Unit 17 Laughter作业（北师大版选修6）.docVIP

Ⅰ.完形填空 Many of us spend a great deal of time and energy trying to prove that we are right and others are wrong. Many people __1__that its their job to show others how their positions, statements, and points of view are __2__， and that in doing so, the person they are correcting is going to somehow __3__ it, or at least learn something. Wrong! Think about it. Have you ever been __4__ by someone and said to him, “Thank you so much for showing me that Im wrong and youre right.”？ Or, has anyone you know ever ___5__ you when you corrected them, or made yourself “right” at their __6__ ? Of course not. The truth is, all of us __7__ to be corrected. We all want our positions to be __8__ and understood by others. Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest __9__ of the human heart. And those who learn to __10__ are the most loved and respected. Those who are in the __11__ of correcting others are often resented (怨恨) and __12__. A wonderful way for becoming more peaceful and loving is to practise __13__ others the joy of being right—give them the glory. __14__ correcting. When someone says, “I really feel its important to...”， rather than jumping __15__ and saying, “No, its more important to...”， simply let it go and allow their statement to __16__ . The people in your life will become less defensive and more __17__. They will appreciate you more than you could ever have __18__. Youll discover the joy of joining in and witnessing other peoples __19__， which is far more rewarding than a battle of egos (自我). Starting today, let others be “__20__”， most of the time. 1．A.believe 　B．doubt 　C．prove D．tell 【答案与解析】　A　此空是表示大多数人的观点，所以用believe。 2．A.unimportant B．unbelievable C．incorrect D．imperfect 【答案与解析】　C　由下文“纠正”别人(correcting)可知。 3．A.consider B．appreciate C．understand D． refuse【答案与解析】　B　appreciate “感激”。由or at least learn something 可知。 4．A.fooled