Question

Staying silent can be just as powerful as the words you mean to say, like when the act of hugging will be more comforting than saying, “Sorry for your loss.”

Another time when silence is golden is when you are unsure of what to say. If you are confused about your own feelings concerning a matter, it’s best to stay quiet until you are more certain because more harm can be done by revealing false or exaggerated feelings

Choose silence instead of blurting out ‘in-the-moment’ feelings that are hurtful and not really how you feel in the grand scheme of things. When you feel the urge to say an unkind thing, take a few breaths and think of the possible consequences of your words.

Silence can be your best friend during negotiations. Say your piece, then close your mouth, and let the other person come to their own conclusions. Your silence shows that one, you are confident in what you just said, and two, you respect the other person enough to hear what they have to say.

Sometimes silence is the best and most timely solution because the other person is not in a position to hear what you have to say. For example, when a friend needs for you to listen to her problems, but she is unable to accept your advice at that moment.

Practice being silent at work when you don’t have anything meaningful to contribute. Unless you can elevate the conversation by pointing out something interesting, missing, or beneficial, it’s best to just observe and learn.

Finally, silence is golden when you don’t want to engage in a fool’s argument. As some squabbles will never be resolved, one must agree to disagree.

Hower,there will be times in your life where you will need the power of your voice,the voice within you that wants and needs to be respected and apprecitsed.

1.The passage mainly tells us about ___

A.when to stay silent B.why to stay silent

C.how to stay silent D.whether or not to stay silent

2.What is the best to do during negotiation?

A.Grasp every chance to say more than the other

B.Close your mouth and just listen to the other

C.Say what you chould and draw a conclusion

D.Speak out your own points and let the other speak out theirs

3.What does the undedined word “elevate” most probably mean?

A.start B.conclude C.interrupt D.cancel

4.To follow this passage,the writer is likelhy to continue telling about___

A.the power of your voice

B.the occasions when you should speak up

C.the advantages of speaking up

D.the dissdantages of staying silent

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.C

3.A

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述了我们什么时候保持沉默，为什么保持沉默。

1.】A。主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章围绕“什么时候我们应该保持沉默”这一主题展开的。

2.】C。细节理解题。从第四段中提到的建议可以得出答案。

3.】A。词义猜测题。根据上下文，作者前面提到我们应多观察学习，少说话。除非你真有必要“发起谈话”。

4.】B。文章结构理解题。根据文章最后一段承上启下的作用。作者接下来会谈到什么时候该表达自己的想法，而不应保持沉默。