AA亿成教育高中英语辅导培训资料英语阅读1(附答案).doc

铜仁AA亿成高中英语辅导培训资料之英语阅读题附答案 1 ? Have you ever received a gift that was so clearly not your taste that you wondered if perhaps it had been handed to you by mistake? Worse, have you ever given a present and watched your friend look as though she had opened the wrong box? Maybe she responded with a polite Why, thank you, but you knew you had missed the mark. Why do presents sometimes go wrong? And what do your choices (good and bad) reflect about your personal qualities? ??? Choosing the right gift is an art, I believe. It calls for empathy （共鸣/感情移入）— the ability to put yourself into someone elses head and heart .Were all able to do this; in fact, were born with a kind of natural empathy. After the earliest period of childhood, however, it needs to be reinforced (加强)—by our parents, teachers, friends. When it isnt, were not able to understand other peoples feelings as sharply. This can show in the gifts we select, and so can many other emotional (情感的) qualities. ?? Think back to the presents you’ve given over the past year, the time and effort you put into your selection, how much you spent, your thoughts while you were shopping, and your feelings when the receiver opened the package. Keep in mind that what you choose displays your inner world. Of course, you may express yourself differently with different friends, relatives, and other people you know. ?? We live in a society where exchanging presents is an important part of communication. Ignoring the tradition wont make it go away. If you really dislike such a tradition, tell your friends ahead of time. 1.The underlined expression you had missed the mark means you had failed to _____. ??? A. make her feel better?? B. keep your friendship ??? C. receive a present in return?? D. get the expected effect 2. Which of the following is the main idea of the second paragraph? ?? A. Natural empathy needs to be reinforced. ?? B. Emotional changes influence ones choice of gifts. ?? C. Selecting the right gift is an ability