Talk to People You Disagree with

Everyone occasionally has disagreements with friends or family members. For example, you might not agree which restaurant makes the best pizza.    1    Although disagreements can be uncomfortable, there are some steps you can take to make conversations go on well.

See their perspective

Even if you don't agree with someone's opinions, you can still listen to what they have to say. One way is to listen without interrupting (打断) them.    2    You can start by saying, "OK. I know what you mean. You are saying..."

Use respectful language

   3    You can easily get angry especially if it is on a subject you care about a lot. Some people shoot down others' opinions by laughing at them or attacking their judgements. Avoid using impolite words, like "stupid" or "ridiculous." Instead, focus on speaking calmly.

Stick to the facts

During a conversation, if you are interrupted and doubted, stay calm and ask for a chance to speak your opinion out. Relax your shoulders and say what you would like to say.    4   

Find common ground

You may find that you can't change the other person's mind, and they may not change yours.    5    In the end, you may gain a better understanding of each other's opinion.

A. You could also ask to express your own thoughts.

B. You may have different views about certain topics.

C. The solution is looking for points you do agree on.

D. Or you may not agree which university suits you best.

E. You could also ask questions or repeat what they said.

F. And you can make a better case with facts instead of feelings.

1.1.

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解析：选D。D 前句举例“哪家餐馆披萨最好”，此处应并列另一个意见分歧的例子，“哪所大学最适合你”符合语境，且用“Or”衔接。

2.2.

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解析：选E。E 前句提到“倾听时不打断”，后句说“你可以先说…”，此处应衔接另一种倾听方式，“提问或重复对方的话”符合逻辑。

3.3.

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解析：选A。A 本段主题是“使用尊重的语言”，前句未给出具体做法，此处应提出积极建议，“请求表达自己的想法”与“避免不礼貌用语”形成对比，体现尊重。

4.4.

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D

解析：选F。F 前句强调“冷静说出观点”，此处应进一步说明如何有效表达，“用事实而非感情”与“保持冷静”呼应，且“make a better case”承接“say what you would like to say”。

5.5.

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解析：选C。C 前句指出“双方可能无法改变对方观点”，此处应提出解决方案，“寻找共同点”与“Find common ground”小标题直接对应。