Ⅲ. 阅读理解
It’s not always easy to understand how someone else feels. In fact,we can develop the ability—understanding other people with practice. Understanding others is all about watching and listening. Try the following ways to learn how to understand others.
To look. Look around and try to guess how people might be feeling according to their body language,facial expressions,and what they’re doing.
To listen. People who are good at understanding others are usually good listeners. Research shows that the more carefully one listens,the closer the other feels to him. This produces a feeling of closeness. After you know how to understand others,you could show your support to the people you care about.
To ask and think. Ask them what they need. If a friend is going through a difficult time,ask what you can do to help. If your friend says “I don’t know”,think about what you’d want in the same situation,and then offer to do something similar.
To be interested. Show a sincere(真诚的)interest in them. Be curious about them in a way that shows you want to understand them a little better. For example,ask about the kinds of things they like to do,or about their feelings,ideas,and opinions.
()1. What’s understanding other people about?
A. It’s about communication.
B. It’s about friendship.
C. It’s about helping and advice.
D. It’s about watching and listening.
()2. What produces a feeling of closeness?
A. Listening carefully.
B. Smiling.
C. Talking.
D. Best wishes.
()3. What should you do if a friend is going through a difficult time?
A. Offer to do something helpful.
B. Call him/her.
C. Keep away from him/her.
D. Find out how he/she feels.
()4. What’s the best title for this text?
A. Understanding Each Other
B. Understanding Is Fun
C. Understanding and Believing
D. How to Understand Others

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