第一节:完形填空(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中.选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Learning how to be patient with people can be challenging for some people. After all, not everybody is gifted with great11111. The good news is that it is something that can be11211and eventually perfected.
When the customer before you takes ages to11311his or her groceries, you tap your foot impatiently and cough every now and then to remind the11411to move quickly; but no, he is still not11511. It takes all of your power not to make a scene. However, if you116that customer to be someone you like, then you will find yourself not getting too11711, right?
So the next time you find yourself losing patience with somebody, simply think of that person to be someone you really11811and your patience will last longer.
The second step on how to be patient with people involves whistling. When you whistle a11911tune, you are instantly in good111011. You can hum(哼) your favorite song if you can’t whistle—it really doesn’t make a(n)111111. What’s important here is that you did something that makes you feel good. And when you feel good, you are more111211to be patient with the people around you.
When you’re stressed, it’s almost impossible to learn how to be patient with people. You’ve got to find a way to111311first. If you know you’re going to be in a situation where your patience will be tested, get yourself a massage(按摩) first. Remember: the more stressed you are, the111411you’ll lose your temper.
Learning how to be patient with people is not a