补全短文。（共10小题；每小题1分，计10分）
用方框内所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。

补全短文。（共10小题；每小题1分，计10分）

用方框内所给单词的适当形式填空，使短文完整、通顺。

Saving electricity and water is important in our life. There are 1.　　　　 little things for us to do at home to help save the Earth. They’re small, but  2.　　　　 of people do the same thing and  3.　　　　 a great difference. By making some small 4.　 　 to the way you do things at home, you are helping our planet day by day.

You can spend 5.　　　　 and improve your health better at the same time, so

6.　　　　 to save the environment is a good exercise!

You can use windows to make the house good to live in. You can keep windows and doors 7.　　　　 to keep the house warm in winter and open in summer. The wind will often keep you as cool as 8.　　　　 the open air.

And you must do something to save water. The water that you use in the kitchen can

9.　　　　 be used to wash the rice or water the flowers, and it’s very good for 10.　　　　. Please always remember to turn off the lights when you leave.

Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings,attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn't infringe（侵犯） the rights of others.

    Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don't like, we should just be quiet and try to stay away from that person in the future.

    Why is Assertiveness important?

     If you don't know how to be assertive, you might experience:

•Depression - Anger, a sense of being helpless, hopeless, or of having no　control over your life.

•Resentment - Anger at others for taking advantage of you.

•Frustration - Why did I allow that to happen?

     Most people find it easier to be assertive in some situations than in others. This　makes perfect sense. It's a lot easier to hold your ground with a stranger than with　someone you love. But the more important the relationship is to you, the more　ｉｍｐｏｒｔａｎｔ it is to be assertive. Assertive behavior leads to increased respect from others！

      But before you decide to act assertively, you have to decide if you can live

 with the results. Although assertive behavior usually will result in a positive

 response  (积极的回应)，some people 　might react differently.

   How to be effectively（有效地） assertive:

 •Use "I" statements. Keep the focus on the problem you're having. "I'd like to be able to tell my stories without interruption." instead of "You're always interrupting my stories ! "

 •Use facts, not opinions. "Did you know that shirt has a hole?" instead of　"You're not going out looking like THAT, are you?"

 •Express ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and opinions. "I get angry when he breaks his promises. " instead of "He makes me angry. "

 • Make clear and direct requirements. Don't invite the person to say no. "Will  you please?" instead of　'Would you mind．．．?" or "Why don't you．．．?"

•Keep repeating your point. Use a low level and pleasant voice. Don't try to explain yourself.

1.The writer probably agrees that­­­____________.

A. you should consider others' response before you act assertively

B. you should be assertive if you want to get good marks

C. assertiveness is the ability to infringe others' rights.

D. assertive behavior will bring you bad feelings

2.The expression "hold yourｇround" probably means “_________________”

A. reach an agreement

B. insist on your point

C. keep your word

D. keep on fighting

3.Which of the following helps you to be effectively assertive?

A. Explaining yourself in a soft and sweet voice.

B. Expressing ownership of others' thoughts.

C. Making requirements directly and clearly.

D. Using your opinions instead of facts.