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T appreciate that it's not easy for you, but you ______ try to get here on time.
A.may B.must C.will D.can
B
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When you are at odds with someone close to you,the One-Minute Drill can show you how to express your feelings effectively-and how to listen more skillfully.All it requires is two individuals who are committed to improving their relationship.
Set aside at least ten minutes,and then sit facing each other.Decide who will be the Talker and who will be the Lastener.It makes no difference,because later you will change roles.
How to perform the One-Minute Drill
For approximately 30 seconds,the Talker can say anything he or she wants.Your job will be to express your thoughts and feelings.You can discuss problems you’ve had a hard time talking about.Remember to limit yourself to about 30 seconds.When the Talker finishes,the Listener will summarize what the Talker just said,as well as how the Talker was feeling inside,as accurately as possible.
The Talker now gives the Listener a grade between 0 and 100 percent to indicate how accurate the summary was.If the rating is 95 percent or more,you can change roles;the new Talker can continue with the same topic or move on to something entirely new.
However,if the grade is below 95 percent,the Talker should point out what the Listener missed or got wrong,and repeat the process until the overall rating is 95 percent or more.Then you can change roles and repeat the exercise for as long as you both like.
How it works
Thirty seconds of emotionally charged information is sufficiently challenging for anyone.Express your feelings in strong,clear,direct language,but as your partner will be listening attentively,you won’t need to shout,exaggerate or put your partner down.
The Listener should sit and listen respectfully without interrupting.Look into your partner’s eyes,but avoid using negative body language. If you like,take a few notes.
So the Talker might say:“When I come home from work, I feel tired and I need some quiet time.But you tell me I’m supposed to spend time with the kids.This makes me feel frustrated.I work hard and I’m exhausted at the end of the day.I feel like I deserve a little time to relax,not listen to more demands.”
In response,the Listener might summarize like this:“You just told me that you feel exhausted when you come home at night because you’ve been working hard all day.When l tell you l want you to spend time with the kids,you feel frustrated and ticked off because you’re tired and you need time to relax.You see me as very demanding,and you’re probably feeling like I don’t appreciate you.”
The first time you attempt the One-Minute Drill,you may get a low score.Don’t worry,because you’ll get up to speed quickly.Once you’ve tried this exercise a few times,you’ll find that you can nearly always get ratings of 95 percent or better on the first or second try.
【小题1】Who is the One-Minute Drill intended for?
A.Those who are preparing for the interview in order to make a good first impression. |
B.Those who have difficulty communicating with their colleagues or family members. |
C.Those who have troubled relationships with their friends or family members and try to improve them. |
D.Those who are to act some roles in a certain play for the first time in their life. |
A.The Talker should talk about his/her thoughts and feelings in a brief way. |
B.The Listener should listen carefully,respectfully and later summarize accurately. |
C.After the Talker finishes talking,the Listener is to give him/her a grade. |
D.In the One-Minute Drill,the Talker and the Listener change roles in the process. |
A.father and son | B.mother and daughter |
C.sister and brother | D.husband and wife |
A.very angry | B.burst into tears |
C.marked with a symbol | D.fast asleep |
Are you tired of looking for love in all the usual places? Nowadays, millions of lonely singles are now going online instead.The World Wide Web is quickly becoming the world’s most popular matchmaker.With so many singles online, dozens of dating sites like Yahoo Personals and Match.com are helping singles find that special someone.Around the world, from America to China, love is now very much online.
Singles are flocking to the Internet mainly because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant other.Using dating sites is quick and convenient.They can “meet” a lot more people online than they could by hanging out at a club.Besides , many singles say the regular dating scene has just led them from one bad experience to another and are ready to try something else.They also appreciate the first distance of online dating, which allows them to hide themselves until they are ready to meet someone face to face.Dating sites also make it easy to avoid someone you are not interested in.In the real world, however, ignoring someone you don’t like can be awkward.
Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems.People aren’t always who they claim to be in their online profiles.For instance, someone who tells you he is “handsome, successful and single” might turn out to be homely, unemployed and married.Safety is another concern.You are just as likely to find a criminal online as you are Mr or Miss Right.
Even so, supporters of online dating see things in a positive way.In their opinion, singles can safely play the online dating game with a little common sense.Online dating experts recommend following a few safety tips:
Guard your personal information.Never give out your personal information online.This includes your last name, phone number, home address and place of work.
Watch for red flags.Do any of the people you are chatting with make disrespectful comments? Do they try to control you? Do they give false information about themselves? If so, forget them!
Meet in a safe place.When meeting someone in person, choose a public location with other people around.
Following these tips and you might be able to find the person of your dreams.
【小题1】According to the passage, many lonely singles don’t appreciate the regular dating scene because it is ___.
A.unpopular | B.troublesome | C.convenient | D.forgettable |
A.getting tired of falling in love in a usual way |
B.people with false information on the Internet |
C.new technology to find love through the Interent |
D.web sites such as Yahoo Personals and Match.com |
A.At his/her house. | B.At a museum. |
C.At McDonald’s. | D.At a bookstore. |
A.there are mostly homely and unemployed people online |
B.the police had better find criminals online |
C.we can find love only through the dating sites |
D.following safety tips ensure a safe online dating experience |
Nowadays, millions of lonely singles are now going online instead.The World Wide Web is quickly becoming the world’s most popular matchmaker(媒人).
Singles are flocking(涌向)to the Internet mainly because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant other.Using dating sites(约会网址)is quick and convenient.Many singles say the regular dating scene has just led them from one bad experience to another and are ready to try something else.Dating sites also make it easy to avoid someone you are not interested in.In the real world, however, ignoring someone you don’t like can be difficult.
Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems.People aren’t always those who they declare to be in their online description.Safety is another concern.You are just likely to find a criminal online as you are Mr.Or Miss Right.
Online dating experts recommend following a few safety tips:
Guard your personal information.Never give out your personal information online.This includes your last name, phone number, home address and place of work.
Watch for red flags.Do any of the people you are chatting with make disrespectful comments? Do they try to control you? Do they give false information about themselves? If so, forget them!
Meet in a safe place.When meeting someone in person, choose a public location with other people around.
Following these tips and you might be able to find the person of your dreams.
【小题1】The underlined words in the second paragraph “a significant other” mean “________”.
A.a true friend | B.a matchmaker | C.a marriage partner | D.a happy family |
_________.
A.unpopular | B.troublesome |
C.convenient | D.forgettable |
A.there are mostly homely and unemployed people online |
B.the police had better find criminals online |
C.we can find love only through the dating sites |
D.following safety tips ensures a safe online dating experience. |
A.At his / her house. | B.At the museum. |
C.At McDonald’s. | D.At the bookstore. |