Question

    To forgive is a great quality, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible. 1. A recent research says that people who forgive others show less anger and are less likely to be ill. How should you start to forgive? Try the following steps.

First, calm yourself down when you are in a bad mood.2. You can take a couple of deep breaths and think of something that brings you pleasure. Remembering a beautiful scene in the nature or someone you love will always help a lot.

Then, never wait for the person who upsets you to say sorry. They may not have wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things the same way as you do.3. In that case, it may be easier for you to be less nervous.

4. Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who has caused you to be painful. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. 5.  If you understand the person, you may realize that he or she wasn't acting on purpose.

Finally, don't forget to forgive yourself. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge. But it can rob you of your self­confidence if you don't do it.

A.Try to see things on other persons' side.

B.The next thing is to take the control away from your offender.

C.And it can be surprisingly good for your physical and mental health.

D.We would never be hurt by the offenders if we choose to forgive them.

E.To make your anger die away, try some simple skills in dealing with stress.

Answer

1.C

2.E

3.D

4.B

5.A

【解析】

【主旨大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何原谅他人。

1.根据后句“A recent research says that people who forgive others show less anger and are less likely to be ill.”可知空格处表明原谅他人对自己的好处。分析备选项可知C项符合。故选C。

2.根据前句“First, calm yourself down when you are in a bad mood.”及后文提示的使你平静下来的方法可知，此处说明一些方法。分析备选项可知E项符合。故选E。

3.根据后句“In that case, it may be easier for you to be less nervous.”可知，如果我们原谅他们就不会受到伤害。分析备选项可知D项符合。故选D。

4.根据后文“...Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you.”可知空格处指“远离你的冒犯者”。分析备选项可知B项符合。故选B。

5.根据后句“If you understand the person, you may realize that he or she wasn't acting on purpose.”可知，此处指要站在对方的角度看问题。分析备选项可知A项符合。故选A。