We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people.
Why do we go wrong about our friends? Sometimes people hide their real meanings when they say something. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog.” That’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy(嫉妒) in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see _it_ himself. But “lucky dog” puts you down a little. He may mean you don’t deserve your luck.
How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Do his words agree with the tone(语调) of voice? His posture(姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. If you spend the minute thinking about the real meaning behind one’s words, it may save another mistake.
【小题1】According to the passage, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that ______.

We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people.

Why do we go wrong about our friends? Sometimes people hide their real meanings when they say something. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog.” That’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy(嫉妒) in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see _it_ himself. But “lucky dog” puts you down a little. He may mean you don’t deserve your luck.

How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Do his words agree with the tone(语调) of voice? His posture(姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. If you spend the minute thinking about the real meaning behind one’s words, it may save another mistake.

1.According to the passage, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that ______.

A．we fail to listen carefully when they talk

B．we become angry when we realize what they really mean

C．they sometimes said one thing but meant another

D．we never believe what people say

2.What does the underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to(指) ?

A．Being friendly      B．A bit of envy       C．A lucky dog        D．The good luck

3.From the passage, how many things should we pay attention to when we take a good look at the person talking?

A．Three            B．Five              C．Six               D．Four

4.According to the passage, the writer most probably is a ______.

A．teacher                               B．psychologist(心理学家)

C．farmer                               D．doctor

5.This passage is about __________.

A．how to tell the real meaning behind our words

B．what to do when you listen to others talking

C．how to avoid(避免) mistakes when communicating with people

D．why we must know the wrong we will do

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A. At 9 a.m. on Tuesday.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. At 11 a.m. on Friday.

C. At 11 a.m. on Sunday.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. At 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people.
Why do we go wrong about our friends? Sometimes people hide their real meanings when they say something. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog.” That’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy(嫉妒) in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see _it_ himself. But “lucky dog” puts you down a little. He may mean you don’t deserve your luck.
How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Do his words agree with the tone(语调) of voice? His posture(姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. If you spend the minute thinking about the real meaning behind one’s words, it may save another mistake

1. 1.

   According to the passage, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that ______

   1. A.
      we fail to listen carefully when they talk
   2. B.
      we become angry when we realize what they really mean
   3. C.
      they sometimes said one thing but meant another
   4. D.
      we never believe what people say
2. 2.

   What does the underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to(指) ?

   1. A.
      Being friendly
   2. B.
      A bit of envy
   3. C.
      A lucky dog
   4. D.
      The good luck
3. 3.

   From the passage, how many things should we pay attention to when we take a good look at the person talking?

   1. A.
      Three
   2. B.
      Five
   3. C.
      Six
   4. D.
      Four
4. 4.

   According to the passage, the writer most probably is a ______

   1. A.
      teacher
   2. B.
      psychologist(心理学家)
   3. C.
      farmer
   4. D.
      doctor
5. 5.

   This passage is about ______

   1. A.
      how to tell the real meaning behind our words
   2. B.
      what to do when you listen to others talking
   3. C.
      how to avoid(避免) mistakes when communicating with people
   4. D.
      why we must know the wrong we will do

阅读短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。
You many buy different things. Some, such as pencils, CDs or books, cost a little money; some cost a lot of money, bikes or toys, for example. (79) If you want to buy the right things for the right price, making a wise decision is very important. Making a good decision can save you money. So how can you make a good decision when you buy a product? (76)①_____________
Step 1: Know why you are buying a product
Before buying a product, think about
how often and when you will use the product.
what the main use of the product is.
whether you need the product now or later.
Step 2: Research the product
If you have decided to buy it, you must want to buy the best one. You need to find out
what companies make the product.
The different prices of the product
What others say shout the product.
Where you can buy the product.
You can shop in stores, online, or in factory outlets(厂家供销店).
Step 3: Ask questions before you buy. For example, do I need to buy batteries?
These steps will help you become a smart shopper. (76)②_____________
Remember, knowing a lot makes you a wise shopper!
【小题1】 从A、B、C中为（76）①②选出两个适当的选项，并将其字母标号分别填在下面横线上。
A. If you follow them, you will get the best deal(交易).
B. Here are some steps you can take for wise shopping.
C. Knowing what others say about the product can help you make the decision.
①_____________     ②_____________
【小题2】 How many steps should you take before you buy a product?
_________________________________________________
【小题3】 Where can you buy the product according to the passage?
_________________________________________________
【小题4】请把划线部分的句子译成汉语。
_________________________________________________
【小题5】Give a title(标题) to the passage.
_________________________________________________