①Life is full of unexpected moments. When these happen, we often face a choice:to react（反应）right away,or to respond（回应）thoughtfully（深思熟虑地）. These two words sound similar,but they are different ways to solve problems.
②Reacting is what our brain does naturally—it's fast, and it comes from our first feelings. Here are the situations:if you get a bad test grade,you might throw the paper angrily or say “I'm terrible!” without thinking. If a friend breaks your favourite pencil,you might shout at him before he says sorry. That's reacting:something happens,strong feelings come,and you act without pausing（停顿）.
③Responding,however,is more thoughtful. Before solving the problem,it helps to create more space. This space helps us to notice our feelings and understand the situation clearly. It may take a longer time,but we'll greatly avoid our regrets later. Four steps help us respond in a smart way:pause,process,plan,and act.
④This way of responding works for many kinds of problems. We might just forget our homework at home or have a fight with a friend. Instead of reacting right away, try the following four steps. First, stop and take three deep breaths. Second, say to ourselves how we're feeling and find out what the problem is. Third, think about what choices we have. Fourth,choose the best one and do it.
⑤So,the choice between reacting and responding greatly affects our life's journey.
()50. According to the passage,which two adjectives best describe “reacting”?
A. Fast and thoughtful. B. Slow and natural.
C. Fast and natural. D. Slow and unexpected.
()51. How does the writer explain the idea of reacting in Para. ②?
A. By giving examples. B. By listing reasons.
C. By making comparisons. D. By asking questions.
()52. The four steps of responding are:pause→process→plan→act. If you argue with your best friend,which group shows the correct order?
A. Shout at the friend→Calm down→Think of solutions→Say sorry
B. Take deep breaths→Know your real problem→Think of proper ways→Fix the problem
C. Feel angry→Fight with the friend→Regret quickly→Walk away alone
D. Keep silent→Refuse to think→Argue again→End the friendship
()53. What is the best structure of the passage?

50. C 51. A 52. B 53. B

【分析】
50题：定位原文第②段，找到描述reacting的形容词，原文明确提到reacting是大脑自然的反应，且速度快，对应选项；51题：第②段通过“考试成绩差生气”“朋友弄坏铅笔大喊”的具体事例解释reacting，判断论证方法；52题：第④段给出respond的四个步骤，匹配选项中的顺序；53题：梳理文章各段落内容，确定总-分-总的结构，对应选项的图示结构。
【解析】
50题：根据第②段“Reacting is what our brain does naturally—it's fast”，可知reacting的特点是自然、快速，故选C。
51题：第②段通过列举“考试成绩差”“朋友弄坏铅笔”两个具体事例解释reacting，采用举例子的论证方法，故选A。
52题：第④段指出respond的四个步骤为：pause（深呼吸）→process（明确自身感受和问题）→plan（思考解决办法）→act（采取行动），选项B符合该顺序，故选B。
53题：文章结构为：第①段总起引出react与respond的区别，第②段讲react，第③-④段讲respond的方法与应用，第⑤段总结，对应选项B的结构，故选B。
【答案】
50.C 51.A 52.B 53.B
【知识点】
阅读理解、细节理解、文章结构
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解题，考查细节查找、论证方法判断、信息匹配及文章结构分析，需准确定位原文信息，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6