选择性必修第一册 Unit 2 The universal language-【创新教程】2024高考英语总复习大一轮课时作业word（新教材，译林版）

Unit 2　The universal language Ⅰ.阅读理解 A While saying no can be empowering and liberating to some, for others it can be frightening or uncomfortable. We feel that we must go along with things we honestly do not want to do in order to be socially accepted. However, there are benefits to the word “no”. Saying no can create more mental health stability and build your self­esteem and confidence. Saying no may be a difficult thing to do, but there are ways to make the process a bit more acceptable and effective. The sandwich method, an approach that involves sandwiching something that individuals may consider negative between two positives, is helpful for you to feel natural and authentic to say no. Tell the person something positive followed by the no and end with something supportive or positive. For example. “Thank you for inviting me. I really appreciate you including me and being thoughtful; however, I won't be able to make it. I would still really enjoy meeting up with you. I'll look at my schedule for some dates I'm available, so we can spend some time together.” It's also important to keep in mind that saying no to something but giving other options that better fit your needs can also be an effective way to use the power of no. Remember that your needs are important and your decisions can directly affect your time and energy. We all have various roles in our work, parenting, and social obligations. These roles can challenge our abilities to set boundaries. Learning about yourself and finding your inner power is important to your health and well­being. Consider setting boundaries around goals you have for yourself. For example, if one of your goals is to create better balance between work and life, you may say no to a call or meeting outside your normal working hours. Using some of the techniques outlined above，you may not find it a big deal to say no. 1．What is an advantage of saying no? A．You might become more powerful. B．You will be more socially accepted. C．