题目内容
【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。
At some point in your life, you will need to ask someone for a favor(帮助), whether it’s at your workplace, at home or in a social setting. If you need a guy to help you with something, there are ways to approach him that will help you ask for that favor.
Find the right guy to ask for a favor.【1】For example, if you need someone to look after your house while you are away for a month, don’t select a guy who has a wife and kids and can’t possibly leave them to do you the favor.
【2】Even if it’s a small favor, try to find a place that has some privacy(私密性). This is especially important if you’re asking for a favor that you don’t want someone else to hear, such as borrowing money from him.
Use special words to set the table so that he knows you’re in need. 【3】Or words such as “I really need your help” are OK. These words give him the chance to understand that he can be of help.
Ask for help in a clear way that expresses what you need, the reason why you need it, and more importantly, the parameters(限定因素) of the favor. For example, if you’re asking him to take you to the airport, tell him when you need him to arrive. If you’re borrowing money from him, say the amount and the reason why you need the money. 【4】
Ask for help in such a way that you give him the chance to refuse. 【5】If you don’t give him that choice, he may feel as if it’s something he has to do instead of something he wants to do.
A. Find the right place to ask him.
B. Be a kind person who always helps others.
C. The guy must have the ability to help you.
D. Besides, you should tell him when you will give it back.
E. You can say, “I’m really in trouble. Can you help me?”
F. It can be difficult to find the right words to tell what you need.
G. Make it clear that you completely understand if he can’t help you.
【答案】
【1】C
【2】A
【3】E
【4】D
【5】G
【解析】
试题分析:本文属于说明文,介绍了当我们向别人求助的时候,要注意的五点建议。
【1】C 本段的主题是Find the right guy to ask for a favor.找到帮助你的合适的人。那么这个人必须是有能力帮到你,故C项“The guy must have the ability to help you.”与上下文一致。而且后句的例子“当你找人帮你照看房子,你不能找有妻子孩子要照顾的人,因为他没有能力帮助你”也证明了C项正确。
【2】A 根据横线后一句Even if it’s a small favor, try to find a place that has some privacy(私密性).即使是小忙,也要找一个私密的地方。所以本段的建议是找到合适的地方请对方帮忙。故A正确。
【3】E 根据本段第一句Use special words to set the table so that he knows you’re in need可知当你请对方帮忙的时候,一定要使用合适的词语。所选答案必须是真诚,能够打动对方的。故E项You can say, “I’m really in trouble. Can you help me?”与之一致。
【4】D 根据横线前面句If you’re borrowing money from him, say the amount and the reason why you need the money.当你向别人借钱的时候,要说清楚数量和借钱的原因,同时也要说明还钱的时间。所以D项“Besides, you should tell him when you will give it back.”与前面一句是相通的。
【5】G 根据横线前句Ask for help in such a way that you give him the chance to refuse.当你请对方帮忙的时候,要给对方拒绝的机会。不要让对方感觉必须要帮助你,故G项“Make it clear that you completely understand if he can’t help you.”符合上下文。