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湖北省襄阳市2017-2018学年高二下学期英语期末考试试卷
The Do's and Don'ts of Settling Family Problems
Sometimes something more than consideration is necessary to resolve family issues. How should you cope with a family argument or conflict? Gad Krebs, a Positive Relationship expert, believes you should consider the following three options.
Don't listen to random advice on how to have a successful relation
Well intentioned people can offer relationship advice readily available.. Firstly, it's the case where those offering ideal solutions are struggling with miserable relations themselves. Secondly, even though they do enjoy harmony at home, the advice that works for them won't necessarily work for you. . This is a result of the unique personalities of the couple. What works for one couple may be disastrous for another.
Ask for professional directions
Businesses employ consultants and the sick visit doctors. These professional specialists can be reliable. Relationships should be no different. Living as a couple will lead to conflict; this is unavoidable. Although some disagreements can be settled by the couple alone, others cannot. .
Turning to a competent specialist during a crisis can allow the couple to gain a new perspective on the issue, as well as give them an opportunity to evolve themselves. However, proud people are always unlikely to expose their problems. .
Never say “You never” or “You always”
In the heat of an argument people can shift their focus from specific and technical complaints – “You are 10 minutes late” – to broad and summary statements – “You're always late!” . It defines not only who they are, but who they always are.
A. Rely on professional specialists
B. Accept this advice and then ignore it
C. Most people as for help when they find themselves lost
D. Each relationship operates according to its very own courses
E. Criticism can turn poisonous when a specific issue becomes an identity
F. It is at this point that they need to be mature enough to seek outside professional help
G. Similarly, proud couples, like them, suffer unnecessarily due to their inability to ask for help
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A. Building career choices. B. Raising the spirits. C. Volunteering means a lot more. D. Building relationships with people is very important. E. Volunteering is an excellent way to improve your independence. F. She volunteers by performing in concerts for senior citizens. G. Volunteering allows you to experience different environments and situations. |
Why is volunteering important?
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Gaining new /social experiences.
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Giving back and helping others.
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Creating connections with people.
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Volunteering isn't one of the most attractive jobs, but it is one of the most beneficial and uplifting (令人振奋的). It's taking some time out of your day to help others. Volunteer work makes us feel good. It builds self-confidence and lifts up the spirits.
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