A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.

　　12. How would the newcomer probably feel after hearing what the shop owner said?

　　A. Angry. B. Relaxed. C. Curious. D. Nervous.

　　13. What's the purpose of writing the text?

　　A. To encourage people to find the funny side in their daily life.

　　B. To show the effects of using slogans to raise the position.

　　C. To explain the skills of turning a disadvantage into humor.

　　D. To tell the strange experience of a bargain in an antique shop.

　　14. What dose the underlined word "it" in the Paragraph 2 refer to?

　　A. Dust on items. B. The antique shop.

　　C. An item for sale. D. The Land of Enchantment.

　　Life doesn't always turn out the way we'd like. When situations take an unfavorable turn, we become upset, frustrated, or angry. When others don't agree with us, or act in a manner we find disturbing, anger is a typical response. With the exception of a few extreme circumstances an angry reaction rarely improves the situation or helps us change our mind. Thoughtful consideration of what feelings and reaction are most helpful actually restores our real power, so consider the following alternatives to anger.

　　Compassion, consisting of both understanding and empathy, can be a perfect solution to anger. Each person has a right to live life according to their beliefs, dreams, needs, etc. If someone is acting improperly or not living up to our ideals, we need to remove the "shoulds" and remind ourselves that it is a necessary part of their life's journey. Choosing this alternative response softens one's heart and prevents anger from arising.

　　Humor is another powerful tool for lessening anger. We take life and personal offense far too seriously. After all, their behavior is a reflection of their internal environment and has nothing at all to do with us and it is in reality relatively unimportant. Humor puts any serious situation into its proper places. It acts as a protective barrier to emotional pain as we recognize that what is happening has nothing at all to do with us.

　　So when others behave badly, forgive them for their bad behaviors rather than judge them in your heart. When life hands us the exact opposite of what we requested, make light of it. After all, this life is only temporary so why get so bent out of shape when it isn't in line with your ideals? Rain on your wedding day? Break out the umbrellas and boots and dance in the puddles!

　　15. What can we infer from the first paragraph?

　　A. Anger makes a person more powerful.

　　B. All the people get annoyed easily.

　　C. Anger often does no good to the situation.

　　D. Anger can do something good in most cases.

　　16. How should we respond to others' misbehavior according to the second paragraph?

　　A. Criticize it sharply. B. Complain about it.

　　C. Leave it as it is. D. Understand and accept it.

　　17. What does the underlined phrase mean in the last paragraph?

　　A. Dull. B. Angry.

　　C. Delighted. D. Gifted.

　　18. What's the best title of the passage?

　　A. Alternative Responses to Anger.

　　B. The Bad Effects of Anger.

　　C. The Causes of Frequent Anger.

　　D. The Risk of Getting Angry.