“Sorry seems to be the hardest word”— that is one of Elton John's most popular songs. But not every public figure seems to find it so tough to say that powerful five-letter word.
In recent days public figures, from politicians to stars, have all publicly expressed remorse. But with so much remorse, how can we tell a forced apology from a heartfelt expression of remorse?
Specifically, saying sorry should be a realization that something you have said or done has hurt someone and you want to make amends (弥补). "People want the response to be personal to them. They want to feel that they're being listened to and taken seriously," says Martin Stone.
Firstly, it is important to show that you understand. It is vital that any group or a person making an apology understands the focus — is it sorry for the way it's acted or is it sorry that the complainant feels the way they do? Watch out for the speed of response. The quicker the apology comes, the better it indicates that the person making it has felt an immediate sense of guilt.
If sincere, the person making the apology will be looking for clues (线索) to see if he or she is being understood, such as eye contact and facial expressions. Performed apologies always have a sense of being "acted out", and are often accompanied by too many unnatural gestures.
For a sincere apology, it is also important to avoid promises that can't be kept. Don't say that you'll make sure that this will not happen again if you're not confident that it won't. It could come back to bite you. And do remember that the use of "but" can hugely change the tone (语气) of an apology. As Stone points out, "I'm sorry but..." sounds like you are making excuses and aren't actually taking any form of responsibility.
1.What is the purpose of the text?
A. To explain what a good apology is.
B. To discuss how to give a formal apology.
C. To show why we should apologize in life.
D. To teach us how to tell if an apology is sincere:
2.What does the underlined word "remorse" probably mean?
A. Pain. B. Worry.
C. Regret. D. Doubt.
3.Which of the following indicates it's a "performed" apology?
A. Swearing it will not happen again.
B. Avoiding eye contact with the listener.
C. Showing you understand his/her feelings.
D. Paying attention to the listener's reaction.
4.What is stressed in the last paragraph?
A. The attitude. B. The tone of voice.
C. The body language. D. The choice of language.
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“Sorry seems to be the hardest word”— that is one of Elton John's most popular songs. But not every public figure seems to find it so tough to say that powerful five-letter word.
In recent days public figures, from politicians to stars, have all publicly expressed remorse. But with so much remorse, how can we tell a forced apology from a heartfelt expression of remorse?
Specifically, saying sorry should be a realization that something you have said or done has hurt someone and you want to make amends (弥补). "People want the response to be personal to them. They want to feel that they're being listened to and taken seriously," says Martin Stone.
Firstly, it is important to show that you understand. It is vital that any group or a person making an apology understands the focus — is it sorry for the way it's acted or is it sorry that the complainant feels the way they do? Watch out for the speed of response. The quicker the apology comes, the better it indicates that the person making it has felt an immediate sense of guilt.
If sincere, the person making the apology will be looking for clues (线索) to see if he or she is being understood, such as eye contact and facial expressions. Performed apologies always have a sense of being "acted out", and are often accompanied by too many unnatural gestures.
For a sincere apology, it is also important to avoid promises that can't be kept. Don't say that you'll make sure that this will not happen again if you're not confident that it won't. It could come back to bite you. And do remember that the use of "but" can hugely change the tone (语气) of an apology. As Stone points out, "I'm sorry but..." sounds like you are making excuses and aren't actually taking any form of responsibility.
1.What is the purpose of the text?
A. To explain what a good apology is.
B. To discuss how to give a formal apology.
C. To show why we should apologize in life.
D. To teach us how to tell if an apology is sincere:
2.What does the underlined word "remorse" probably mean?
A. Pain. B. Worry.
C. Regret. D. Doubt.
3.Which of the following indicates it's a "performed" apology?
A. Swearing it will not happen again.
B. Avoiding eye contact with the listener.
C. Showing you understand his/her feelings.
D. Paying attention to the listener's reaction.
4.What is stressed in the last paragraph?
A. The attitude. B. The tone of voice.
C. The body language. D. The choice of language.
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There is one word that is often on the lips of Americans: “ Sorry”.
