Question

【题目】Life doesn’t always turn out the way we’d like. When situations take an unfavorable turn, we become upset, frustrated, or angry. When others don’t agree with us, or act in a manner we find disturbing, anger is a typical response. With the exception of a few extreme circumstances an angry reaction rarely improves the situation or helps us change our mind. Thoughtful consideration of what feelings and reaction are most helpful actually restores our real power, so consider the following alternatives to anger.

Compassion, consisting of both understanding and empathy, can be a perfect solution to anger. Each person has a right to live life according to their beliefs, dreams, needs, etc. If someone is acting improperly or not living up to our ideals, we need to remove the “shoulds” and remind ourselves that it is a necessary part of their life’s journey. Choosing this alternative response softens one’s heart and prevents anger from arising.

Humor is another powerful tool for lessening anger. We take life and personal offense far too seriously. After all, their behavior is a reflection of their internal environment and has nothing at all to do with us and it is in reality relatively unimportant. Humor puts any serious situation into its proper places. It acts as a protective barrier to emotional pain as we recognize that what is happening has nothing at all to do with us.

So when others behave badly, forgive them for their bad behaviors rather than judge them in your heart. When life hands us the exact opposite of what we requested, make light of it, After all, this life is only temporary so why get so bent out of shape when it isn’t in line with your ideals? Rain on your wedding day? Break oat the umbrellas and boots and dance in the puddles!

【1】What can we infer from the first paragraph?

A. Anger makes a person more powerful.

B. All the people get annoyed easily.

C. Anger often does no good to the situation.

D. Anger can do something good in most cases.

【2】How should we respond to others’ misbehavior according to the second paragraph?

A. Criticize it sharply. B. Complain about it.

C. Leave it as it is. D. Understand and accept it.

【3】What does the underlined phrase mean in the last paragraph?

A. Dull. B. Angry.

C. Delighted. D. Gifted.

【4】What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Alternative Responses to Anger.

B. The Bad Effects of Anger.

C. The Causes of Frequent Anger.

D. The Risk of Getting Angry.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】D

【3】B

【4】A

【解析】本文主要讨论了当遇到生活不如意时，可以用其它的方式来化解愤怒，比如：同情包括同情和理解还有幽默是减轻愤怒的有力工具。

【1】C推理判断题。根据文章第一段With the exception of a few extreme circumstances an angry reaction rarely improves the situation or helps us change our mind.可知除了少数极端情况外，愤怒的反应很少能改善情况，或帮助我们改变主意，故选C。

【2】D推理判断题。根据文章第二段Compassion, consisting of both understanding and empathy, can be a perfect solution to anger.可知同情包括理解和同情是愤怒的完美解决方案。故选D。

【3】B词义推测题。根据文章最后一段After all, this life is only temporary so why get so bent out of shape when it isn’t in line with your ideals?毕竟，这种生活只是暂时的，所以当它与你的理想不符合时，为什么会变得如此的扭曲呢？bent out of shape“扭曲”可代之angry，故选B。

【4】A主旨题。文章主要讨论了当我们面对生活的不如意时，可以有更多的选择而不仅仅是愤怒。因此最好的标题是A，故选A。