Communication is an important part of any relationship. Many of us are _________ to share our experiences or emotions with our friends. But when it's our turn to lend a（n）_________,we soon become bored or are short of idea on how to _________ and offer advice.
That's because of what researchers call ''listener burnout（倦怠）''. Friend might talk to us _________,often complaining about the same _________ problems. When we offer quick advice to _________ the situation, we may be unconsciously trying to _________ ourselves from burnout. However, good listeners _________ their natural tendency to solve the other's problems hurriedly and to keep the conversation brief.
To be a good _________, you need to use "active listening". It starts with the real __________ to help others and think through their feelings. Don't ________ things. You can start by putting your phone ________ and sitting close to your friend. Let your facial expressions __________ what he or she is saying. ________ you are able to fully understand, acknowledge the other person's __________ by reflecting them back: ''That must be really hard for you. '' Use __________ words or even sounds such as ''yes'', ''right'', and "hmm"to________ the other person to continue.
Of course, a ________ can be extremely hard if the other person is too critical. But don't get defensive. Effective listeners don't ________ negative criticism. Instead, they listen and understand what the person is trying to convey ________ responding.
1.A.afraid B.anxious C.shy D.eager
2.A.shoulder B.hand C.ear D.eye
3.A.respond B.explain C.argue D.stop
4.A.aimlessly B.endlessly C.deliberately D.carelessly
5.A.difficult B.old C.interesting D.sensitive
6.A.fix B.discuss C.create D.describe
7.A.forgive B.protect C.discourage D.prevent
8.A.feed B.display C.form D.overcome
9.A.reader B.partner C.listener D.speaker
10.A.demand B.habit C.desire D.ability
11.A.ignore B.rush C.change D.request
12.A.away B.off C.out D.up
13.A.record B.express C.reflect D.replace
14.A.Whether B.Since C.While D.If
15.A.suggestions B.purposes C.responses D.feelings
16.A.big B.tough C.strong D.short
17.A.force B.remind C.encourage D.convince
18.A.conversation B.suggestion C.problem D.1ecture
19.A.give up B.make up C.1eave out D.block out
20.A.after B.before C.while D.once
—My father said: "I went to see you yesterday but did not meet you there."
—My father said to me that ________________.
A.he had come to see me the day before but hadn't met me there.
B.he came to see me that day but had not met me here.
C.he had come to see me the day before yesterday but hadn't met me here.
D.he came to see me the last day but didn't meet me there.
Which of the following sentences is CORRECT?
A.Do you think who will join us tomorrow?
B.Where do you guess will be the next stop for their journey?
C.How many people you consider will be given the chance to attend the class?
D.What do you suppose will Jim bring to us when he arrives?
There is ______ is called Mr. Smith in our workshop.
A.no such man as B.no such a man as
C.no such man D.no such a man that
We won't give up ________ we should fail 100 times.
A.as if B.even C.if D.even if
You'd better not eat too much fast food, ________ potato chips and hamburgers, if you don't want to put on weight.
A.such as B.instead of C.because of D.for example