Once as I was walking, a young man ran by______, brushing against my handbag. Even as he _______on his way, he turned back and said “ sorry” to me. Even in a rush, he didn’t forget to apologize. One day, after I bought a mango, the salesman was giving me the _______, but I wasn’t ready for it and a coin ________ to the ground. “ I’m sorry,” he said while bending down to pick it up. I was _______why would he apologize when it is my _______ ?
____ time, I stepped on a man’s foot in an elevator, and at the same time, we both said “ sorry”. I thought it interesting --- was it really_______ for him to apologize? Later on, an American friend _______ to me that according to the American mentality, the elevator is a ______place, and everyone should be able to stand in it. After someone ________ a position in it, making it difficult for someone else to find a place to stand, isn’t it necessary to express an_______?
If you go to the movies and the tickets happen to be_______, the ticket seller will say, “Sorry.” Whenever one of your hopes goes_______, an American will say “ sorry” as a sign of_________
During my stay in America, I gradually _______ that when friction (摩擦) appears in daily life, Americans don’t care much about who is________; If someone is_______, a “sorry” is always necessary. When this happens, even if the other person is hurt, the “sorry”________ anger and human kindness is shown. Perhaps this is why I ________ saw anyone quarreling on the buses, subways or streets of America.
1.A. worriedly B. slowly C. cautiously D. hurriedly
2.A. continued B. blocked C. pushed D. forced
3.A. bargain B. change C. profit D. product
4.A. lay B. tied C. dropped D. attached
5.A. delighted B. annoyed C. puzzled D. injured
6.A. fault B. duty C. turn D. debt
7.A. Another B. Other C. Some D. Any
8.A. useful B. necessary C. difficult D. easy
9.A. complained. B. announced C. explained D. appealed
10.A. private B. public C. painful D. noisy
11.A. holds B. books C. removes D. occupies
12.A. explanation B. apology C. attitude D. argument
13.A. sold out B. dropped out C. broken out D. hung out
14.A. disappointed B. mistaken C. true D. unrealized
15.A. encouragement B. concern C. pity D. respect
16.A. understood B. imagined C. remembered D. guessed
17.A. legal B. wrong C. fair D. honest
18.A. troubled B. blamed C. forgiven D. replaced
19.A. controls B. protects C. defends D. cools
20.A. always B. sometimes C. never D. often
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完形填空
There is one word that is on the lips of Americans, day and night, “Sorry”.
Once as I was walking on the street, a young man ran by ________, brushing against my handbag. ________ he continued on his way, he ________ back and said “sorry” to me. Even in a rush, he didn’t forget to apologize.
One day, after I bought some apples, the salesman was giving me the change, ________ I wasn’t ready for it, and ________ dropped on the ground, “I’m sorry,” he said while bending down to pick it up. I was ________—why would he apologize when it was my ________?
Another time, I ________ on a man’s foot in an escalator (电梯). At the same time , we both said “sorry”. I thought it ________ at first: was it really ________ for him apologize?
Later on, an American friend ________ to me that according to the American ________, the escalator is a(n) ________ place which everyone should be able to stand in. After someone occupies(占据)a position in the escalator, making it ________ for someone else to find a place to stand in, isn’t it necessary to ________ an apology?
During my stay in America, I gradually ________ that when friction (摩擦) occurs in daily life, Americans don’t care much about who is ________. If someone is ________, a “sorry” is always necessary. Even if the other person is hurt, the “sorry” would ________ tempers(脾气). Perhaps this is ________ I never saw anyone quarreling on the buses, subways or streets in America.
