《2025年学习指导用书英语第五册》

四、阅读理解。
A
4 Steps to Fix a Misunderstanding
Pause
When you're upset by something someone said or did, pause and breathe to calm down and think clearly.
1
Ask
Try to understand what they meant by asking about what happened. For example: "What did you mean when you said ...?"
2
Listen
Hear their reply to learn what happened and ask for more details if needed.
3
Explain
Express how their actions made you feel. For example: "I felt like you weren't listening to me." "It sounded like you thought I wasn't working hard."
4
1. What is the first step recommended in resolving misunderstandings?
A. Immediately explain how you feel.
B. Ask for more details about the situation.
C. Pause to calm yourself and think clearly.
D. Ignore the issue until emotions settle.

答案： C
解析：根据文中“Pause When you're upset by something someone said or did, pause and breathe to calm down and think clearly.”可知，第一步是暂停以冷静下来并清晰思考，C选项正确。