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36.E.推理判断题.根据前文However,roommates living together under the same roof for a long time unavoidably conflict with each other可知即使灾难爆发了也能解决;故选E.
37.D.推理判断题.根据后文They may think about any problems they want to discuss.It also allows for a better discussion as the both roommates will most likely enter the discussion fairly calm可知这为双方提供了准备的机会;故选D.
38.G.推理判断题.根据前文Making rules beforehand can prevent a screaming match from breaking out可知因为双方都知道他们有机会发言;故选G.
39.B.推理判断题.根据后文You can use your discussion to point out to your roommates their great traits and specific things you like about them可知要指出室友的优点;故选B.
40.F.推理判断题.根据前文For example,roommates having a conflict about overnight guests may compromise to allow overnight guests only on weekends with guests on weekdays being gone by 11 p.m可知一个后果可能是,违反者为打破规则支付5英镑;故选F.