Unit 2 Healthy eating learning about language课时作业

第一节 七选五 (共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Changing People's Bad Impression on Us

　　Some of us have made bad first impressions in front of people we wanted to become good friends with. First impressions are important because they form the foundation on which all future thoughts about someone will be based. _____1_____ However, there are actions you can take to change people's bad impression of you.

　　●Apologize immediately. A sincere apology can go a long way because you will prove to everyone their thoughts about you. Tell the people that you didn't intend to offend them and that you wish to correct the situation. Explain the reasons why you acted the way you did in your apology. _____2_____ Otherwise, it will make others feel uncomfortable that you keep bringing up the past.

　　●Use humor. When you are around the people you made a bad impression in front of, play a small joke on yourself. Once they know you are not afraid to laugh at yourself, it can break up some of the tension. Remember to only direct humor at yourself. _____3_____

　　●Do not make assumptions. After you have made a bad impression, it can be easy to assume that everyone thinks the worst of you. _____4_____ Instead of assuming what someone thinks about you, explain to him that you feel ashamed about how you acted and ask him how your behavior affected him.

　　●_____5_____ In order to overcome a bad first impression, your words and actions in the time to come must be consistently good. With enough time and patience, gaining trust and changing wrong beliefs is possible.

A. Be careful not to overdo it.

B. Pay attention to future behavior.

C. First impressions are usually long-lasting.

D. However, things aren't always as bad as they seem.

E. That way you can avoid any more feelings of discomfort.

F. So it's hard to erase a bad first impression from someone's mind.