I landed in New York feeling ashamed of myself. I immediately called Lyda and told her my cost-benefit story. I convinced her: “The next time you help me with my driving, I am just going to say, ‘Thank you!’”

　　A few months passed, and I had long forgotten the incident. Again, I was racing off to the airport, when Lyda cried out: “Look out for the red right!” I was embarrassed, and then shouted: “Thank you!”

　　I’m a long way from perfect, but I’m getting better. My suggestion is that you get in the habit of asking the important people in your life how you can do things better. And be ready for an answer. Some people may tell you things like “Look out for the red light.” When this happens, remember that there is possibly some potential benefit. Then just say: “Thank you.”

　　5.What do we know about the author?

　　A. He is expert at behavioral science.

　　B. He is gifted in cost-benefit analysis.

　　C. He seldom takes his wife’s advice.

　　D. He often runs the red traffic light.

　　6.The underlined part “blew it ” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_______”.

　　A. became annoyed with the adviser

　　B. forgot the practical method

　　C. failed to say “Thank you”

　　D. lost personal judgment

　　7.It can be inferred from the passage that people _________.

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