I had to look further.

　　An interesting thing happened on this journey to the power of quiet. During my weekly yoga class, it came to me like an answer so clear that the words rang in my head like soft, heavenly bells.

　　I talked too much so people would know I cared about them. It was my way of taking care of those I love. I decided before my fortieth birthday, that from that day forward, those around me would know I loved them, and cared what they thought and felt, but I was going to practice the power of quiet.

　　As my forty-second birthday approaches, I can say that deciding to talk less has been more about focusing on quality rather than quantity. I've found that listening more shows those who I care about that I really do care how they feel. Now when I break in, it means more to them. Oh, sure, I still have my short periods of talking too much, but for the most part this has been one resolution that I can call a success.

1. In Paragraph 3 the writer mentions her husband mainly ______.

A. to show how one communicates effectively

B. to explain the reason for his silence in a conversation

C. to give an example of those who have the power of quiet

D. to give her high opinion of his communication skills

2. By "I had to look further", the writer means she had to ______.

A. look into the future in order to succeed in practicing the power of quiet

B. try harder to prevent herself from talking too much

C. survey people in other areas who talk little

D. find out other reasons why she should talk less

3. Which of the following best describe the writer's character?

A. Kind but pessimistic. B. Loving and active.

C. Selfless but proud. D. Stubborn and sensitive.

【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B

【解析】

试题分析：作者从小就爱说话，一些人认为这是天赋，而另一些人认为说话太多。作者打算练习安静。