题目内容
5．This is the season for giving．Looking to get in touch with your generous side？Learn these four habits of truly thoughtful gift givers．1．（36）AConsiderate gift giving is as much about planning as it is about how well you know the person．Take time to think about his or her personality and interests to figure out how he or she will get the most value．
2．They don't focus on cost．
The practice of thoughtful giving offers a wealth of benefits，but that doesn't mean givers should focus on expensive gifts．（37）D It seems that having more cash could actually reduce compassion（同情）．And isn't compassion what this time of year is all about？So don't take it too hard if you don't have a lot to spend．（38）B
3．They make gifts personal．
Gifting is an opportunity to let a person know how much you appreciate and love him，and show how well you know him．（39）GBook a massage （按摩），take them to a wine tasting event，or get a couple of tickets to a concert or show．If you're buying for a parent，taking their kids for an evening could be the best gift of all．
4．They think about the presentation．
（40）ESee what you have around your house to customize packaging．You can use pretty towels to cover something like a bottle of wine．You can also tie on a decoration tha fits the theme of your gift．
A．They plan ahead．
B．Instead，get creative．
C．They enjoy giving more than receiving．
D．In fact，thoughtful gift givers don't concentrate on the cost of presents．
E．Thoughtful gift giers pay attention to detail，including how their gifts are packaged．
F．Make a list of your ideas ahead of time to make sure you find the perfect fit for everyone．
G．If you're buying for someone who seems to have everything，consider gifting an experience．
分析 文章主要介绍了四种赠送礼物的习惯．
解答 ADBGE
36．A 概括题．Considerate gift giving is as much about planning as it is about how well you know the person这句告诉我们要事先做好送礼物的计划，抽时间考虑对方的性格和兴趣爱好，故选A．
37．D 细节题．根据标题They don't focus on cost．可知，本段讲的是考虑周到的送礼物者不会在意价格，故选D．
38．B 细节题．根据And isn't compassion what this time of year is all about？So don't take it too hard if you don't have a lot to spend可知，并非最贵的礼物是最好的，即建议我们要有创意，故选B．
39．G 细节题．根据下句Book a massage （按摩），take them to a wine tasting event，or get a couple of tickets to a concert or show．可知，预定按摩、品酒等都不是具体的礼物形式，而是一次体验，故选G．
40．E 细节题．根据See what you have around your house to customize packaging可知，考虑包装的问题，在选项E中提到了including how their gifts are packaged礼物如何被包装的问题，故选E．
点评 做这种题时，考生应在通读全篇短文的基础上，把握各部分之间的逻辑关系，前后照应，注意文中的"链条"，充分理解短文的内容，使补全后的短文思想通顺，前后连贯，且符合英美人的语言表达方式．
