When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible - and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. Indeed, research has shown that people who forgive have more energy, better appetite (胃口) and better sleep. “People who forgive show less anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help save on the wear and tear(消耗) on our body and make people feel more energetic.”
So when someone has hurt you, calm down first. Take plenty of breathe deeply and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, someone you love. Don’t wait for an apology(道歉). “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. So if you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a very long time.” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean accepting the action of the person who makes you angry. Mentally going over your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person’s perspective(视角). You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance (无知), fear, even love. To achieve the perspective, you may write a letter to yourself from that person’s point of view.
【小题1】When someone has deeply hurt you, it’s not easy for you to ________.

When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible - and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. Indeed, research has shown that people who forgive have more energy, better appetite (胃口) and better sleep. “People who forgive show less anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help save on the wear and tear(消耗) on our body and make people feel more energetic.”

So when someone has hurt you, calm down first. Take plenty of breathe deeply and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, someone you love. Don’t wait for an apology(道歉). “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. So if you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a very long time.” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean accepting the action of the person who makes you angry. Mentally going over your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person’s perspective(视角). You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance (无知), fear, even love. To achieve the perspective, you may write a letter to yourself from that person’s point of view.

1.When someone has deeply hurt you, it’s not easy for you to ________.

2.What will you do first when someone has hurt you?

3.According to the writer, what is the right way to calm down after being hurt?

4.Dr. Luskin advises us not to wait for an apology after being hurt because ______.

5.This passage is mainly written to explain _______.

英语趣味阅读

　　The hospital was very busy. The nurses hurried from patient (病人) to patient. They did not have time to talk to them or answer their questions. Instead they just gave them their medicines, made their beds and moved on.

　　The head nurse was as busy as her nurses. She had to walk around with the doctors, make sure the nurses were doing their work, complete(完成) her reports and answer the phone.

　　Many of the phone calls were from the friends and relatives (亲戚) of the patients. They were telephoning for information about the people in the hospital.

　　One phone call, however, was a little different from all the others.

　　The phone rang and the head nurse answered it. “Hello,” she said.

　　At the other end of the line a voice replied, “Good morning. I'm phoning about Fred Lee. Could you tell me how he is, please?”

　　The head nurse looked at her notes and said, “Mr. Lee has had his operation, and is now resting.”

　　“Can you tell me if his condition(状况) is good?”the voice asked.

　　 “Yes,”the woman replied. “He is comfortable(舒服的) and the operation was a success.”

　　“When do you think he will be able to go home?”the voice asked.

　　 “Oh, probably at the end of the week,”the head nurse said. Then she asked, “May I tell him who is asking about him?”

　　“Yes,”the voice replied. “Fred Lee.”

　　“No, that's the patient's name, ”the head nurse said.

　　 “Yes. And I am the patient. Phoning you is the only way I can get any information about my condition.”

1．Why did so many people phone the hospital?

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A．They wanted to talk to the nurses.

B．They wanted to talk to the doctors.

C．They wanted to find out about their condition.

D．They wanted to ask about their friends or relatives.

2．How did the head nurse know what information to tell the person on the phone about Fred Lee?

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A．She asked the other nurses.

B．She asked the doctors.

C．She looked at her notes.

D．She knew Fred Lee.

3．When did the head nurse say Fred Lee would be able to go home?

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4．What is the point of this story?

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A．Fred Lee was getting better.

B．Nurses are often too busy to talk to patients.

C．Patients are very difficult people.