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.

— May I help you? You have lots of things to carry.　　
— Would you mind ______ for me?
A. carrying these books B. carry these books C. to carry these books　　　

根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母，在答卷上按题号写出各单词的完全形式（每空限填一词）。

1.Yesterday I a______ with my best friend, so now I want to say sorry to her.

2.He r______ his bike to school yesterday.

3.My mother waters f______ every morning in the garden.

4.We started classes an hour a______.

5.Lu Xun is one of the greatest w______ in China.

6.Would you mind t______ down the music? I want to sleep.

7.Please wait in l______, or others will be annoyed.

8.Horse is a u______ animal for people in the old time.

9.Goldfish are easy to take c______ of.

10.I bought a new bike and it c______ me five hundred yuan.

单词拼写

1.In summer vacation, you can have p ______ of time to do what you like.

2.Would you mind t__________ for me? I can’t speak French.

3.--- “Peter, supper is ready! Come d________ to have supper.”

--- “I’m coming.”

4.If you want to learn more about our school, you can visit our w________ to get information on the Internet.

5.Winter is coming, we should keep warm, or we will e______ catch cold.

6.The school will p________ us with rooms. we needn’t book them by ourselves. But we must bring our own food.

7.Kids shouldn’t eat too much c_____ which are bad for their teeth.

8.Paris has many fantastic sights i______ the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.

9.Volunteering at the local hospital will be a great e­_______ for me because I want to be a doctor.

10.Look! The baby is walking t_____ the river, it’s dangerous.

单词拼写
【小题1】In summer vacation, you can have p ______ of time to do what you like.
【小题2】Would you mind t__________ for me? I can’t speak French.
【小题3】--- “Peter, supper is ready! Come d________ to have supper.”
--- “I’m coming.”
【小题4】If you want to learn more about our school, you can visit our w________ to get information on the Internet.
【小题5】Winter is coming, we should keep warm, or we will e______ catch cold.
【小题6】The school will p________ us with rooms. we needn’t book them by ourselves. But we must bring our own food.
【小题7】Kids shouldn’t eat too much c_____ which are bad for their teeth.
【小题8】Paris has many fantastic sights i______ the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
【小题9】Volunteering at the local hospital will be a great e­_______ for me because I want to be a doctor.
【小题10】Look! The baby is walking t_____ the river, it’s dangerous.