Question

【題目】 Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn't matter if the words come from ourselves or someone else. The positive and negative effects are just as lasting.

【1】 We're usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn't be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit. This 'self-talk' helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. 【2】

Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. 【3】

Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. We remember unkind words said to us as well. Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: 【4】 If what we want to say doesn't pass this test, then it's better left unsaid.

Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem and motivate others to do their best. 【5】 Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.

A. Is it loving?

B. How should I say it?

C. We all talk to ourselves sometimes.

D. Negative words destroy all those things.

E. Generally people like positive and pleasant words.

F. However, critical language may cause anger and defense.

G. So we should only speak encouraging words to ourselves.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】G

【3】F

【4】A

【5】D

【解析】

這是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了語(yǔ)言的力量。積極的語(yǔ)言可以激勵(lì)我們，消極的語(yǔ)言會(huì)摧毀我們。

【1】后文We're usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. (然而，我們通常覺得太尷尬而不承認(rèn))與C. We all talk to ourselves sometimes. (我們所有人都會(huì)時(shí)不時(shí)自言自語(yǔ))承接自然，后文的it指代選項(xiàng)的內(nèi)容，即“我們所有人都會(huì)時(shí)不時(shí)自言自語(yǔ)”，故選C項(xiàng)。

【2】前文Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. (但是，要清楚多達(dá)77%的自言自語(yǔ)傾向于消極)與G. So we should only speak encouraging words to ourselves. (因此，我們應(yīng)該只對(duì)自己說鼓勵(lì)的話)承接自然，前后句構(gòu)成明顯的因果關(guān)系，negative和encouraging是關(guān)鍵詞，故選G項(xiàng)。

【3】前文For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. (例如，當(dāng)把一件商品退回商店時(shí)，我們?cè)诮粨Q期間可能會(huì)用溫和、友好的語(yǔ)言。店員很可能會(huì)用同樣的方式回復(fù)你) F. However, critical language may cause anger and defense. (然而，批評(píng)的語(yǔ)言可能會(huì)造成憤怒和抵抗)承接自然，前后是兩種對(duì)比的情況，且構(gòu)成明顯的轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系，friendly和critical是關(guān)鍵詞，故選F項(xiàng)。

【4】前文Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: (在說話之前，我們應(yīng)該問問自己)與A. Is it loving? (它是表示關(guān)愛的話嗎？)承接自然，前文提出“問自己”，下文給出問題，故選A項(xiàng)。

【5】前文Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem and motivate others to do their best. (當(dāng)我們說積極的話時(shí)，我們周圍的人會(huì)得到鼓勵(lì)。我們可以提供幫助、建立自信以及激勵(lì)他們做到最好)與D. Negative words destroy all those things. (消極的話語(yǔ)會(huì)毀掉所有這一切)承接自然，前后部分分別陳述積極話語(yǔ)和消極話語(yǔ)的兩種情況，選項(xiàng)里的those代指前文的We can offer hope, build self-esteem and motivate others to do their best，故選D項(xiàng)。