三、选词填空
请认真阅读下面的短文,从方框中选择合适的单词或短语,并用其适当形式填空。
what, avoid, refuse, polite, above all
Sometimes, it's really hard for you to say no in daily life. You may worry (1)
what
other people will think of you. So knowing how to say no (2)
politely
is really important. The following tips might help you (3)
avoid
sounding rude.
(4)
Above all
, add "thank you" to your answer. It sounds easy, but that doesn't often happen. It only works when someone offers you something that you can either accept or (5)
refuse
. For example, if someone asks, "Would you like some cakes?" you can answer, "No, thank you."
close, proper, advice, purpose, as well
Second, use other (6)
proper
words instead of the word "no". For example, if your classmate asks you, "I can't finish the report myself. Can you help me?" you can say, "I'd like to, but I'm busy at the moment (7)
as well
."
Third, give a natural reason. The (8)
purpose
of doing so is not to cause follow-up questions. For example, if your (9)
close
friend asks you to help look after his dog tomorrow, you can say, "Sorry, I have an important meeting tomorrow."
With the (10)
advice
above, you may know how to say no in a kind and comfortable way. This can help you have time to do what you really want without hurting others' feelings.
