Saying no can be very difficult. People who are very shy often （1）have little confidence. It is very hard for them to say no. （2）___________, but doing things that they don’t want to do will make them unhappy.

A simple and direct “No” is the best way. If you want to explain, you can keep it simple. Just say, “No, I’ve already made plans for this time.” or “No, I’m not free at that time.”

Other indirect but polite ways of saying no:

●Sorry, I can’t do this right now.

●I’m afraid I can’t, but thank you for asking.

●Please accept that I cannot come.

●I’d rather not.

To say no you should:

●Start the sentence with the word “No”.

●Shake your head when you say no to make sure they understand. Your voice should be clear and direct.

Sometimes it is difficult to say no. You can try to reply and explain in the following way:

“Sorry. I would have taken care of your cat next weekend, but I will be going out. I know it will be hard to find someone to take care of the cat. I will try to help you next time.” Remember that: you have the right to say no!

【小题1】请根据短文内容，把文中（1）处的画线短语翻译成汉语。
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【小题2】根据短文内容，对下面句子做出正（A）误（B）判断。
When you say “No” to somebody, you should explain much enough.（______）
【小题3】根据短文内容，回答问题。
When you really want to say “No”, how should you make your voice?
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【小题4】选择合适的句子填入（2）处，使文章合理、通顺。__________

A．They would feel happy when they say no

B．They would feel shy when they say no

C．They would feel excited when they say no

【小题5】选择画线单词“right”的词义。_________

A．能力

B．职责

C．权利