I am writing this letter to express my regret that I can’t go to the Great Wall with you next weekend. It’s really pity. I feel sorry for them and want you to know that happened.

    Yesterday, my father, worked in the United States now, informed me that he would be back to home tomorrow. I was very happy when I heard the news. Father and I had not seen each other for two years, but I am really looking forward to this meeting.

    I sincere hope that you can be able to think in my position and accept my apology. I would appreciate your allowing me to make another dates to go to the Great Wall.

Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience I have caused.

 

 

-I am sorry to keep you waiting. I’ll make short work of this

   --________ I am not in hurry.

A. Take it easy.           B. Don’t be nervous.

C. Come to your time       D. Why didn’t you do it earlier?

 

How do apology languages work? Have you ever tried to apologize, only to be refused? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a “language” , that was foreign to your listener．The five languages of apology include:
Apology Language 1: “I am sorry.”
List the hurtful effects of your action．Not “I am sorry if …”, but “I am sorry that…”．You might ask if they want to add any points that you have not recognized.
Apology Language 2:“I was wrong.”
Name your mistake and accept fault．Note that it is easier to say “You are right” than “ I am wrong”, but the latter carries more weight.
Apology Language 3: “ What can I do to make it right?”
How are you now? How shall I make amends(弥补) to you? How can I restore your confidence that I love you— even though I was so hurtful to you?
Apology Language 4: “I’ll try not to do that again.”
Engage in problem-solving．Don’t make excuses for yourself such as, “Well, my day was just so…” Instead, offer what you will change to prevent yourself from putting them in the same bad situation again．
Apology Language 5: “Will you please forgive me?”
Be patient in seeking forgiveness．They may need some time or greater clarification of your input from Apology Languages 1-4.
Finally, your apology may not be accepted, but at least you know that you have been faithful in offering a sincere olive branch of peace.
【小题1】The passage mainly talks about___________

A．5 tips for apologies that work	B．5 ways of refusing apologies
C．the function of apology languages	D．the importance of apology languages

【小题2】According to Paragraph 1, your apology may be refused mainly because________

A．your listeners can’t understand your dialect.

B．your listeners can’t hear what you said clearly.

C．your apology is not sincere.

D．your apology is not expressed well enough.

【小题3】When offering an apology, which of the following does the author prefer?

A．“You are right”	B．“I am sorry if …”
C．“I was wrong.”	D．“Well, my day was just so…”

【小题4】In the last paragraph, the author tells us even if your apology may not be accepted, at
least ___________.

A．It’s your fault any more	B．your mind will be at peace
C．your friend will make peace with you	D．your apology is true to your heart

根据对话内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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------Going shopping is always boring 。

------2  There are many things to choose from.

-------3  We spend a lot of time but come back without anything。

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-----I have always been afraid to bear you say “I am sorry I have changed my mind”.

----5  I prefer to stay at home watching TV  .

A．So you must go by yourself.

B．Would you like to go shopping with me now?

C．Do you remember the last time I went shopping with you?

D．You are a nice person.

E. Sometimes I really have trouble choosing among so many things.

F. But without you I can’t make a decision on what to buy.