Starting college can be a difficult experience. You have to deal with new responsibilities and growing independence, a challenging course load and, of course, the social scene. When a roommate is thrown into the mix, it may feel like you’re struggling with all that stuff while living in a small box with a stranger.
But having a roommate doesn’t need to be one more thing to worry about. When students go into their living situations with realistic expectations and a willingness to compromise, things can work out just fine.
When you first meet your roommate, chances are you’ll be on your best behaviour. You want to get along, since this is the person who’s going to be sharing your living space for the next year. But try to think ahead to potential (可能的) worst cases, too.
For example, imagine it’s 2 a.m. and you’re working on a paper that should be finished in 8 hours. Your roommate comes in from a party and wants to continue the party in your room.
At times like these, you won’t be feeling good. That’s why talking about problems that might come up ahead of time -- and respecting each other’s wishes when the time comes -- is so important.
Talk about the things that are really important to you, and make sure your roommate understands. Then encourage him or her to do the same.
For example, does it make you angry when people take things without asking first? Let your roommate know your feelings about these types of things from the start, so that both of you have a feel for each other’s likes, dislikes, and habits

1. 1.

   The underlined word “compromise” in the second paragraph means “     ”

   1. A.
      make a decision
   2. B.
      lend a hand
   3. C.
      come to terms
   4. D.
      have a try
2. 2.

   You should try to be polite to your roommate because       

   1. A.
      you are glad to share the room with him or her
   2. B.
      you will live with him or her in the same room for some time
   3. C.
      you will ask him or her for help in the future
   4. D.
      strangers are very difficult to deal with
3. 3.

   Which of the following is the best way to get along well with your roommate?

   1. A.
      To stay silent when there are disagreements
   2. B.
      To spend more time doing things together with your roommate
   3. C.
      To have the same hobbies and living habits with your roommate
   4. D.
      To talk with your roommate in advance about possible future problems
4. 4.

   Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?

   1. A.
      It is really a worrying thing to have a roommate
   2. B.
      It is difficult to get along well with a roommate
   3. C.
      It is your duty to help your roommate in his or her daily life
   4. D.
      It is very important for you and your roommate to understand each other

                                     C
Starting college can be a difficult experience. You have to deal with new responsibilities and growing independence, a challenging course load and, of course, the social scene. When a roommate is thrown into the mix, it may feel like you’re struggling with all that stuff while living in a small box with a stranger.
But having a roommate doesn’t need to be one more thing to worry about. When students go into their living situations with realistic expectations and a willingness to compromise, things can work out just fine.
When you first meet your roommate, chances are you’ll be on your best behaviour. You want to get along, since this is the person who’s going to be sharing your living space for the next year. But try to think ahead to potential (可能的) worst cases, too.
For example, imagine it’s 2 a.m. and you’re working on a paper that should be finished in 8 hours. Your roommate comes in from a party and wants to continue the party in your room.
At times like these, you won’t be feeling good. That’s why talking about problems that might come up ahead of time -- and respecting each other’s wishes when the time comes -- is so important.
Talk about the things that are really important to you, and make sure your roommate understands. Then encourage him or her to do the same.
For example, does it make you angry when people take things without asking first? Let your roommate know your feelings about these types of things from the start, so that both of you have a feel for each other’s likes, dislikes, and habits.
【小题1】The underlined word “compromise” in the second paragraph means “     ”.

Have you ever been afraid to talk back when you were treated unfairly? Have you ever bought something just because the salesman talked you into it? Are you afraid to ask a boy (girl) for a date？
Many people are afraid to assert themselves (insist upon their own rights). Dr Robert Alberti, author of Stand Up, Speak Out, and Talk Back, thinks it’s because their self-esteem(自尊) is low. “Our whole set-up makes people doubt themselves,” says Alberti. “There’s always a 'superior' around — a parent, a teacher, a boss — who 'knows better’”.
But Alberti and other scientists are doing something to help people to assert themselves. They offer “assertiveness training” courses (AT). In the AT courses people learn that they have a right to be themselves. They learn to speak out and feel good about doing so. They learn to be aggressive(敢闯, 闯劲儿) without hurting other people.
In one way, learning to speak out is to overcome fear. A group taking an AT course will help the timid person to lose his fear. But AT uses an even stronger motive—the need to share. The timid person speaks out in the group because he wants to tell how he feels. AT says you can get to feel good about yourself. And once you do, you can learn to speak out.

1. 1.

   In the passage, the writer talks about the problem that _______.

   1. A.
      some people are too easy-going
   2. B.
      some people are too timid
   3. C.
      there are too many superiors around us
   4. D.
      some people dare not stick up for their own rights
2. 2.

   The effect of our set-up on people is often to _______.

