When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible - and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. Indeed, research has shown that people who forgive have more energy, better appetite (胃口) and better sleep. “People who forgive show less anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help save on the wear and tear(消耗) on our body and make people feel more energetic.”
So when someone has hurt you, calm down first. Take plenty of breathe deeply and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, someone you love. Don’t wait for an apology(道歉). “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. So if you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a very long time.” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean accepting the action of the person who makes you angry. Mentally going over your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person’s perspective(視角). You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance (無知), fear, even love. To achieve the perspective, you may write a letter to yourself from that person’s point of view.
【小題1】When someone has deeply hurt you, it’s not easy for you to ________.

A．feel very angry	B．let go of your anger
C．keep remembering it	D．let your anger appear

【小題2】What will you do first when someone has hurt you?

A．Take much breathes deeply.	B．See things in a different way.
C．Keep yourself calm.	D．Go over your hurt.

【小題3】According to the writer, what is the right way to calm down after being hurt?

A．Try to make sure why you get hurt.

B．Write a letter to the person who hurt you.

C．Tell yourself to accept what others have done to you.

D．Think about pleasant things and forget about the hurt.

【小題4】Dr. Luskin advises us not to wait for an apology after being hurt because ______.

A．we are not patient enough

B．we’d feel worse accepting others’ apology

C．people seldom want to apologize

D．people don’ t mean it when they apologize

【小題5】This passage is mainly written to explain _______.

A．how to keep yourself from being hurt

B．how to stay mentally healthy

C．how and when to stay calm

D．why and how to forgive others

When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible - and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. Indeed, research has shown that people who forgive have more energy, better appetite (胃口) and better sleep. “People who forgive show less anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help save on the wear and tear(消耗) on our body and make people feel more energetic.”
So when someone has hurt you, calm down first. Take plenty of breathe deeply and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, someone you love. Don’t wait for an apology(道歉). “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. So if you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a very long time.” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean accepting the action of the person who makes you angry. Mentally going over your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person’s perspective(視角). You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance (無知), fear, even love. To achieve the perspective, you may write a letter to yourself from that person’s point of view.
【小題1】When someone has deeply hurt you, it’s not easy for you to ________.

A．feel very angry	B．let go of your anger
C．keep remembering it	D．let your anger appear

【小題2】What will you do first when someone has hurt you?

A．Take much breathes deeply.	B．See things in a different way.
C．Keep yourself calm.	D．Go over your hurt.

【小題3】According to the writer, what is the right way to calm down after being hurt?

A．Try to make sure why you get hurt.

B．Write a letter to the person who hurt you.

C．Tell yourself to accept what others have done to you.

D．Think about pleasant things and forget about the hurt.

【小題4】Dr. Luskin advises us not to wait for an apology after being hurt because ______.

A．we are not patient enough

B．we’d feel worse accepting others’ apology

C．people seldom want to apologize

D．people don’ t mean it when they apologize

【小題5】This passage is mainly written to explain _______.

A．how to keep yourself from being hurt

B．how to stay mentally healthy

C．how and when to stay calm

D．why and how to forgive others

When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible - and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. Indeed, research has shown that people who forgive have more energy, better appetite (胃口) and better sleep. “People who forgive show less anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help save on the wear and tear(消耗) on our body and make people feel more energetic.”

So when someone has hurt you, calm down first. Take plenty of breathe deeply and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, someone you love. Don’t wait for an apology(道歉). “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. So if you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a very long time.” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean accepting the action of the person who makes you angry. Mentally going over your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person’s perspective(視角). You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance (無知), fear, even love. To achieve the perspective, you may write a letter to yourself from that person’s point of view.

1.When someone has deeply hurt you, it’s not easy for you to ________.

A．feel very angry	B．let go of your anger
C．keep remembering it	D．let your anger appear

2.What will you do first when someone has hurt you?

A．Take much breathes deeply.	B．See things in a different way.
C．Keep yourself calm.	D．Go over your hurt.

3.According to the writer, what is the right way to calm down after being hurt?

A．Try to make sure why you get hurt.

B．Write a letter to the person who hurt you.

C．Tell yourself to accept what others have done to you.

D．Think about pleasant things and forget about the hurt.

4.Dr. Luskin advises us not to wait for an apology after being hurt because ______.

A．we are not patient enough

B．we’d feel worse accepting others’ apology

C．people seldom want to apologize

D．people don’ t mean it when they apologize

5.This passage is mainly written to explain _______.

A．how to keep yourself from being hurt

B．how to stay mentally healthy

C．how and when to stay calm

D．why and how to forgive others

 

 Yesterday I was shopping for a few items(物品).With nothing to do at home, my son, who just left university, was ready to go together with me.
As I pushed the basket towards the register(收銀機),I checked my items to see how many I had, thinking I might go to the Express Line(快速通道)where the sign said“Ten items or less”.
I started to go to that line and my son said,“Mon, you have twelve items!”I said,“You know, but they’re close.” He said,“Why are you in such a hurry to get home? You should go to the Regular Line because you have over ten items.”
Knowing he was right. I agreed and then pushed the basket to the next line. So I was waiting for my turn there and I was just removing my items from the basket to pay for them when a young man came up behind me in line with two items.
I just left the Express Line because I had too many and now I really wanted to get finished. Again, my son came up.“Mom, he has only two items and the Express Line is very long now. Won’t you just let him go first?”I agreed, and the young man smiled widely and thanked me several times.
It felt good to be with my son and have him remind me not to live a hurried life. Do what’s right and also be kind. I really take pride in him.
【小題1】 The writer ________ when she was pushing the basket towards the register.

A．lost something she liked best	B．found her favourite item
C．checked her handbag	D．counted the items she had

【小題2】The writer went to the Regular Line because _______.

A．she had 2 items	B．she had 12 items
C．she was in a hurry to get home	D．she wanted to wait for her son

【小題3】Of the following, which order is right according to the story?
①prepare to remove the items from the basket
②let the young man behind go first
③walk towards the Express Line
④return to the Regular Line

A．②①④③

B．④②③①

C．③④①②

D．①③④②

【小題4】 If you pay for your items at the Express Line,_____.

A．you need to help others

B．you must wait for a long time

C．you can get finished more quickly

D．you should buy more than ten items

【小題5】What did the writer learn from her son that day?

A．Enjoy your life and be kind.

B．Don’t buy too many at a time.

C．Try to be friendly to your family.

D．Never waste time waiting in line.