to support your friend.

2. 【3】

We are often ready to praise the person who appears to be dealing strongly with a loss. The problem is that we need to allow them to be human and vulnerable (脆弱的) sometimes too. After all, there’s strength in letting out your feelings from time to time.

3. Ask them what they need.

It’s normal to feel you can guess what your friend needs. Because we’re all different, it is best to ask them what it is that you can do for them. If they say “I don’t know” or “nothing”, don’t walk away or worry. 【4】 And let them know that you will be there when they think of something.

Finally, keep in mind that loss is not just felt through death. It can be the loss of a job, the loss of hope or expectation and so much more. 【5】 And your role as a supporter is very important and helpful.

A. Be the person who follows up.

B. Each one is healthy and necessary.

C. Loss is a difficult thing to work through.

D. Don’t always tell them how strong they are.

E. Just offer your support in whatever way you can.

F. Your caring will be appreciated and provide much comfort.

G. But those efforts often put pressure on them and leave them feeling useless.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】G

【2】B

【3】D

【4】E

【5】C

【解析】

试题分析：本文属于教育类阅读，当我们的朋友遇见困难需要帮助的时候，我们要使用适当的方法去帮助他。文章中就给出了一些具体的帮助朋友的建议。

【1】G 根据横线前一句Sometimes we think we’re doing the right thing by trying to cheer them up, or letting them know that they should try to move on.可知当朋友悲伤难过的时候，我们总是要鼓励他们振作起来。但是我们的鼓励有时候会给他们带来更大的压力并他们感觉更无助。我们需要更有效的方法帮助他们。所以G项“But those efforts often put pressure on them and leave them feeling useless.”符合上下文串联。

【2】B 根据横线前句Most people suffering a loss will go through these stages接着很多遭受痛苦的人会经历多个不同的阶段。我们需要理解每一个阶段，因为每一个阶段都是健康并且正常必要的。故B项正确。

【3】D 根据本段前两句We are often ready to praise the person who appears to be dealing strongly with a loss. The problem is that we need to allow them to be human and vulnerable (脆弱的) sometimes too.我们总是说人们是多么坚强，实际上我们要承认人总是脆弱的。总是需要他人的帮助的。所以D项“Don’t always tell them how strong they are.”是本段的中心思想。

【4】E 根据横线前两句Because we’re all different, it is best to ask them what it is that you can do for them. If they say “I don’t know” or “nothing”, don’t walk away or worry.人与人是不一样的，最好要询问他们你能够为他们做些什么。他们总会让我们不要担心。但是我们要为他们做我们能做的事情，来让他们知道我们永远都陪伴他们。故E项正确。

【5】C 根据横线前两句Finally, keep in mind that loss is not just felt through death. It can be the loss of a job, the loss of hope or expectation and so much more.生活中的损失有很多种，而且这些损失是很难经历的。我们需要在朋友需要帮助的时候一直在他们的身边。故C项“Loss is a difficult thing to work through.”符合上下文串联。