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Have you ever received a gift that was so clearly not your taste? Worse, have you ever given a present and watched your friend look as though she had opened the wrong box? 【小题1】__________? And what do your choices tell about your personal qualities(品质)?
【小题2】__________. It calls for empathy—the ability to put yourself into someone else’s head and heart. We’re all able to do this; in fact, we’re born with a kind of natural empathy. 【小题3】__________. When it isn’t, we’re not able to understand other people’s feelings sharply.
Think back to the presents you’ve given over the past year, the time and effort you put into your selection, how much you spent, your thoughts while you were shopping, and your feelings when the receiver opened the package. Keep in mind that what you choose shows your inner world.
We live in a society where exchanging presents is an important part of communication. Passing over the tradition won’t make it go away. 【小题4】__________, tell your friends ahead of time.

A. When do you send a right gift
B. However, it needs to be developed
C. If you really dislike such a tradition
D. Why do presents sometimes go wrong
E. Choosing the right gift is an art, I believe


【小题1】D
【小题2】E
【小题3】B
【小题4】C

解析试题分析:短文大意:这篇短文主要讲述了人们在收授礼物时可能会面临的一些问题,如何选择一个合适的礼物,对于我们每个人来说都是一个艺术问题,所以我们每个人都需要发展这种能力.
【小题1】联系前两句关于收礼物和送礼物的描述,可知选D,为什么礼物有时候会出错?
【小题2】联系下一句,这需要共感能力。故选E,我相信,选择合适的礼物是一项艺术。
【小题3】联系前一句,事实上,我与生俱来某种共感能力。可知选B,但是,我们也需要发展这种能力。
【小题4】联系后一句,提前告诉你的朋友。可知选C,如果你真的不喜欢这样一个传统。
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