Question

Dealing with a difficult roommate can be both annoying and challenging. However, by becoming aware of the context of the situation, steps can be taken in order to improve the circumstance.

Identify the source of the problem. Sometimes, when someone is annoying, it is difficult to tell exactly which aspect of the situation is causing the anger. Therefore, it is important to find the one element that caused your anger to begin with.

Evaluate the source of the conflict. Is the conflict trivial, or is it serious ? Sometimes, people can become angry over things that seem like a big deal at the time, but when contemplated (深思), are really unimportant. Nevertheless, before any problem is dealt with, it is necessary to determine how serious it is.

Talk to the roommate about what is bothering you. Communication is very important when dealing with problems. The problems will only become worse if measures are taken without telling one another what is even wrong to begin with.

Listen to the explanation that the roommate has to over. Listening is also important when dealing with conflicts. Hearing each side of the story will make it easier to arrive at a possible solution.

Compromise with one another in order to form a solution. Sometimes, conflicts can be resolved simply by changing small occurrences.

1.The main idea of the passage is .

A．how to identify the source of the problem.

B．how to evaluate the source of the conflict.

C．how to contend with a difficult roommate.

D．how to communicate with your roommate.

2.In the third paragraph, “trivial” is closest in meaning to “ ”.

A．unconsidered. B．unconscious.

C．unusual. D．unacceptable.

3.The author thinks that all of the following are important to deal with conflicts except .

A．communicating. B．listening.

C．compromising. D．challenging.

4.How many tips does the writer offer to deal with a difficult roommate ?

A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.

5.We can find the text in the section of a newspaper.

A．science. B．relationship.

C．recreation. D．education.

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.A

3.D

4.C

5.B

【解析】

试题分析:本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何和难相处的室友处好关系。首先，要弄清问题的根源，然后评估一下冲突是否值得，如果不重要就大事化小，小事化了。此外，作者还建议要多和室友沟通，要学会倾听和妥协。

1. 主旨大意题。根据文章标题How to Contend with a Difficult Roommate可以判断本文主要内容是介绍如何应付难以相处的室友，选C。

2.词义猜测题。根据后面or is it serious 可以判断作者建议要考虑冲突是严重的还是不严重的，故判断A选项接近该词义。

3.细节理解题。根据文章后三段内容可知作者认为交流沟通，倾听和妥协折中都是解决问题的方法，而D选项没有提及。

4.细节理解题。文章开头提出讨论的话题，然后分五段来介绍和室友处理关系的方法，也就是提出了五种方法，由此判断答案选C。

5.推理判断题。文章主要讨论的是如何和难处的室友处理好关系，由此判断文章应该出于社交关系部分，选B。

考点：考查社会生活类短文阅读