1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s wrong with the man?

A．He was sick.

B．He argued with his parents.

C．He had trouble with his schoolwork.

2. What does the man think of communicating with his parents?

A．It’s helpful.

B．It’s too difficult.

C．It’s unnecessary.

3. What are the speakers going to do this evening?

A．Listen to a lecture.

B．Talk to their parents.

C．Ask their parents for help.

2 . What do work relationships, personal relationships and diplomacy have in common? First, they best function when based on purely positive energy.

I developed a more remarkable ability to relate to the people in my life after taking multiple courses from an organization. The organization offers advice far more than anything I’ve ever experienced. As an example of the benefits of their teachings, my decade conflict with my mom has turned into loving relationship. This turnaround was critical since she is now in her late 70s. This renewed love was worth my investment in training or the organization. Had I continued down my former path, I believe my life today would be one of suffering.

They teach never to criticize, condemn, or complain. I have applied these principles to great success in all my relationships. And the rewards have been astounding, beyond my imagination. But in my role of management at work, I need to learn how to combine authority with positivity.

Recently, however, I found a solution. In other words, I discovered the secret to maintaining authority in the workplace while maintaining pure positivity. For the most part, I found it in Napoleon Hill’s How to Win Friends and Influence People. I found many of the same principles taught by the organization, but the guidelines were less optimistic in Hill’s book. For instance, Napoleon Hill’s advice on criticizing without offending suggests we start by mentioning the positives about the person and then follow up with criticism.

But, of course, the organization advises against all complaints and I’ve concluded that work relationships, too, shouldn’t have any criticisms. Instead, work relationships should focus on another of Napoleon Hill’s strategies: focusing only on the positives while using suggestions instead of criticism. In other words, say, “That looks great. Do you think this addition might make it even better?” instead of “Here’s what that is lacking.”

1. Why did the author take several courses from an organization?

A．To mainly learn management skills.

B．To enrich his technological knowledge.

C．To deal with relationships in a positive way.

D．To become more sociable as a successful diplomat.

2. What did the author think of the change of his relationship with his mother?

A．It did not come as a surprise.

B．It had little to do with the courses.

C．It was the result of his mother’s great efforts.

D．It was very important considering her old age.

3. What does the underlined word “astounding” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Satisfactory.

B．Unexpected.

C．Unsurprising.

D．Imaginary.

4. Why did the author give the example at the end of the text?

A．To show how powerful criticism is.

B．To suggest replacing complaints with criticism.

C．To show how to use suggestions instead of criticism.

D．To advise readers to combine suggestions with criticism.

4 . How is the relationship between you and your parents? Are you getting on well with them? I had been _______ a hard time communicating with my mother. Every time I got angry, we would end up in_______ with each other, unwilling to share our real feelings.

Last week, without telling anybody, I left home to _______ the anger and pain bottled up_______me. At night, I finally decided to_______home. Walking into the sitting room, I saw all the anger and pain on Mum’s face. For days after that, we said the _______. Everything we did was filled with tension, so we _______ needed a talk and agreed to have breakfast together the next morning. It turned out to be a_______ point of our relationship.

On my way to the table, I _______ my mother holding two notebooks. I asked ________they were for. “Sometimes it is easier to ________down our feelings than to talk about them,” she explained. She then handed me a notebook and kept ________ for herself. The ________were that she would pick a topic, and we would write down our real ________about it, however long or short. Our first ________was---why am I so angry? I wrote a half page, and Mum ________ up nearly three pages. Tears streamed down her face when she wrote silently.

After finishing writing ,we ________ our notebooks and read what the other had written. ________reading her words, I began to cry and so did she. Amazingly, after we finished discussing them, all the anger inside me was ________.

I gained a special gift that day. Mum and I continue to use our notebooks to ________ our different ideas. No matter how we feel, our notebooks are a safe place to express it.

1.

A．going on

B．going through

C．going without

D．going against

2.

A．discount

B．discovery

C．distance

D．disagreement

3.

A．react

B．religion

C．release

D．reserve

4.

A．beside

B．outside

C．inside

D．forward

5.

A．leave

B．return

C．move

D．remain

6.

A．most

B．least

C．best

D．worst

7.

A．fortunately

B．likely

C．badly

D．personally

8.

A．turning

B．freezing

C．starting

D．falling

9.

A．looked

B．felt

C．noticed

D．stared

10.

A．why

B．where

C．when

D．what

11.

A．cut

B．set

C．turn

D．swap

12.

A．the other

B．others

C．another

D．other

13.

A．lessons

B．summaries

C．orders

D．principles

14.

A．advice

B．decision

C．worries

D．feelings

15.

A．test

B．letter

C．theme

D．occasion

16.

A．hurried

B．filled

C．used

D．made

17.

A．exchanged

B．combined

C．intended

D．apologized

18.

A．With

B．In

C．Apart

D．On

19.

A．relaxed

B．removed

C．recognized

D．represented

20.

A．express

B．seek

C．ignore

D．drown

5 . How to Feel Connected

It's easy to feel disconnected from what is going on around you in today's fast-paced world.     1     You can get in touch and feel connected, however, by following the tips below:

Consider why you feel disconnected. Knowing what is making you feel disconnected can help you choose the best ways to address it.     2     Ask yourself these questions: Are you keeping yourself occupied with work too much? Do you rely on electronic communication instead of face to face communication? Do you lack friendships that are satisfying?

Interact with people in person. Technology is a great way to stay in touch, but sometimes you need to spend time with other people in person.     3     You can also take steps to feel more connected by making small-talk with strangers who are sharing parts of your day.

    4    

Your loved ones could feel shy, so you may never know how to improve your relationship unless you ask the right questions. Asking them to open the doors can give you some insight on what you can do. Learning this information can help to strengthen your bond.

Show your commitment to them. Simply showing up and being there for your loved ones says a lot about how much you value your relationships. Putting in the time shows them that you are committed and want to stay connected.     5    

Show appreciation. A simple “thank you” goes a very long way. Unfortunately, it is something that people who are close often take for granted. Telling someone you appreciate their time, love, and efforts can strengthen your bond and help you to become more connected.

A．Ask others what they need from you.

B．Sometimes you can feel isolated and distant from the ones you love.

C．Be brave to express your love.

D．Reach out to people to schedule a time to get together.

E．Attending family events, or simply visiting someone once a week can help to strengthen your relationship and keep it strong.

F．Targeting your efforts toward those issues allows you to close that distance more effectively.

G．You can have a gift delivered to friends on special occasions.