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     Is learning a foreign language ever easy? Yes. If you are five and move to another country, you will
quickly pick up the language. But what about for the rest of us who are no longer five, and need to be
polite when traveling for business or for pleasure? I think that answer is also yes. Language learning can
be easy if you don't want or need to learn too much.
    The key to successful language learning in my mind is not to set the goal too high. It is rather like
running. Even if you run twice a week, you don't necessarily want to be able to run a marathon. You
might just want to maintain a level of fitness. I think the same can be true for language learning.
     Let's get back to the goal. If you decide to learn ten words in a foreign language before visiting the
country, you know that you will manage to do this. However, if you decide to attain conversational
fluency, unless you are an exceptionally talented individual, you will probably fail and give up in disgust.
     It is also far easier to start learning a foreign language than to finish. In other words, the better you
are, the slower it can be to improve, because you will get stuck with grammar, making sentences,
learning less common words, etc. If you are only trying to learn a few foreign words and phrases, you
will enjoy faster progress, have more fun, and won't have to spend too much time.
    The idea of learning only a few hundred words in a language, and then stopping, isn't the usual
approach to language learning, but it can be a very rewarding and entertaining activity.

1. In the writer's opinion, it is easy for adults to learn English if _____.

[ ]

A. they are especially talented individuals
B. they don't want or need to learn too much
C. they have to spend a lot of time on it
D. they have a chance to go abroad

2. The writer intends to express that learning only a few hundred words in a language, and then
stopping, _____.

[ ]

A. is the usual method of learning a language
B. is of no use for learning a language
C. may cause a lot of mistakes while traveling
D. can be rewarding and entertaining

3. The writer believes that if you want to be good at a foreign language, you will probably _____.

[ ]

A. forget your own goals
B. become a gifted language learner
C. get tired of learning it
D. reach your learning goal in advance

4. The best title of this passage would be _____.

[ ]

A. Easy Language Learning
B. Hard Language Learning
C. Fluency in a Foreign Language
D. A Method of Language Learning

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Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no”.

A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted was a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for “reference”. But, you’ve just finished it after taking a whole day to work hard.

Many people say “yes” to these kinds of requests. They tend not to consider their own interests and feelings, and are often angry with themselves afterwards.

Saying “no” requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists.

“Everyone wants to be liked,” says Gabriele Steinki, a German psychologist. “Saying ‘no’ risks losing the affection of the person asking the favor or even a job.”

The result is that many people say “yes” just for keeping the peace. But experts say this is regrettable. Anyone should have the right to say “no”.

In fact, rejecting a request can even help to strengthen a relationship because it expresses a true feeling.

But, for people used to agreeing to every request, changing can be a long and uncomfortable learning process.

Most people believe that “If I say ‘no’, I’ll lose the affection of the person. But the affection is important to me.” This way of thinking can be replaced by this: “If he only likes me because I always do what suits him , then the price of his affection is too high in the long term.”

Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual (相互的) solution. “One needs to present the situation from one’s own point of view, and to suggest how the situation can be dealt with to the advantage of both parties. The other person must have the feeling that his interests are being considered.”[

When the refusal is not accepted, Steinki advises giving the reasons calmly again until the person gets the message.

1.Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no” because ________.[

A. they don’t care about their own interests and feelings

B. they don’t know they will regret afterwards

C. they have already been used to saying “yes”

D. they care more about others’ affection

2.In the opinion of experts, _________ .

A. people need a lot of practice to say “no”

B. people should say “yes” to keep the peace

C. saying “no” means losing a job

D. people have the right to be liked

3.According to the writer, what should you do if you want to refuse the other person’s request?

A. Just say you can’t help him.

B. Say sorry to him.

C. Refuse him clearly.

D. Talk to the other person to find a mutual way.

4.According to the writer, what should you do if your refusal is not accepted?

A. Say yes to him. B. Repeat your reason for his acceptance

C. Just go away D. Say no to him

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A. You Need Courage To Say “No” B. “Yes” More Than “No”

C. Nobody Has the Right To Say “No” D. It’s Easy To Say “Yes”

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Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no”.

A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted was a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for “reference”. But, you’ve just finished it after taking a whole day to work hard.

Many people say “yes” to these kinds of requests. They tend not to consider their own interests and feelings, and are often angry with themselves afterwards .

Saying “no” requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists .

“Everyone wants to be liked,” says Gabriele Steinki, a German psychologist. “Saying ‘no’ risks losing the affection of the person asking the favor or even a job.”

The result is that many people say “yes” just for keeping the peace. But experts say this is regrettable . Anyone should have the right to say “no”.

In fact, rejecting (拒绝) a request can even help to strengthen a relationship because it expresses a true feeling.

But, for people Used to agreeing to every request, changing can be a long and uncomfortable learning process.

Most people believe that “If I say ‘no’, I'll lose the affection of the person. But the affection is important to me.” This way of thinking can be replaced by this: “If he only likes me because I always do what suits him , then the price of his affection is too high in the long term.”

Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual (相互的) solution. “One heeds to present the situation from one’s own point of view, and to suggest how the situation can be dealt with to the advantage of both parties. The other person must have the feeling that his interests are being considered.”

When the refusal is not accepted, Steinki advises giving the reasons calmly again until the person gets the message .

1. Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no” because ________.