单选题 · Read the article below about how to build up and keep healthy
relations with co-workers． · Choose the correct word or phrase
to fill each gap frOm A．B．C or D on the opposite page． · For
each question 21-30，mark one letter(A，B，C or D)on your Answer Sheet．
Coworker relations：defuse tension with tact
It's Monday morning，and you haven't even had your coffee yet． But
that hasn't stopped a colleague from．telling you all about his adventurous
weekend。In fact，you've heard several stories in extreme detail，and he shows
no{{U}} (21) {{/U}} of stopping．You just want to get to work，but how do
you say so without{{U}} (22) {{/U}}．the other person's feelings?This
situation，like many others，requires tact and diplomacy．When you work in close
quarters，issues like this one are bound to{{U}} (23) {{/U}}．from time to
time. Thankfully，speaking with a coworker about an awkward
issue doesn't have to induce panic．Here's how to {{U}}(24) {{/U}} the
situation： First，{{U}} (25) {{/U}}．the
circumstances．Before saying anything to your colleague，weigh the pros and cons
of speaking up．Second，explain the impact．If a {{U}}(26)
{{/U}}conversation is necessary，don't confront the person in a group
setting．Voicing your frustration in front of others could{{U}} (27)
{{/U}}．your colleague．Instead．explain your concern when you're alone with
your coworker and let the person know how the situation{{U}} (28)
{{/U}}．you．Last，reach an agreement．Don't end the conversation without coming
to some sort of resolution．Solving the issue may require a{{U}} (29)
{{/U}}.For example，If you find your coworker's music loud and annoying．he
may agree to use headphones during the mornings and afternoons if you don’t mind
that he uses his speakers later in the day，when things have{{U}} (30)
{{/U}}．down． Remember that every situation is different and
that some conversations with a coworker will be awkward regardless of your
approach．But by being honest and respectful with colleagues，you'll solve issues
before they fester and ensure your work relationships remain
healthy．
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】比较此处的四个选项就不难确定答案为C。signals表示“手势，信号”，clues表示“线索”，marks表示“记号，标记”，而signs表示“迹象”，而且show no signs of doing(没有任何迹象表明……)也是我们非常熟悉的表达法。所以答案为C。
【答案解析】本题答案很明确，根据句子意思“以下是如何应对、处理这一情况的方法”，可以判断此处应选择D。此处的approach为及物动词，表示“应对、处理”，如“It is wrong to approach a problem from a meta-physical point of view．”意思是“用形而上学的观点来看待问题是错误的”。
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】答对本题的关键不应局限在本句，而是要理解其后面的一个句子“Before saying anything to your col-league，weigh the pros and cons of speaking up”，短语“weigh the pros and cons”表示“权衡利弊”。所以此处应该用eValuate，构成“First，evaluate the circumstances．”，表示“首先应该评估一下当时的情形”。
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】此处四个选项从语法、词义上都讲得通，需要细细品味句子含义才能做出正确选择。其中最不易确定的是选项C还是D。因为我们对private conversation这一表达法比较熟悉，所以很容易选private。然而，若填入private，句子“If a private conversation is necessary，don't confront the person in a group setting．”并不符合逻辑，因为既然是私人谈话，就不可能在大庭广众之下进行，所以这样的条件和结果是不成立的。相反，direct conversation(直截了当、直率的谈话)和后面的confront则是前后一致的。所以应选C。
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】此题答案一目了然，应该为A，构成句子“Voicing your frustrafton in front of others could embarrass your colleague．”其意思是“当着其他人的面发牢骚、抱怨会让你的同事感到尴尬”。
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】此题答案也较明确，应该是A。其实，撇开选项，我们先分析本题所在的第三段的主要内容。本段分析了如何与同事沟通某一件棘手的事情的方法，从段中的三个过渡词(First，Second，Last)可以判断本段分为三个方面。而空格所在的句子还属于第二方面，即“Second，explain the impact．”此处的impact就是一个重要的线索。当然这里的两个impact词性不同，分别为名词和动词，但意思一样，表“影响”。其他三个选项的意思分别为disaPPoints(使……失望)，infuriates(使……发怒)，distracts(分散注意力)。
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】此处四个选项也属于形似词，此处最佳答案为D，“Solving the issue may require a compromise．”表示“解决这一问题需要互相让步”。此外，其后的句子就是用一个具体的事例解释了双方如何互相妥协。