Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
Tips for a Happier Workplace
You don't have to be friends with your co-workers, but you do need to be friendly. Read on for fresh ways to make your office a kinder, gentler place.
◆Give a happy “Hello! ”in the morning
Do you walk into the office, eyes down, and immediately start work? If so, you are likely to find that co-workers ignore(忽视)you or avoid you.It's really amazing how fast this small gesture can change unfriendly workplace relations.
◆Learn the art of small talk
Ask your co-workers about their interests—their favorite music, movies, and books, as well as their hobbies Once you know what catches their imagination, pick up stories from newspapers or magazines to help start conversations.
◆Ask what they think
People love to be asked for their opinion, so go out of your way to ask, “What do you think of this report? ” or “How do you think I should deal with this situation? ”
◆Avoid gossip(流言飞语)
So return the favor. When a co-worker walks towards you bearing a piece of gossip, respond(回应)with, “Really? ”and then change the subject or get back to work. If you don't respond, the gossiper will move on.
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To win friends at work, start with good office etiquette(礼节). There's nothing more frustrating(令人沮丧的)to busy co-workers than to have their emails and phone messages ignored. Your silence doesn't just make their jobs harder; it also conveys(传达)an unpleasant message: You are unimportant to me.
A. Stop complaining.
B. Return calls and emails immediately.
C. Then give the advice giver a silent thank-you.
D. Always work as hard as anyone working for you.
E. You don't want anyone talking about you behind your back, right?
F. Showing an interest in them will make them feel comfortable around you.
G. Get into the habit of greeting your co-workers with a smile as you arrive in the morning.

Answer 1

【答案】G；F；C；E；B
【解析】本文主要讲了在职场中容易遇到的问题，并就问题提出了打造愉悦工作环境的建议。

（1）G根据前面的内容可知进入办公室不看别人, 立刻工作, 会令同事忽视你, 那么可推知正确的做法应为进入办公室要和别人打招呼, 故选G项。

（2）F前面说要求了解同事的兴趣, 这样做表明你对他们感兴趣, 那么他们就会感觉和你在一起很舒服。故选F项。

（3）C从前面的问题可看出你在征求别人的意见, 那么之后就要向给你建议的人表示感谢, 故选C项。

（4）E根据本段的主题以及后句So return the favor. 可知选E项。

（5）B根据本段可知忽视他们的邮件或短信是非常令他们沮丧的事情, 故应该立刻回复他们的短信或邮件。