Question

【题目】七选五。

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Having a roommate can be one of the best experiences in college or, easily, one of the worst. ___【1】___ Follow these tips to avoid the common mistakes that turn good roommate relations bad.

Talk things out.

Communication is key. If something happens, sit down with your roommate and have a face-to-face conversation. I’ve seen roommate relations fall apart because something happens and, instead of talking to each other, the two start complaining about their roommates behind their backs. ____【2】____

Don’t expect to be best friends.

Some roommates become the best of friends, and some don’t. Don’t put pressure (压力) on yourself or your roommate, especially when you first meet. ____【3】___ And if your roommate doesn’t end up being your best friend, don’t worry.

Ask before you take.

This applies (适用) to food, clothes and anything else. If you want to keep a relation going, show your roommate that you have respect for what is his or hers by asking first. ___【4】___ Clean up.

This should do without saying. Don’t be lazy. Or, at least, don’t bury your roommate in your clothes and garbage. ___【5】___ But being considerate with where you put your things will help you avoid conflict.

A. This creates nothing but terrible situations and unhappiness.

B. Even if you both agree to share everything, you should still ask.

C. So you need to think twice before you help your roommates out.

D. Sometime you get stuck with someone who has tons of bad energy.

E. You don’t have all the time to clean your room and keep it organized.

F. It all starts with you to have a good relation with your roommate.

G. Remember, you’re trying to make a new friend, not to frighten your roommate away.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】F

【2】A

【3】G

【4】B

【5】E

【解析】

如何才能和室友处好关系呢？本文针对该话题给出了一些好建议。

【1】F 根据空格上一句可知，有个室友可能是大学最棒的经历也有可能是最糟糕的经历，故F项“这一切要看你怎么开始和室友保持友好关系”符合语境。

【2】A 根据空格前一句可知，当问题发生时两个室友不相互沟通，而是在背后指责对方，这只会让事情越来越糟糕。故A项“这只会让事情变得糟糕，让你们不开心”符合语境。

【3】G 根据空格前一句可知，第一次见面时，不一定就要成为好朋友，不要给双方太多压力。故G项“你是在交新朋友，不要把室友吓跑”符合语境。

【4】B 根据空格前一句可知，一定要尊重对方，拿别人东西时一定要询问。故B项“即便你们已同意分享一切，也要先询问”符合语境。

【5】E 根据空格后一句可知，但是要把自己的东西放好，避免发生冲突。句中有表示转折关系的连词but，故E项“你不需要总是打扫房间使得房间井井有条”符合语境。