You often find somebody who works around you complaining(抱怨) all the time, don't you? ___1__ About 70% of Americans say being around nonstop complainers sometimes has a bad influence on them. Luckily, here are 4 tips to help form positive patterns.
1．Selfawareness
When a negative(消极的) thought pops into your mind, immediately correct it. Instead of telling yourself “That's a nice shirt, but I can't afford it，” change the message to “That will look great with my black pants when I can afford it.” ___2__
Of course everyone complains sometimes. But the less frequently you complain, the better you will feel.
2．Distance yourself
___3__ Excuse yourself and go somewhere quiet, somewhere outdoors in the fresh air. Think of something pleasant before returning. You have to take this seriously because negative people can and will pull you into the quicksand.
3．Don't try to change complainers
If you find yourself trapped in a group of complainers in a meeting or at a social event, simply choose silence. Let their words bounce off you while you think of something else. Attempting to stop the complaining can make you a target. ___4__ If someone says, “I hate Mondays; weekends are too short，” try to think, “I'm glad I rested up over the weekend, so I'm ready to make some improvement on that big project.”
4.___5__
When someone is shouting at you angrily, throw the responsibility back at them by asking, “So what do you intend to do about it？” In most cases, complainers don't really want a solution(解决方法). They just want to speak them out. If you make them aware that they themselves have to find the solutions, they will leave you alone and find someone else to complain to. If so, you will be happy.
A．Find solutions
B．Change responsibility
C．You have got a lot of company.
D．By doing this, it will lead to positive behaviors.
E．But you can redirect the discussion in your own mind.
F．Whenever possible, escape from negative conversations.
G．You will never know what they are going to talk about.
文章大意：本文为说明文。主要介绍了如何应对爱抱怨的人。
1．C 由前一句“You often find somebody who works around you complaining all the time”和后一句“About 70% of Americans say...”可知答案选C。
2．D 根据上文change the message to “That will look great with my black pants when I can afford it”可知，这种想法会帮助我们建立积极的态度。故答案选D。
3．F 从标题句Distance yourself和本段最后“because negative people can and will pull you into the quicksand”，可知要远离消极的人，故选F。
4．E 根据本段最后一句的举例“ I'm glad I rested up over the weekend, so I'm ready to...”可知要从不同的角度思考。故答案选E。
5．B 根据段落内容和关键句“throw the responsibility back at them by”可知答案选B。
