单选题
What Should I Say to the Person Who Has Cancer?

It is normal to feel that you don"t know what to say to someone who has cancer. You might only know the person casually, or you may have worked 1 or lived near each other for many years and have a closer relationship. The most important 2 you can do is to acknowledge the situation in some way—whatever is most comfortable for you. You can show interest and concern, you can express encouragement, or you 3 offer support. Sometimes the simplest expressions of concern are the 1 meaningful.
While it is good to be encouraging, it is also important 5 to show false optimism or to tell the person with cancer to always have a positive attitude. Doing 6 things may discount their fears, concerns, or sad feelings. It is also tempting to say that you know 7 the person feels. While you may know this is a difficult time, no one can know exactly how the person with 8 feels. Humor can be an important way 9 coping. It is also another source of support and encouragement. Let the person with cancer 10 the lead; it is healthy if they find something funny about a side effect, like hair loss or increased appetite, and you can certainly join 11 in a good laugh. This can be a great way to relieve stress and to take a break from the 12 serious nature of the situation.
When the person with cancer looks good, let them know! Refrain (忍住) 13 comments when their appearance isn"t as good, such as "You"re looking pale," or "You"ve lost weight." Cancer and its treatment can be very unpredictable. Be prepared for good days and bad 14 . Refrain from telling the person with cancer stories about family members or friends who have had cancer. Everyone is different, and these stories may not be helpful. Instead, it is better simply to tell them you know 15 about cancer because you"ve been through it with someone else.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 从上下文语境来看,从空格处后面的“关系密切”可以推测是“在一起工作或生活许多年”,因此选together(一起)。
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 从上下文语境来看:你所能做的最重要的______就是对你所处的环境怀有感激之情。四个选项分别代入,thing符合语境。
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] or表明此处为并列结构,因此空格处应选can。
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 在这个句子里,前面有最高级形式的形容词simplest,因此空格处也应选一个最高级形式的形容词。该词的语义色彩还应是正面的,以便跟后面的meaningful(有意义的)在语义上保持一致。
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 从上下文语境来看,“虚假乐观或是告诉患病者要乐观是很重要的。”四个选项分别代人后,显然是不要虚假的乐观,因此应选not。
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 在这个句子里,things指的是前一句中刚刚提到的事情,因此应选these。
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 这里考查的是宾语从句。从上下文语境来看,表示感觉“如何”,应选how。
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 从上下文语境来看,文章涉及的是癌症病人,因此应选cancer。
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 此题考查固定搭配。the way of意为“做……的方法”。故C为正确答案。
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 这里考查的是固定搭配。take the lead意为“带头”。故B为正确答案。
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 因为谈论的是they,即癌症病人,因此应选them。
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 从上下文语境来看,幽默会使人暂时忘却疾病更加残酷的一面。故A为正确答案。
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 这里考查的是习惯搭配。refrain from doing something or something意为“不要做某事,克制做某事”。
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 根据空格处前面的good days,可以判断空格处应选days。
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 表示“了解某事”,应用know something。故C为正确答案。