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阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成篇完整的短文。

I'll admit it. I can be a complainer. After all, there's so much in this life to complain about: the dirty clothes that don't make it into the basket, that annoying neighbor's loud music, my husband's shoes spread out at the front door, rainy days, traffic...

我承认。我可以抱怨。毕竟，这辈子有太多可抱怨的事情：脏衣服进不了篮子，那个烦人的邻居大声的音乐，我丈夫的鞋子铺在前门，雨天，交通。。。

Complaining is a habit I cultivated since childhood, a skill I developed through the years. My parents didn't seem to mind—they were great complainers, too—though I do recall some eye-rolling and long-drawn sighs from friends and schoolmates when I would voice my negative opinions. In fact, I can distinctly recall the exact moment when I first realized my complaining habit reached its expert level.

抱怨是我从小养成的习惯，也是我多年来养成的技能。我的父母似乎并不介意——他们也是很爱抱怨的人——尽管我确实记得当我发表负面意见时，朋友和同学们会翻白眼，长叹一口气。事实上，我清楚地记得我第一次意识到我的抱怨习惯达到专家水平的确切时刻。

One day, as I reminded ray husband once again to remove his bills from the dining-room table, put his shoes away, and lower that bothersome radio, he put up his hand." Stop! You’re your complaining. It's driving me crazy."

有一天，当我再次提醒雷丈夫把账单从餐桌上拿下来，把鞋子收起来，放下那台烦人的收音机时，他举起了手。“住手！你在抱怨。这快把我逼疯了。”

I looked at him blank-eyed.

He took a deep breath. "You never hear me complaining, do you?"

"Well," I answered, "you're complaining about my complaining, so actually, yes, I am hearing you complain right now."

His eyes widened. A drop of sweat formed his upper lip. Then he grabbed his car keys and ran out of the door.

我茫然地看着他。

他深吸了一口气。“你从来没听我抱怨过，是吗？”

“嗯，”我回答，“你在抱怨我的抱怨，所以实际上，是的，我现在听到你

在抱怨。”

他的眼睛睁大了。他的上唇出了一滴汗。然后他抓起车钥匙跑出了门。

Perhaps I'd gone too far, I thought. Maybe I really did complain too much. But, what to do about it? After all, it had been a lifetime habit. And habits are hard to break.

I took a break and sat down to think about solution. When I felt annoyed, I could lock myself in the bathroom and scream. No. The neighbors would probably hear me. Phone a friend? She probably wouldn't be a friend for very long. Then it hit me.

I'd been in the habit of keeping a journal for most of my life. It provided a sort of timeline for me，and I liked to review past entries occasionally to review the path I had been on at that point. Journaling kept me honest with myself, and I liked it for that reason. Perhaps, I though, a complaint journal might be the answer I was seeking.

也许我走得太远了，我想。也许我真的抱怨太多了。但是，该怎么办呢？毕竟，这是我一生的习惯。习惯是很难打破的。

我休息了一下，坐下来思考解决方案。当我感到恼火时，我可以把自己锁在浴室里尖叫。不，邻居们可能会听到我的。给朋友打电话？她可能不会成为很长时间的朋友。然后我想到了一个主意。

我一生中大部分时间都有记日记的习惯。它为我提供了一种时间线，我喜欢偶尔回顾过去的条目，以回顾我当时所走的道路。记者让我对自己保持诚实，因此我喜欢它。也许，我想，一本投诉日志可能是我想要的答案。

注意：

1．续写词数应为l50左右：

2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答：

That day, I decided to give it a try.

Besides the improved relationship with my husband, I saw other effects soon.

文本分析：

文章大意--我是一个喜欢抱怨的人，从小到大都是如此。一天，我丈夫受不了我

的抱怨，冲出门外。至此我开始反思自己的行为，开始寻找好的替代方法来避免抱怨。冥思苦想之后，我终于想到了一个好主意。当我有抱怨和生气的时候，我就记日记，把自己的不满和牢骚统统写到日记里。

续写情节发展：

第一段--我开始尝试在负面情绪的时候，写下我的不满和沮丧。这让我非常放松且放下了心里的负担。这种发泄的出口没有伤害到任何人也不再引发争吵，效果非常好。丈夫和我的关系开始缓和。

第二段--效果非常明显，我和朋友邻里的关系日益融洽。当我们发现自己有坏习惯的时候，只要勇于想办法克服，一定就可以实现目标，取得成功。

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That day, I decided to give it a try. Without hesitation, I got a pen in my hand and unloaded all my dissatisfaction and disappointment about my husband onto the paper. It felt so good and relaxing to say exactly what was on my mind without anyone judging mc or my thoughts. With the last word put down, I felt relieved as if a heavy weight had been lifted off my shoulder. Later, each time I found myself feeling the urge to voice a petty irritation, I promised myself to write it in my complaint journal that evening. Gradually, without fear of triggering a quarrel, my reserved husband opened up to me more and our relationship got better.

Besides the improved relationship with my husband, I saw other effects soon. Old friendships became deeper, and new friendships appeared. Neighbors became more neighborly. Overall, I started to just feel happier and less stressed. When I looked back on some of my initial entries, I had to laugh out loud. Some of my complaints appeared truly ridiculous when read in hindsight Those few moments' when I could sit down and free myself of whatever is bothering me made a big difference for the better in my life. Reflecting on this experience, I firmly believed that with determination and smart approaches, I could not only break a bad habit but also achieve anything.

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That day, I decided to give it a try. Each time I found myself feeling the urge to voice a petty irritation, I promised myself to write it in my complaint journal that evening —no holds barred. At first, I couldn’t wait to get that pen

in my hand and really unload onto the paper. It felt so good, so freeing, to say exactly what was on my mind without anyone judging me or my thoughts.

Besides the improved relationship with my husband, I saw other effects soon. The initial benefit was immediate. Without fear of recrimination, my generally reticent husband opened up to me more. Other benefits took more time to become apparent, yet I eventually became aware of them all the same. Old friendships became deeper, and new friendships appeared. Neighbors became more neighborly. Overall, I started to just feel better —happier and less stressed.

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That day, I decided to give it a try. Without hesitation, I quickly took a pen and wrote down my dissatisfaction and disappointment with my husband on paper, letting my thoughts flow out with the tip of the pen. Writing my thoughts without anyone judging or caring about them feels relaxed and relieves the burden in my heart. Finally, I felt a sense of relief, as if the burden on my shoulders had been lifted. Later on, every time I found myself impulsively expressing a little anger, I would immediately write it down in my log. Gradually, without worrying about sparking an argument, my reserved husband opened up to me, and our relationship became more harmonious.

Besides the improved relationship with my husband, I saw other effects soon. After no longer complaining, my interpersonal relationships are getting better and better. The neighbors have become more friendly. Since writing a diary to release my negative emotions, I have started to feel happier and less stressed. When I looked back at some of my initial complaint diaries, I had to burst out laughing. After the fact, some of my complaints seem really ridiculous. The moments that made me sit down and get rid of my troubles made my life better. Looking back on this experience, I firmly believe that with determination and smart methods, I can not only break bad habits but also achieve success.

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