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Interpersonal communication is an important skill for everyone, especially for teenagers. As a teenager, you may face some 1 in interpersonal communication. In this article, I will talk about some common problems and provide some 2 to help you improve your communication skills.
One common problem is that you don't have 3 confidence. Many teenagers feel shy or nervous when 4 others, especially when they are in a group. To overcome this, you should practise speaking in front of a 5 or talking with your friends and family. This will help you get confidence and become more 6 in social situations.
Another problem is that you can't express yourself 7. This can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts(冲突). To improve your communication skills, you should practise organizing your 8 before speaking. Think about what you want to say and how to say it clearly. Also, listen carefully to others and ask questions 9 you don't understand something.
In addition, some teenagers feel it is 10 to find common ground with others. To get on well with others, you should be open-minded and ready to 11 different opinions. Find topics that you are interested in and join in conversations 12 others who share the same interests. This will help you 13 connections and make new friends.
Lastly, many teenagers face the challenge of dealing with conflicts. When there are conflicts, it is important to stay calm and talk about your 14 and thoughts in a friendly manner. Try to find a way that 15 both parties.
Interpersonal communication is an important skill we can improve. With confidence, clear expression, common ground and proper conflict handling, we can communicate better and build closer relationships.
()1. A. friends B. accidents C. problems D. helpers
()2. A. decisions B. money C. promises D. advice
()3. A. any B. enough C. other D. little
()4. A. talking to B. calling for C. playing with D. looking at
()5. A. cow B. plant C. sigh D. mirror
()6. A. interesting B. different C. comfortable D. exciting
()7. A. slowly B. carefully C. simply D. clearly
()8. A. activities B. thoughts C. groups D. parties
()9. A. if B. because C. till D. since
()10. A. proper B. special C. difficult D. lonely
()11. A. look into B. listen to C. wait for D. cut out
()12. A. about B. to C. with D. over
()13. A. build B. cause C. keep D. count
()14. A. problems B. feelings C. conditions D. differences
()15. A. relaxes B. improves C. interests D. satisfies

1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D

【分析】
首先通读全文，明确主旨是介绍青少年在人际沟通中面临的问题及对应的解决建议，再结合每个空的上下文语境、词义辨析、固定搭配逐一分析选项：1. 由后文“common problems”可知此处指人际沟通的问题；2. 前文提及问题，后文是帮助提升技巧的内容，对应“建议”；3. 修饰“confidence”需表示“足够的”；4. 对应“害羞紧张”的场景是“和他人交谈”；5. 练习口语的常见场景是“镜子前”；6. 获得自信后在社交场合会更“自在”；7. 后文提到“误解”，对应“表达不清晰”；8. 说话前需“组织想法”；9. 不懂时提问用条件连词；10. 后文说要开放心态找共同点，对应“觉得难”；11. 面对不同意见需“倾听”；12. 和有相同兴趣的人交谈用介词“with”；13. “建立联系”是固定搭配；14. 冲突时要表达“感受”；15. 解决冲突要找“让双方满意”的方式。
【解析】
1. 第1空：根据后文“some common problems”可知，此处指青少年面临人际沟通的问题，故选C。
2. 第2空：前文谈论常见问题，后文是帮助提升沟通技巧的内容，对应“advice（建议）”，故选D。
3. 第3空：结合语境，此处表示“没有足够的自信”，enough修饰名词confidence，故选B。
4. 第4空：根据语境，青少年害羞紧张的场景是“和他人交谈时”，talking to符合，故选A。
5. 第5空：练习口语的常见方式是在镜子前练习，mirror符合语境，故选D。
6. 第6空：练习后能获得自信，在社交场合会更“comfortable（自在的）”，故选C。
7. 第7空：后文提到会导致误解，对应“不能清晰表达”，clearly符合，故选D。
8. 第8空：说话前需要组织自己的想法，thoughts符合，故选B。
9. 第9空：此处表示“如果不懂就提问”，if引导条件状语从句，故选A。
10. 第10空：后文说要开放心态找共同点，对应“觉得难找到共同点”，difficult符合，故选C。
11. 第11空：面对不同意见需要“倾听”，listen to符合，故选B。
12. 第12空：表示“和有相同兴趣的人交谈”，用介词with，故选C。
13. 第13空：“build connections（建立联系）”是固定搭配，故选A。
14. 第14空：冲突时要表达自己的感受和想法，feelings符合，故选B。
15. 第15空：解决冲突要找让双方都满意的方式，satisfies符合，故选D。
【答案】
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.C 7.D 8.B 9.A 10.C 11.B 12.C 13.A 14.B 15.D
【知识点】
完形填空解题技巧、词义辨析、固定搭配
【点评】
本文围绕青少年人际沟通的问题及解决建议展开，侧重考查语境理解、词汇辨析和固定搭配，需要学生结合上下文逻辑分析选项，整体难度适中，是常见的完形填空考查类型。
【难度系数】
0.5