Question

【題目】Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. willingness B. loyal C. priority D. figure

E. acknowledging F. interaction G. academic H. drain

I. stress J. tense K. convincing

Dealing with Difficult Relationships

Everyone has at least one awkward or 【1】 relationship. It may be with somebody who will 【2】 your energy whenever you are with them. Or worse, it could be someone who always cuts you down. This person may be a family member or even a friend. No matter who it is, it’s necessary that you learn to set boundaries for yourself. Otherwise this kind of relationship can chip away at your self-esteem.

Setting boundaries for difficult relationships starts by 【3】 how you are affected by the relationship. Do they bring you closer to your goals or pull you farther away? For example, it’s time to study for tomorrow’s test. But your friend wants to take you to a party. Here, setting boundaries will help protect your 【4】 goals.

Next, decide how much time you should spend with these people. It’s easy to overcommit yourself. But it’s difficult to help others if you forget to protect your own 【5】.

How do you know if a relationship is unhealthy, and it’s time to set boundaries? Here are a few practical questions to ask yourself.

1. How does this relationship affect me?

Every 【6】 can affect you positively or negatively. For example, someone who pressures you to something you’re not comfortable doing will 【7】 you out. But a friend who considers how you feel will respect your 【8】 to try something new.

2. Why am I in this relationship in the first place?

People may try to keep you in an unhealthy relationship. By 【9】 you it’s your obligation or duty, you forget about your own needs. Sadly, by remaining 【10】 to these people, you forget who you are. You allow them to take advantage of you or even belittle you.

Settling boundaries requires taking a long, honest look at yourself. By saying “no” to harmful patterns in relationships, you say “yes” to a healthier you.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】J

【2】H

【3】E

【4】G

【5】C

【6】F

【7】I

【8】A

【9】K

【10】B

【解析】

這是一篇說明文。本文講述了如何處理困難的關(guān)系，介紹了困難關(guān)系的界定，以及如何認定關(guān)系是否健康的兩種方法。

【1】考查形容詞。句意：每個人都至少有一段尷尬或緊張的關(guān)系。修飾名詞relationship應(yīng)用形容詞且表示“緊張的”，故填tense。故選J。

【2】考查動詞。句意：可能是和一個無論何時你和他在一起都會耗盡你精力的人在一起。本空需要動詞且結(jié)合句意表示“消耗”，will后跟動詞原形，故填drain。故選H。

【3】考查非謂語動詞。句意：為困難的關(guān)系設(shè)定界限首先要承認你是如何被關(guān)系影響的。介詞by后接動名詞，結(jié)合句意可知表示“承認”。故填acknowledging，故選E。

【4】考查形容詞。句意：設(shè)定界限有助于保護你的學術(shù)目標。修飾goals名詞需要用形容詞，且表示“學術(shù)的”，故填academic。故選G。

【5】考查名詞。句意：但如果你忘了保護自己的優(yōu)先權(quán)，就很難幫助別人。結(jié)合上文It’s easy to overcommit yourself.可知，過度承諾是因為忘了自己的優(yōu)先權(quán)，且根據(jù)your own可知，應(yīng)填名詞，故填priority。故選C。

【6】考查名詞。句意：每一次互動都會對你產(chǎn)生積極或消極的影響。結(jié)合下文someone who pressures you to something you’re not comfortable doing will可知，是與人們的“互動”且應(yīng)填名詞做主語，故填interaction。故選F。

【7】考查動詞。句意：有人強迫你做一些不舒服的事情會讓你壓力很大。結(jié)合句意可知應(yīng)為短語stress sb. out“給某人壓力”，故填stress。故選I。

【8】考查名詞。句意：但是一個關(guān)心你感受的朋友會尊重你嘗試新事物的意愿。結(jié)合上文a friend who considers how you feel可知，關(guān)心你感受的朋友會尊重你的意愿，且your后跟名詞，故填willingness。故選A。

【9】考查非謂語動詞。句意：通過說服你這是你的義務(wù)或責任，你忘記了自己的需要。介詞by 后面接動名詞，且結(jié)合句意表示“說服”，故填convincing。故選K。

【10】考查形容詞。句意：可悲的是，對這些人保持忠誠，你就會忘記自己是誰。本空需要形容詞，且表示“忠誠的”故填loyal。故選B。