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My
family just got back from a wonderful vacation. It was 10 days of good food,
great sun and beautiful beaches. One day nearly ruined our trip, though. I had
caught a bad cold, and I was thinking about staying at home. But my wife had
her heart set on the beach, and because we have three small children, I came
along to help out.
We
arrived, and my wife was in heaven. I wasn't as enthusiastic. The sand wasn't
nearly as soft as I like. And the surf was much rougher, which certainly didn't
please my kids.
As
I kept comparing this beach to other ones, my mood deteriorated. I was
about to get into another big argument with my wife when I remembered three
little words: "Disagree and commit". It's a principle that encourages
healthy discussion and disagreement during the decision-making process, but
that requires full support for a decision once made.
In
the case of our vacation, I had agreed to let my wife pick the beach for the
day. Because of my cold, I would have found something wrong with just about any
beach. And complaining would have just made everyone else unhappy, too. So, I
did the opposite. I looked for all the great things about the beach and voiced
them out loud. And guess what? I survived those hours on the beach.
In
all our relationships, we're looking for support. Of course, good friends
should be able to have healthy disagreements. But when it comes to making
decisions, there are times when all the discussion in the world won't change
another person's mind. When that happens, ask yourself: Can I disagree and
commit? If you can, you'll show your partner you're willing to go all in and
they'll do the same for you.
I
know it's saved my most precious relationships countless times over the years. And
it's a major reason why after 11 years of marriage, three kids, and even the
stress of a family vacation, the relationship between my wife and me is
stronger than ever.
(1)
What almost ruined the author's family vacation?
A . The trip to the beach.
B . The kid's bad cold.
C . The author's three kids.
D . The heart attack of his wife.
(2)
What does the underlined word "deteriorated" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A . Got silent.
B . Turned thrilled.
C . Became terrible.
D . Remained calm.
(3)
How did the author translate "disagree and commit" into his action?
A . By comparing the beach to others.
B . By complaining about the dry sand.
C . By pointing out good things about the beach.
D . By having a violent argument with his dear wife.
(4)
What does the author suggest doing in relationships?
A . Trying to change others' minds.
B . Finding disagreements with others.
C . Expressing the complaint and anger.
D . Supporting others though disagreeing.
答案: A
C
C
D