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2.Nobody can avoid making a mistake at some point in their life.We might as well accept that something will go wrong and we will be to blame.It is therefore wise to work out some strategies for apologizing,and the best way to apologize is by letter.We all say or do something that we wish we hadn't said or done.You may say something that accidentally hurts someone,or you may provide a service which doesn't come up to the standards that a client or customer expected.You may feel that it was a genuine mistake which couldn't be avoided. Rather than dwell on the mistake,you should quickly try to remedy(补救) the problem.An effective letter of apology is an important part of that process.
For the content of the letter,just remember TABS-Timing,Action,Briefness,Sincerity.
The time of a letter of apology is important-it must be sent as soon as possible.Any delay in sending the letter will only worsen the problem.In this case"Better late than never"is not the best motto!The longer you wait before writing a letter of apology,the more it will seem that you have been forced into writing it.
Although it is important to recognize what has gone before,it is also essential to detail the action you plan to take to correct whatever you did wrong.
A letter of apology should be brief and the word"sorry"should appear no more than twice.Indicate that you are aware you are using it a second time"once again,I am so sorry for…"or"as I said earlier,I am really sorry about…"
32.What's the passage mainly about?C
A.Advice on making fewer mistakes
B.Strategies for making an apology.
C.Advice on writing a letter of apology
D.Importance of a timely letter of apology.
33.The underlined part in Paragraph 2means youB.
A.don't have to take the mistake you made seriously
B.don't waste time worrying about what happened
C.forget about what happened
D.analyze who was at fault
34.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A
A.It's important to apologize timely.
B.A mistake is not always easy to clear.
C.People are always unwilling to apologize.
D.People should think twice before apologizing.
35.What will be discussed following the last paragraph?A
A.The sincere tone of the letter.
B.The proper length of the letter.
C.An apology email,choice of the 21st century.
D.The importance of saying"sorry"more than twice.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了道歉信的写法的几条建议,以及注意事项Timing,Action,Briefness,Sincerity.
解答 32.C.主旨大意题.根据An effective letter of apology is an important part of that process.可知,本文主要是给道歉信的写法提供建议.故选C.
33.B.句意理解题.根据后半句的意思可知,本句的意思是做了错事,最好的办法是及时补救,担心发生过的事就是浪费时间,故选B.
34.A.段落大意题.根据开头The time of a letter of apology is important可知,道歉最重要的是要及时.故选A.
35.A.推理判断题.根据道歉信的注意事项有4条Timing,Action,Briefness,Sincerity.而本文已经说明了前三个,所以接下来一个是做好一条Sincerity,故选A.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
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