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Questions are based on the following passage.
Many people delight in gossiping, and the more they know about someone else, the more powerful theyfeel--at someone else's expense.While at the end of the day no good will come of it and someone is boundto get hurt, try telling that to someone who's excited to relay the latest piece of juicy news.
Most people have some awareness when saying something we know we shouldn't.As it is slipping outof our mouths, we start to feel uncomfortable.We have a sense of conflict between finishing the sentence thatmay draw attention but won't make anyone look good, and awkwardly stopping mid-story.There are thosewho after spreading gossip end with a well-meaning, "I shouldn't have said anything and I can't really tellyou how I heard it." Not any better.Once out, they may feel good for a moment, but they're just as likely to
regret their decision.By this time, it is too late.
That said, some people just don't notice or pay attention to the voice in their head saying, "Don't,"and others actively ignore it.In the end, the results are the same.With our lack of sensitivity, we say thingsthat should never be said and often don't stop long enough to realize that we have not only hurt others, butwe have unintentionally hurt ourselves.Given this, why do people gossip? For some, it feels good to be incontrol of knowledge that others may not know.
Talking about others can become a habit and unless you work hard to break it, you may discoverthat others distance themselves from you.After all, if you can't be trusted to keep secrets and not shareinformation, people may choose not to have you as their friend.We have two ears and just one mouth.Whenin doubt, it is always better to listen than to speak.
What's the closest meaning of the underlined word "relay"? A.Slow.
B.Quickly.
C.Spread.
D.Give freedom.
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