Passage Three
Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.
Conflict, like stress, is a natural phenomenon when people interact.
Conflict in some form is always present;
however, It is not always negative. Conflict can be positive, for example,
when you and your colleagues try
to select the best possible alternative to a problem. However, much
more attention is given to the negative
aspects of conflict.
Conflict occurs when we fear the unknown. This can be very simple:
someone says something in a tone of
voice different from our expectations, which raises questions in our
mind as to what the real meaning might
be. Of course conflict can, and does, occur in much more serious
circumstances.
Your ability to detect and understand conflict will place you in a better
position to control the situation.
Conflict is often categorized in three stages. Stage one is the day-to-day
irritations( 惱人的事)that require
minimal coping strategies. Stage one conflict is real but low in intensity.
The intensity can increase if
irritations increase and no solution is found.
Stage two is reached when the parties become competitive. Each person
protects his self-interest and fears
loss of face. The win-lose attitude becomes integrated with the problem.
Stage three is reached when the objective changes from wanting to win
toward wanting to hurt the other
party. This stage can be explosive because other people are drawn into
the conflict and sides are chosen.
Problem solving is no longer a realistic method of resolution.
By understanding the three stages of conflict, it will be easier for you to
handle the day-to-day situations to
which you are exposed. You will also be able to detect potential conflict
between others in which you do not
want to get involved.
31.Conflict is ____.
A.paid attention to because it is negative
B.only positive when occurring between colleagues
C. universally present in human interactions
D.similar to stress in every aspect
32.Stage two conflict is different from stage one conflict in that ___.
A.it is caused by daily disputes
B.it is low in intensity
C.it takes a form of competition
D.it always leads to loss of face
33.The third stage can be explosive because _____.
A.quarreling becomes inevitable
B.it is not longer a conflict between two individuals
C.people begin to hate each other
D.no solution is possible
34.The ability to identify conflict ___.
A.can help you make good use of conflict
B.enables you to win every competition
C.can prevent conflict from occurring
D.can help you deal with the situation better
35.The conflict between a student and his roommate caused by
different living habits is an instance of ____.
A.stage one conflict B.stage two conflict
C.stgae three conflict D.none of the above
Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.
Conflict, like stress, is a natural phenomenon when people interact.
Conflict in some form is always present;
however, It is not always negative. Conflict can be positive, for example,
when you and your colleagues try
to select the best possible alternative to a problem. However, much
more attention is given to the negative
aspects of conflict.
Conflict occurs when we fear the unknown. This can be very simple:
someone says something in a tone of
voice different from our expectations, which raises questions in our
mind as to what the real meaning might
be. Of course conflict can, and does, occur in much more serious
circumstances.
Your ability to detect and understand conflict will place you in a better
position to control the situation.
Conflict is often categorized in three stages. Stage one is the day-to-day
irritations( 惱人的事)that require
minimal coping strategies. Stage one conflict is real but low in intensity.
The intensity can increase if
irritations increase and no solution is found.
Stage two is reached when the parties become competitive. Each person
protects his self-interest and fears
loss of face. The win-lose attitude becomes integrated with the problem.
Stage three is reached when the objective changes from wanting to win
toward wanting to hurt the other
party. This stage can be explosive because other people are drawn into
the conflict and sides are chosen.
Problem solving is no longer a realistic method of resolution.
By understanding the three stages of conflict, it will be easier for you to
handle the day-to-day situations to
which you are exposed. You will also be able to detect potential conflict
between others in which you do not
want to get involved.
31.Conflict is ____.
A.paid attention to because it is negative
B.only positive when occurring between colleagues
C. universally present in human interactions
D.similar to stress in every aspect
32.Stage two conflict is different from stage one conflict in that ___.
A.it is caused by daily disputes
B.it is low in intensity
C.it takes a form of competition
D.it always leads to loss of face
33.The third stage can be explosive because _____.
A.quarreling becomes inevitable
B.it is not longer a conflict between two individuals
C.people begin to hate each other
D.no solution is possible
34.The ability to identify conflict ___.
A.can help you make good use of conflict
B.enables you to win every competition
C.can prevent conflict from occurring
D.can help you deal with the situation better
35.The conflict between a student and his roommate caused by
different living habits is an instance of ____.
A.stage one conflict B.stage two conflict
C.stgae three conflict D.none of the above