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[研究生入学考试题库]考研英语(二)模拟题52 Section Ⅰ Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. Theres more to saying sorry than just saying sorry. 1 , a study led by researchers at Ohio State University found that 2 apologies—in other words, ones that were accepted by the aggrieved and 3 both parties to move on with no lingering dislike—have six components. The more of those components that were included, the more likely the apology was seen as 4 , says Roy Lewicki, lead author of the study.  That may seem like a lot to remember, 5 Lewicki found that two sentiments were the most essential: admission and contrition. Acknowledgment of responsibility 6 out to be the most important piece, he says. Of course, not all screwups are created equal, so you might need to adjust your groveling (卑躬屈膝) 7 the circumstances. Here are a few key tips.  Did you screw up royally? A little cool-off time could help. Sometimes a (an) 8 apology is called for. But if the other party is angry at your 9 , it may be more effective to wait 10 their anger may prevent them from being receptive to an apology.  Waiting can 11 you too. The best time to apologize is when one feels 12 to sincerely apologize. There is nothing 13 in these situations than insincere apologies.  Explain, dont excuse. Because 14 to being wrong is painful and can make people worried that theyre a bad person, they often 15 their apology with excuses—statements that 16 the responsibility part of the apology to 17 face.  The worst sort of excuse? Fingerpointing. Examples include I certainly apologize 18 I offended anyone and Im very sorry, but in my 19 , you started it. That sort of apology has a name: a non-apology. It uses the form of an apology—Im sorry—but follows it up by