Question

You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time

sharing your living space with someone else. 1. However, it can also be a great part of your college experience. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.

Be clear from the beginning.

Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up. 2.

It's not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems.

3.

This may seem simple, but it's probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates

experience conflicts. Don't you think he'll mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line. Don't borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first.

Be open to change.

You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school. 4.

As the term progresses, realize things will change for both of you. Be comfortable addressing things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being flexible to your changing environment.

Follow the Golden Rule.

5. No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.

A. Respect your roommate's things.

B. Let your roommate know about your preferences.

C. Treat your roommate like you'd like to be treated.

D. Living with a roommate is really a wonderful thing.

E. Having a roommate surely has its challenges.

F. You should correct your bad habits first.

G. And the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well.

Answer 1

1.E

2.B

3.A

4.G

5.C

【解析】

試題分析：本文主要講述跟室友相處應該注意的幾件事，因為大學時期擁有室友和與室友相處是大部分人都會經歷的一件事，不管愿意還是不愿意，我們都應該抱有一個良好的態度去對待大學的寢室生活，與室友友好相處。

1. it can also be a great part of your college experience”中可以看出，不過，這也可能成為你大學體驗中一個很好的部分。也就是前面應該是與這段意思相反的句子。故選E。

2. It's not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems.”可以看出，馬上就指責他們是不公平的，而溝通則是最好的消除問題的方式，因此應該首先告訴他們你的喜好。故選B

3.概括分析題。從第五段中主要是講室友之間的沖突大多是因為有沒有尊重室友，比如你想要借室友的鞋去踢球，但首先你得先征求室友的同意，如果沒有，那么就不要拿別人的東西。故選A。

4. You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school.”中可以看出你會期待你在學校的期間能夠學習，成長和改變，而后文 ”As the term progresses, realize things will change for both of you.”當學期進行時，要意識到你們兩個都會改變。所以可以得知不僅是你想改變，而且你的室友也想。故選G

5. can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.”可以看出，你可以安心地知道你表現得像一個成年人而且尊重地對待你的舍友。既然你希望自己被尊重，首先應該尊重別人。故選C。

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