Dealing with a difficult roommate can be both annoying and challenging. However, by becoming aware of the context of the situation, steps can be taken in order to improve the circumstance.
Identify the source of the problem. Sometimes, when someone is annoying, it is difficult to tell exactly which aspect of the situation is causing the anger. Therefore, it is important to find the one element that caused your anger to begin with.
Evaluate the source of the conflict. Is the conflict trivial, or is it serious ? Sometimes, people can become angry over things that seem like a big deal at the time, but when contemplated (深思), are really unimportant. Nevertheless, before any problem is dealt with, it is necessary to determine how serious it is.
Talk to the roommate about what is bothering you. Communication is very important when dealing with problems. The problems will only become worse if measures are taken without telling one another what is even wrong to begin with.
Listen to the explanation that the roommate has to over. Listening is also important when dealing with conflicts. Hearing each side of the story will make it easier to arrive at a possible solution.
Compromise with one another in order to form a solution. Sometimes, conflicts can be resolved simply by changing small occurrences.
1.The main idea of the passage is .
A．how to identify the source of the problem.
B．how to evaluate the source of the conflict.
C．how to contend with a difficult roommate.
D．how to communicate with your roommate.
2.In the third paragraph, “trivial” is closest in meaning to “ ”.
A．unconsidered. B．unconscious.
C．unusual. D．unacceptable.
3.The author thinks that all of the following are important to deal with conflicts except .
A．communicating. B．listening.
C．compromising. D．challenging.
4.How many tips does the writer offer to deal with a difficult roommate ?
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
5.We can find the text in the section of a newspaper.
A．science. B．relationship.
C．recreation. D．education.
Recently I met a former student Jeanie, for lunch. She had been one of my sixth grade students. Before she had moved away, I had been asked to speak as someone who had been a motivator. I spoke telling the crowd gathered that she was a blessing and encouragement to me. She was a child that had come from a family with some problems. When we finally met, she told me that the thing that made me her favorite teacher was the speech I gave every year. I tell my students that when they wake each morning and come to school, they spend more time with me than they spend with their parents. They may be in the same house, but that does not mean that they spend time with them. I told them that my job was to teach them, comfort them, encourage them, and discipline them as needed. However, my most important job was to love them so that they could put away all other thoughts and prepare to learn. I have no losers in my class. They should therefore consider me their mom away from home.
Over lunch, Jeanie asked if she could have the honor of calling me “Mom”, because over the years I have always been a second mom to her. She said she has heard from many friends and this is what they all remember about me That I was not only their teacher, but their mom; someone to comfort them, guide them and teach them.
1.Which of the following statements is NOT true about Jeanie ？
A．She is a former student of the author.
B．She is one of sixth grade students.
C．She was from a family with problems.
D．She was a blessing to the author.
2.It can be concluded that the author is her job.
A．tired of. B．worried about. C．crazy about D．fond of.
3.By saying “I have always been a second mom to her”, Jeanie meant that “ ”.
A．I was a teacher as good as a mother.
B．She was so lucky to have two moms.
C．She would treat me as her mom forever.
D．I was always less concerned about her.
4.What is the most important job for the author ?
A．To teach students. B．To comfort students.
C．To encourage students. D．To love students.
5.Which of the following is the best title ?
A．Former Students. B．Second Mom.
C．Good Teachers. D．Unforgettable Speech.
One day I visited an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting . I was expecting a quiet of the splendid artwork.
A young viewing the paintings ahead of me nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and decided the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man’s
for putting up with her stream of words. by their noise, I moved on.
I met them several times as I moved the various rooms of art, Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away .
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a when the couple approached the . Before they left, the man into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He 47 it into a long stick and then his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket.
“He′s a man.” The clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age, During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldn’t change. So, as before, he and his wife come in there is a new art show.”
“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can’t see.”
“Can’t see? You’re . He sees a lot, More than you and I do,” the clerk said, “His wife each painting so he can see it in his head.”
I learned something about patience, and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without and the courage of a husband who would not blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined.
1.A. view B. touch C. wander D. scenery
2.A. lady B. man C. couple D. clerk
3.A. yelled B. argued C. screamed D. chatted
4.A. attempt B. patience C. wisdom D. independence
5.A. vivid B. constant C. casual D. exciting
6.A. Adopted B. Adapted C. Conducted D. Disturbed
7.A. towards B. to C. through D. from
8.A. anxiously B. slowly C. quickly D. sensibly
9.A. comment B. decision C. purchaseD. profit
10.A. entrance B. queue C. front D. exit
11.A. plugged B. reached C. held D. bent
12.A. lengthened B. made C. brought D. broadened
13.A. led B. found C. forced D. tapped
14.A. brave B. rough C. smart D. generous
15.A. wherever B. whatever C. whenever D. whichever
16.A. wrong B. silly C. equal D. unique
17.A.describes B. draws C. shows D. decorates
18.A. kindness B. courage C. enthusiasm D. pride
19.A. support B. expectation C. sight D. confidence
20.A. allow B. hope C. get D. cause
It was in the lab was in the charge of Mr white they did the experiment.
A．Where; what B．which; that
C．that ; where D．that ; which.
of the speech, he took out his novel to read.
A．Tires; tired. B．Tired; tires
C．Tired; tiring D．Tiring; tired
At the end of last class, the English teacher requested that the homework this morning.
A．handed in. B．be handed in
C．would be handed in. D．had handed in.
