填空题 We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. "Did Jerry really care when 1 (36) up with Helen? When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he (37) my luck?" When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, It's too late.
Why do we go wrong about our friends or our enemies? Sometimes what people say (38) their real meaning. And if we don't really listen, we miss the feeling (39) the words. Suppose someone tells you, "'You're a lucky dog." That's being friendly. But "lucky dog"? There is a (40) of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn't see it himself. But bringing in the "dog" puts you (41) a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn't think you deserve your luck.
"Just think of all the things you have to be (42) for" is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the (43) is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? (44) . It's telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven't got a date for Saturday night.
How can you tell the real meaning behind someone's words? (45) . Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture (姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. (46) .