   1. A.
      make them distrust their own judgment
   2. B.
      make things more favorable for them
   3. C.
      keep them from speaking out as much as their superiors do
   4. D.
      help them to learn to speak up for their rights
3. 3.

   One thing AT doesn’t do is to _______.

   1. A.
      use the need of people to share
   2. B.
      show people they have the right to be themselves
   3. C.
      help people to be aggressive at anytime even when others suffer
   4. D.
      help people overcome fear

　　Have you ever been afraid to talk back when you were treated unfairly? Have you ever bought something just because the salesman talked you into it? Are you afraid to ask someone for a date?

　　Many people are afraid to assert themselves（表现自己）. Dr Alberti, author of “Stand Up, Speak Out, and Talk Back”, think it's because their self-respect is low. “Our whole set-up is designed to make people distrust themselves,” says Alberti. “There's always'superior'around--a parent, a teacher, a boss--who knows better”. These superiors often gain when they chip away at your self-image.”

　　But Alberti and other scientists are doing something to help people assert themselves. They offer “assertiveness training” courses--AT for short. In the AT course people learn that they have a right to be themselves. They learn to speak out and feel good about doing so. They learn to be aggressive（敢作敢为的）without hurting other people.

　　In one way, learning to speak out is to overcome fear. A group taking an AT course will help the timid person to lose his fear. But AT uses an even stronger motive（动机）--the need to share. The timid person speaks out in the group because he wants to tell how he feels.

　　Whether or not you speak up for yourself depends on your self-image. If someone you face is more “important” than you, you may feel less of a person. You start to doubt your own good sense.

　　You go by the other person's label. But, why should you? AT says you can get to feel good about yourself. And once you do, you can learn to speak out.

(1) The problem the writer talks about is that ________.

[　　]

A．some people buy things they don't want

B．some people are afraid of speaking up for their rights

C．there are too many chiefs and not enough “Indians”

D．some people think too highly of themselves

(2) The cause of the problem talked about in this passage is that ________.

[　　]

A．some people have a low self-image

B．there is always someone around who “knows better”

C．salesmen talk people into buying things they don't want

D．people don't share enough

(3) The effect of our set-up on people is often to ________.

[　　]

A．make them distrust themselves

B．make things more favourable for “superiors”

C．keep them from knowing as much as their “superiors” know

D．help them to learn to speak up for their rights

(4) AT is one solution to the problem in this passage. One thing AT doesn't do is ________.

[　　]

A．use the need of people to share

B．show people they have a right to be themselves

C．help people overcome fear

D．help people to assert themselves even if others suffer

　　Have you ever been afraid to talk back when you were treated unfairly? Have you ever bought something just because the salesman talked you into it? Are you afraid to ask someone for a date?

　　Many people are afraid to assert themselves（表现自己）. Dr Alberti, author of “Stand Up, Speak Out, and Talk Back”, think it's because their self-respect is low. “Our whole set-up is designed to make people distrust themselves,” says Alberti. “There's always'superior'around--a parent, a teacher, a boss--who knows better”. These superiors often gain when they chip away at your self-image.”

　　But Alberti and other scientists are doing something to help people assert themselves. They offer “assertiveness training” courses--AT for short. In the AT course people learn that they have a right to be themselves. They learn to speak out and feel good about doing so. They learn to be aggressive（敢作敢为的）without hurting other people.

　　In one way, learning to speak out is to overcome fear. A group taking an AT course will help the timid person to lose his fear. But AT uses an even stronger motive（动机）--the need to share. The timid person speaks out in the group because he wants to tell how he feels.

　　Whether or not you speak up for yourself depends on your self-image. If someone you face is more “important” than you, you may feel less of a person. You start to doubt your own good sense.

　　You go by the other person's label. But, why should you? AT says you can get to feel good about yourself. And once you do, you can learn to speak out.

(1) The problem the writer talks about is that ________.

[　　]

A．some people buy things they don't want

B．some people are afraid of speaking up for their rights

C．there are too many chiefs and not enough “Indians”

D．some people think too highly of themselves

(2) The cause of the problem talked about in this passage is that ________.

[　　]

A．some people have a low self-image

B．there is always someone around who “knows better”

C．salesmen talk people into buying things they don't want

D．people don't share enough

(3) The effect of our set-up on people is often to ________.

[　　]

A．make them distrust themselves

B．make things more favourable for “superiors”

C．keep them from knowing as much as their “superiors” know

D．help them to learn to speak up for their rights

(4) AT is one solution to the problem in this passage. One thing AT doesn't do is ________.

[　　]

A．use the need of people to share

B．show people they have a right to be themselves

C．help people overcome fear

D．help people to assert themselves even if others suffer