1.A. excitedly B. hurriedly C. happily D. fast
2.A. Though B. After C. Even as D. Even if
3.A. stopped B. held C. watched D. turned
4.A. or B. and C. but D. so
5.A. a coin B. the apples C. The wallet D. a bill
6.A. impressed B. moved C. annoyed D. puzzled
7.A. problem B. matter C. fault D. business
8.A. moved B. stepped C. walked D. knocked
9.A. interesting B. acceptable C. exciting D. reasonable
10.A. polite B. important C. surprising D. necessary
11.A. announced B. explained C. suggested D. admitted
12.A. ideas B. rules C. opinions D. senses
13.A. open B. common C. public D. free
14.A. unfit B. impossible C. narrow D. difficult
15.A. express B. speak C. say D. tell
16.A. realized B. remembered C. recognized D. meant
17.A. mistaken B. responsible C. careless D. correct
18.A. nervous B. sick C. worried D. troubled
19.A. reduce B. cool C. lose D. change
20.A. that B. when C. why D. how
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C
Have you noticed that the majority of human beings seem to focus on the negative? Bad news is often seen in the newspapers, television shows and magazines, but good news are often overlooked.
I saw a woman I was not very familiar with. She is a beautiful woman; every time I see her, I am struck by the smile on her face that can light up a whole room. So at one time I walked up to her and said, “You know, you are like liquid sunshine! Every time I see you, you give me so much joy.” I was not quite prepared for her reaction. She was blown away. Her eyes seemed about to shed tears, and she said, “That is so sweet! That is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me!” It was as if nobody had ever told her how beautiful her appearance was. I was extremely moved by the moment I had shared with this woman.
Why not take notice of the positive and spread a little sunshine? When you are looking for beauty, you will begin to see it more and more. When you discover it, don’t be afraid to appreciate it. Not only will it make them feel good, it will make you feel good as well. I truly believe the saying, “What goes around, comes around.” When you show kindness and sincerity, you will receive it back. You may even discover — much to your surprise — that you become the friend of someone you would never have expected to get along with.
65. The woman had tears in her eyes because __________.
A. the man’s behavior was so rude
B. she was nervous about the man’s words
C. the man told her the fact she didn’t know
D. she was so excited at the man’s praise
66. Which of the following can take the place of the underlined sentence in the third paragraph?
A. The wise appreciate one another.
B. Respect yourself, or no one else will respect you.
C. There is kindness to be found everywhere.
D. Everybody should learn to praise others.
67. The best title for the passage probably is _____.
A. Pay attention to the positive B. Everyone likes to be praised
C. Spread a little sunshine D. Each of us has good points
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The most striking trait of Americans is that they always seem to be in a hurry. ________ is this more evident than in their eating habits-sitting down to a leisurely meal seems to be a luxury.
A.Barely B.Only C.Nowhere D.Eventually
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1-3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Is “sorry” the hardest word?Not for the British Education Secretary Michael Gove, 1.has apologized recently to his former French teacher 2.his bad behavior in class. It took him 30 years to express regret. In a letter3.(publish) in a magazine,Mr. Gove says:“It may be too late to say I'm sorry. But,as my mom told me,it's never too late to set the record straight.”
Researchers argue that people have too high expectations of the power of saying sorry. Some psychologists say in a study that4.(receive) an apology isn't as5.(help) as people think. Nevertheless,apologies might be an important social tool as they reaffirm(再次确定) the 6.(exist) of rules that need to be observed.
The Education Secretary's apology might have been accepted by his old teacher but he might get 7.(he) into trouble. According to Daily Mail,Mr. Gove's mother didn't know her son was causing trouble at school and she 8.(say):“He would have been punished 9.I had known he was being so naughty.” Later,Gove said:“I can never express my apology to him face to face these days—it just goes through to his answering machine. But when I do 10.(eventual) speak to him,I will say sorry.”
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I know this is not quite the right word, but I can’t be ________ to think of a better one.
A. disturbed B. bothered
C. troubled D. worried
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__________that no one enjoys__________________.
A.He seems; to be looked down on
B.He is seemed; being looked down upon
C.It seems; to be looked down upon
D.It seems; being looked down upon
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To be a real gentleman, you should know that true forgiveness is one of the most remarkable qualities a human can possess!
In the fighting between two countries in the 1970s, a young man was walking from one village to the next when he was by an armed guerrilla fighter from the enemy country.The fighter the young man down the hill where he was to be .
But a(n) thing happened. The young man, who had military training, was able to disarm the fighter.Now, the table was and it was the fighter who was ordered down the hill.
