Sometimes, even the best friends have fights. They disagree with each other and begin to argue. Sometimes, they even stop talking to each other. What can be done to help the two friends make up? Finding a good friend who knows both of them very well to be a peacemaker is a good way. Maybe one day you will be a peacemaker for your good friends. Here are some useful communication strategies for you to use.
State your feelings clearly but don’t criticize them. Begin with “I feel” instead of “You always…”.
Don’t stop or finish the other person’s sentences.
Listen carefully to what the other person is saying. Try to see the other person’s side of the disagreement.
Look the other person in the eyes when you are talking.
Ask questions to make sure that you understand them.
Repeat the other person’s ideas as you understand them.
Never put anyone down. Saying things like “You’re stupid” makes communication difficult.
Try to find a solution that makes the two friends happy. Never decide who is right and who is wrong. Instead, help them to find their own “win-win” solution. A “win-win” solution allows each of them to feel good. In this way, their friendship can be continued.
【小题1】Which of the following is the suitable language for a peacemaker?
A.“I feel …”B.“You always…”C.“You are stupid.”D.“You are wrong.”
【小题2】How should the peacemaker behave when talking with the two friends?
A.Stop the other person’s sentences in time.
B.Repeat his own ideas to make himself understood.
C.Listen to the other person carefully and ask some questions.
D.Don’t look at the other when you are talking.
【小题3】What does the phrase “put anyone down” mean in the article?
A.令人失望B.提醒人C.把人放下D.羞辱人
【小题4】How do you understand a “win-win” solution?
A.It is a way that helps make new friends.
B.It is a way that makes both people pleased.
C.It is a way that tells who is right and who is wrong.
D.It is a way to understand a person.


For many young people sport is a popular part of school life. Being in one of the school teams and playing in matches is very important. If someone is in a team it means a lot of extra practice and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away from home, as many matches are played then.
In can also involve travelling to other towns to play against other school teams and then staying on after the match for a meal or a drink. Sometimes parents, friends or the other students will travel with the team to support their own side.
When a school team wins a match it is the whole school. It means the whole school feels proud, not only the players. It also means a school becomes famous for being good at certain sports and students from that school may end up playing for national and international teams, so that the school has some really famous names.
【小题1】 Many matches are played on _________.

A.SaturdayB.SundayC.Saturday and SundayD.weekdays
【小题2】 Some parents, friends or other students________ when the school team plays against other school team.
A.will play with themB.will go with the team and support them
C.will train with themD.will have a meal or a drink with them
【小题3】If the school team win the match _________.
A.their parents will be famousB.the players will be happy
C.the teachers of the school will be happyD.everyone of the school will feel proud
【小题4】If a certain school team wins the champion of several matches_________.
A.the players of the school team will be famousB.the school will be famous
C.their parents will be famousD.their teachers will be well-known
【小题5】The story mainly tells us ___________.
A.something about schoolB.something about a school team
C.something about sportsD.the relationship of sports and school

China’s Zhou Yang won the Olympic Games women's 1,500-metre short-track gold in 2009.

“I told myself a few days ago ‘Zhou Yang,you Can do this’”the18-year-old Olympic newcomer said. “I believed in myself. ”

   “This gold medal will change things. It will give me more confidence. It will give my mum a better lifestyle. ”

    China’s Shen Xue,aged 31,and Zhao Hongbo,aged 36, celebrated St. Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year by winning a gold medal in the pairs figure skating at the Vancouver Olympics . —“We have not competed(比赛) much in the last two years and we came back to compete at the Olympic Games as it is our dream to win an Olympic gold medal.”

    China’s Wang Meng won again her Olympic women's

500-metre short track skating title on Wednesday.

   “I have a lot of confidence. I feel that it's my duty to win that. It's still the Chinese New Year holiday,”she said,“Kowtow(磕头)was the only way to express my thanks to the coaches. team leaders and teammates. ”

1.How old is the Olympic newcomer,Zhou Yang, now?

A. 18      B. 19         C. 31         D. 36

2.What is Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo’s dream?

A. To celebrate Chinese New Year.             B. To give their parents a better life.

C. To win an Olympic gold medal. D. To spend a special Valentine’s Day.

3.In what sport did Wang Meng win the gold medal?

A. Figure Skating.       B. Women’s l,500 metre short-track skating.  

C. Skiing.              D. Women’s 500 metre short-track skating

4.Where may you probably read this passage?

A. In a story book.                  B. In a news report.    

C. In a TV play.                     D. In an advertisement.

 

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