Question

【题目】Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. willingness B. loyal C. priority D. figure

E. acknowledging F. interaction G. academic H. drain

I. stress J. tense K. convincing

Dealing with Difficult Relationships

Everyone has at least one awkward or 【1】 relationship. It may be with somebody who will 【2】 your energy whenever you are with them. Or worse, it could be someone who always cuts you down. This person may be a family member or even a friend. No matter who it is, it’s necessary that you learn to set boundaries for yourself. Otherwise this kind of relationship can chip away at your self-esteem.

Setting boundaries for difficult relationships starts by 【3】 how you are affected by the relationship. Do they bring you closer to your goals or pull you farther away? For example, it’s time to study for tomorrow’s test. But your friend wants to take you to a party. Here, setting boundaries will help protect your 【4】 goals.

Next, decide how much time you should spend with these people. It’s easy to overcommit yourself. But it’s difficult to help others if you forget to protect your own 【5】.

How do you know if a relationship is unhealthy, and it’s time to set boundaries? Here are a few practical questions to ask yourself.

1. How does this relationship affect me?

Every 【6】 can affect you positively or negatively. For example, someone who pressures you to something you’re not comfortable doing will 【7】 you out. But a friend who considers how you feel will respect your 【8】 to try something new.

2. Why am I in this relationship in the first place?

People may try to keep you in an unhealthy relationship. By 【9】 you it’s your obligation or duty, you forget about your own needs. Sadly, by remaining 【10】 to these people, you forget who you are. You allow them to take advantage of you or even belittle you.

Settling boundaries requires taking a long, honest look at yourself. By saying “no” to harmful patterns in relationships, you say “yes” to a healthier you.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】J

【2】H

【3】E

【4】G

【5】C

【6】F

【7】I

【8】A

【9】K

【10】B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了如何处理困难的关系，介绍了困难关系的界定，以及如何认定关系是否健康的两种方法。

【1】考查形容词。句意：每个人都至少有一段尴尬或紧张的关系。修饰名词relationship应用形容词且表示“紧张的”，故填tense。故选J。

【2】考查动词。句意：可能是和一个无论何时你和他在一起都会耗尽你精力的人在一起。本空需要动词且结合句意表示“消耗”，will后跟动词原形，故填drain。故选H。

【3】考查非谓语动词。句意：为困难的关系设定界限首先要承认你是如何被关系影响的。介词by后接动名词，结合句意可知表示“承认”。故填acknowledging，故选E。

【4】考查形容词。句意：设定界限有助于保护你的学术目标。修饰goals名词需要用形容词，且表示“学术的”，故填academic。故选G。

【5】考查名词。句意：但如果你忘了保护自己的优先权，就很难帮助别人。结合上文It’s easy to overcommit yourself.可知，过度承诺是因为忘了自己的优先权，且根据your own可知，应填名词，故填priority。故选C。

【6】考查名词。句意：每一次互动都会对你产生积极或消极的影响。结合下文someone who pressures you to something you’re not comfortable doing will可知，是与人们的“互动”且应填名词做主语，故填interaction。故选F。

【7】考查动词。句意：有人强迫你做一些不舒服的事情会让你压力很大。结合句意可知应为短语stress sb. out“给某人压力”，故填stress。故选I。

【8】考查名词。句意：但是一个关心你感受的朋友会尊重你尝试新事物的意愿。结合上文a friend who considers how you feel可知，关心你感受的朋友会尊重你的意愿，且your后跟名词，故填willingness。故选A。

【9】考查非谓语动词。句意：通过说服你这是你的义务或责任，你忘记了自己的需要。介词by 后面接动名词，且结合句意表示“说服”，故填convincing。故选K。

【10】考查形容词。句意：可悲的是，对这些人保持忠诚，你就会忘记自己是谁。本空需要形容词，且表示“忠诚的”故填loyal。故选B。