1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which is the first social motivation?

A．Being kind to everyone.

B．Being good for a reward.

C．Being nice to a nice person.

2. How many points did everyone start with in the study?

A．4.

B．7.

C．10.

3. Why are the scientists surprised about the study?

A．People would like to give up their own interests to help others.

B．People were happy to receive points.

C．People enjoyed playing the game.

4. What is the main topic of the talk?

A．Social relationships.

B．The importance of money.

C．The development of society.

3 . Asking for or accepting help can bring up a wide range of complicated emotions, like there’s the fear of being seen as needy or weak. Although accepting help from others is difficult, giving and receiving is a necessary part of life.

    1    . For many people, the difficulty in asking for or receiving help is tied to childhood. As psychologist Lisa Firestone points out, these feelings often develop from having our requests go unnoticed at an earlier age.

Sometimes these unnoticed requests are a result of neglect or because parents are too busy to notice. Maybe they were undertaking some jobs to make ends meet or didn’t have additional family support to spare.     2    . When your needs go unnoticed, it can create feelings of shame about asking for or receiving help, while also forming an extreme sense of independence.

How do you get better at accepting help? One way to get better at accepting help is to start with small requests, such as asking for directions.     3    . Practicing this in good environment can ease some of the emotions that can appear suddenly.

    4    . If you feel very uncomfortable, wait a few moments to let these feelings calm down before accepting or denying the help.

Helping others feels good. Although asking for help is hard, one way to make it a little easier is to focus on how it feels when you help others.     5    .

A．Start small and make it a habit

B．It can feel like a burden to ask for help

C．Whatever the cause is, it may affect you

D．Having needs ignored can make asking for help difficult

E．We grow up in situations where help comes with duties attached

F．And remember that the same thing applies when others are helping you

G．Another way to get better at accepting help is to listen to your internal reactions

4 . When your friends are in pain, it’s only natural to want to cheer them up.     1     After all, when you are upset, it helps to know there is at least one person in the world that is there when you need to cheer up.

Don’t underestimate (低估) the power of words.

When someone is having a bad day, just calling to check up on them or giving a comfort can make someone’s whole day much better.     2    

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You don’t have to break the bank to cheer your friends up, but giving them a book, a movie, or even a meal can make all the difference when they upset. Think about your friends interests when choosing a gift. If they have a sweet tooth, consider sending them cookies.

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Do not let them complain all day long. Instead, make plans with them, especially on important dates linked to their own happiness. For example, if they are suffering from a breakup, go out with them on an anniversary. If your friends don’t want to leave the house, considered staying in and watching a film or cooking a meal together.

Check in on your friends from time to time.

They may not want to bother you, but if you call and ask how they are doing, it can make all the difference.     5    

A．Give your friends small gifts.

B．Be sure to get your friends out of the house.

C．Stay in contact with your friends as much as possible.

D．Try sending a short email or a thoughtful card to your friends.

E．Friends can be the stick people need to get through a rough period in their lives.

F．If your friends love music, consider giving them the movie version of a performance.

G．You cannot be with your friends around the clock, but a small gift will remind them of your care.

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Most underrated pleasures of one’s life

One of the biggest drivers of good relationships in our lives is a developed level of understanding in those relationships. The relationships     1     this understanding end up creating too much maintenance work. So it becomes more like luggage or at least something that needs attention or care rather than fun.

I realized it with a couple of friends of mine. Recently my “friend ecosystem” had a sudden change. A couple of them     2     (leave) although I still have a couple around. I am also adding a couple of new ones.

The whole change made me thoughtful. I started to think about the cause of being better friends with some. It turns out that among the large number of other factors, one of the key ones is     3     (understand). It can then be extended to personal and even business relationships.

While     4     (hire) a key employee, one can be sure that it will work well if the other person enjoys and understands you well. It will be far     5     (productive) as the relationship related maintenance is low and you can focus on actual output. It     6     help you even when you are looking for funding partners, seed capital or business joint ventures (企业).

Finally, how do you ensure you are understood? To start with, make sure that the people who     7     (matter) to you in any capacity like business, managerial, personal or family have an open relationship with you. Creating an open environment     8     others can discuss constructive aspects or difficult discussion is important.

Being caring and respectful to     9     and being truthful are two different things. Truthfulness is as important as being respectful and caring. In the long term, truthfulness will result in a caring relationship.     10     you are understood well and have an open relationship, you can’t be truthful.

When you get to that level with the person where you are completely understood, it will be an awesome feeling!

6 . Easy things you can do to be more polite

It’s important to be polite to build meaningful relationships and to grow a individuals (个体). And though our lives and friendships might change as we get older, the desire to be the best ourselves should not.     1    

Say “please” and “thank you”

One of the best life lessons we learn from our parents at an early age is to always say “please” and “thank you. ”    2     Thanking someone for an act of kindness can brighten their day and ours in return.

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William Shakespeare said it best: “Better three hours too soon than a minute to late.” Three hours early may go too far, but the message is clear don’t be late. And if you’re running late, tell the people you’re meeting ahead of time so they know where you are.

Return phone calls.

In this day and age, phone calls are rare. Sending a text is a quicker way to get a message across, and it’s usually just as efficient.     4    

Write “thank you” notes

Writing a “thank you” note for someone who bought you a gift or joined in your celebration is very important.     5     Sending a note shows how much you appreciate them for taking the time to think of you.

A．Be on time.

B．Don’t waste your time.

C．This is a rule that stands the test of time.

D．You shouldn’t be tired of saying “please” and “thank you”

E．Here are easy things to do if you’re aiming to be more polite

F．It takes time to pick the perfect gift for a friend or to travel to a party.