As they walked, , the young man began to reflect on what was happening.Recalling the of his mother, "Love your enemies; do good to those who you." He found he could go no farther.
He 10 the gun into the bushes, told the fighter he was to go and turned back the hill.
Minutes later, he heard footsteps53 behind him as he walked."Is this the end after all?" he . Perhaps the fighter had got the gun and wanted to finish him off.But he continued on, glancing back, until his enemy reached him, only to grab him in a hug and pour out for sparing his life.
Mercy often wears the face of .And though it usually isn't an enemy in uniform-that we are challenged to forgive, we have for mercy every day. Family members and friends, co-workers and neighbors and even strangers have for our forgiveness. You know who they are.
As Mahatma Gandhi said, "The can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. " Be strong. Forgive.
1.A.shot B.murdered C.killed D.caught
2.A.demanded B.reminded C.ordered D.required
3.A.beaten B.shot C.accepted D.driven
4.A.amazing B.frightening C.inspiring D.confusing
5.A.watched B.received C.accepted D.suggested
6.A.turned B.covered C.moved D.repaired
7.A.thus B.indeed C.therefore D.however
8.A.expressions B.plans C.words D.signals
9.A.forgive B.hate C.instruct D.help
10.A.packed B.dragged C.forced D.threw
11.A.free B.slow C.nervous D.eager
12.A.for B.into C.up D.down
13.A.showing B.waving C.running D.jumping
14.A.shouted B.counted C.wondered D.argued
15.A.seldom B.never C.always D.sometimes
16.A.marks B.favors C.thanks D.reasons
17.A.awareness B.kindness C.safeness D.forgiveness
18.A.opportunities B.explanations C.hopes D.lessons
19.A.need B.responsibility C.patience D.energy
20.A.lonely B.weak C.healthy D.calm
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It is unavoidable that you have one of those days when nothing seems to go right. Although you try to keep a __ attitude towards the day, you find yourself getting worn down and starting to ___about the way things are going. And then __ walks up to you, gives you a smile and asks if you would like to have a cup of coffee with them. The small act of ___brings a smile to your face as you tell them you would love to.
It does not take much ___to perform an act of kindness. The effort is in learning ___it is needed the most and bringing yourself to do it. __ if you had been the person mentioned above who saw you __ throughout your day, you might not have felt so inclined(倾向于……的) to be____More than likely, you would have wanted to keep your distance and be critical of that complaining. But that person ___that you needed that act of kindness to brighten your day. In being ___to have understanding and compassion for others you will find it __ to show kindness to them.
Criticizing others not only makes them defensive against you, but it also __ you from getting what you need or want from someone. __, try to understand why people do what they do. After all they do have their __ for their words and actions. In understanding their motivations, you are breeding tolerance, sympathy and kindness, and the other person will ___his or her defenses.
Dale Carnegie wrote, “ Perhaps you will____tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.” In showing them kindness, they are more likely to be more productive at work as well as at home, and your act of kindness will make a lasting____on them. They are more likely to do nearly anything for you that you ask____they have more trust in you. It is finding the good in people instead of the bad that __ us to motivate them through our kind ways and receive their kindness in return
1.A. doubtful B. neutral C. depressing D. positive
2.A. argue B. complain C. talk D. think
3.A. someone B. everyone C. he D. anyone
4.A. patience B. trust C. kindness D. funniness
5.A. money B. effort C. time D. energy
6.A. where B. how C. what D. when
7.A. In short B. For example C. As a result D. After all
8.A. working B. talking C. worrying D. complaining
9.A. careful B. annoyed C. kind D. disappointed
10.A. understood B. accepted C. promised D. agreed
11.A. able B. certain C. eager D. afraid
12.A. hard B. polite C. easy D. important
13.A. makes B. stops C. allows D. reduces
14.A. Meanwhile B. Then C. Besides D. Instead
15.A. reasons B. decisions C. choices D. rules
16.A. build up B. come to C. let down D. turn down
17.A. explain B. forget C. recall D. recognize
18.A. choice B. decision C. Impression D. comparison
19.A. although B. unless C. once D. since
20.A. turns B. warns C. allows D. introduces
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