G．But if someone does give you a call, its polite for you to make the effort to return it.

7 . Group discussions are a way of expressing your thoughts and opinions with other people. It is an opportunity to learn more about other people and develop your own personality. You become better at group discussions because it will help you throughout your whole life.     1     then this blog is the right place for you. Here, we will share some things you can do to excel at group discussions.

Learn about the subject

    2     You cannot just walk into a group discussion without having any idea what it is about. So, make sure that you do your research before stepping into the discussion.

Be confident when you speak

The best way to make your discussion go well is by being confident. When someone else is speaking, make sure that you consider their opinion and not simply wait for your turn to speak.     3     people are more interested in listening to you, and they’ll respect you more as a person.

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One of the most important aspects of group discussions is to be a good listener. Active listening is one of the most important skills in life, which is why you need to practice using it.

Use group discussion to express yourself

Group discussions are a way of expressing yourself. It is not just about talking; it is more about putting your thoughts in front of other people.     5    , but people prefer to bear your opinions in order to open their minds.

A．Been an active listener

B．Choose your words wisely

C．When there is a conflict in opinion

D．When you are confident while speaking

E．Speaking your heart out can be hard at times

F．If you are also struggling with such kinds of discussions

G．It is very important that you first collect information about the topic

8 . Not everyone is a people person, and making other people feel comfortable in your company doesn’t come naturally to all of us. Still, a good atmosphere is more than desirable not only on social occasions but also at the workplace. Perfecting cross-cultural communication at the workplace is easier than you think.     1    

Maintain etiquette (礼节). When preparing for a business meeting with international colleagues, find out something about their business etiquette, so you could follow its rules and avoid misunderstandings and embarrassing situations. For example, if you’re doing business with Italians, do your best to look presentable, since dressing well in their culture is a sign of success.     2     This number is considered to bring bad luck.

Speak slowly and clearly. Even if your international colleagues are fluent in the language you’re using, try to express your words more carefully.     3     In the same fashion, avoid using long sentences and give your colleagues a chance to digest what you’ve said by making short breaks.

Avoid closed questions. When interacting with your international colleagues, avoid asking them the Yes/No questions.     4     So you’ll probably always get a “Yes” as an answer, even if your conversational partner doesn’t mean it. In contrast, by asking open-ended questions, you’re encouraging your colleagues to be more creative and offer solutions you might not have predicted.

    5     For intercultural communication to be effective, all team members need to feel comfortable. So, treat your colleagues with respect, communicate clearly, and encourage them when needed. Especially in a remote work environment, it’s important that your team feels connected.

A．Be supportive of your international colleagues.

B．In this way, they won’t have trouble understanding you.

C．Also avoid number 17 when proposing Italians with anything.

D．Similarly, if doing business with Japanese colleagues, avoid number 9.

E．All it takes are some tips, and you’ll be a master of communication soon.

F．In some countries, such as India and Japan, saying “No” is considered rude.

G．Still, you should be careful not to speak too slowly, for it might seem impolite.

9 . Every person is unique. Although you can find a common interest, there will always be individual differences in the way each of you was raised. To maintain harmony in a relationship with another person, you should try to understand these differences. It will be full of obstacles (障碍), but don’t worry.     1    .

When you deal with a person who is different from you, try to learn more about him by spending some of your time talking to him.     2    . If you are dealing with a small group of people within a formal situation, you can run a questionnaire so that you can collect information regarding these people.

Show respect to the differences of a person.     3    . If both of you have different opinions about something, be honest about these things. And remember to learn how to move past it. Look at those differences as just a difference of viewpoints and not a subject of good and wrong.

    4    . As a person or a group of people share information about their culture and beliefs, you must respond with details—sharing by giving information concerning your life. In that way, you can let the person see that you’re willing to build a relationship with him.

Make connections with the person who is different from you.     5    . When you do those things, you will probably see that you and that person are actually more similar than you thought before.

A．Share some details regarding your life

B．That’s what you call a cultural difference

C．All you just need to do is to follow these tips

D．Everyone has a right to be treated with respect

E．But it does not mean you need to always agree with him

F．By doing so, you can see what makes him different from you

G．You may invite him to a gathering or discuss something both of you enjoy

10 . We’re directly affected by our environment. When the rising temperature or the bitter cold is the first thing on your mind, it might be hard to discuss anything else. However, as a matter of fact, you needn’t have worried so much about this.     1     However, there are ways to change the activity into a meaningful moment between two people.

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Talking about shared interests is the easiest way to make a connection with someone-and more personal talking about the weather. When you start a conversation with someone, try searching for pieces of information that you can connect to.

2. Don’t ask someone what they do.

When speaking with someone for the first time, work is always one of our topics. But wanting to know what someone does for a living may kill our conversations.     3     When it comes to small talk, try avoiding jobs and discovering general interests instead.

3. Enjoy the silence.

No one likes a long stop-but most silent moments between topics aren’t as long as you think they are.     4     Sometimes stops are needed in order to continue a conversation. Remember that if you say something, the other person may need to think about it, so enjoy the silence.

4. Look at your conversation as a learning experience.

Different people have different thoughts, ideas and feelings. Ask someone about a topic they’ re familiar with that you know nothing about. Every time you meet someone new — or even speak with someone you know — it’s an opportunity to learn something.     5     You can expand your knowledge of other areas, cultures and nations.

A．Search for common interests.

B．Keep your introduction simple.

C．Small talk may not be pleasant.

D．In fact, a little quiet can be a good thing.

E．It’ll benefit you more than you may realize.

F．Making small talk is an art that can be mastered.

G．It may send the signal that the most important part about us is our job.