题目内容：

People are always asking what the most important element to a healthy relationship is. The ___is there are many. But there is one really important thing that all great and healthy relationships have in common—___. Yes, of course, there are some little ___lies even in the best of relationships—___surprises or unexpected birthday parties—but the truth is that happy couples communicate honestly and don’t ___to protect their own interests. So how can you have more open ___in your own relationship?

First, remember that honesty is the best policy even ___your partner might not like what you have to say. Yes, it may be ___to tell your guy that you don’t like one of his friends. But lying or holding things___will make things worse in the long run.

The next thing to be ____is to say what you have to say ____. If your partner feels _____,he will be less  ____to what you have to say and may even become defensive. Your delivery is of utmost importance when you are discussing sensitive issues. Think through what you want to say ____before you bring it up. You don’t want to ___the person that you love. You just want them to be ____of the truth.

One last thing to keep in mind about communicating openly is that it enhances your relationship. If you aren’t honest about any dirty little ____you may have, they will probably come up eventually and ____you in the backside. And if you keep things to yourself, your relationship will not be based on the truth, which  ____a solid foundation. Hard  ____the truth may be sometimes, honesty really is the best policy.

1.A. phenomenon    B. truth    C. theory    D. evidence

2.A. honesty    B. enthusiasm    C. cooperation    D. persistence

3.A. red    B. purple    C. white    D. black

4.A. security    B. privilege    C. anniversary    D. ambition

5.A. lie    B. bargain    C. complain    D. interact

6.A. appreciation    B. reputation    C. selection    D. communication

7.A. why    B. when    C. how    D. where

8.A. tough    B. immediate    C. complicated    D. plain

9.A. in    B. on    C. above    D. back

10.A. serious about    B. proud of    C. expert at    D. worthy of

11.A. obviously    B. rudely    C. nicely    D. smoothly

12.A. puzzled    B. attacked    C. astonished    D. satisfied

13.A. creative    B. relative    C. sensitive    D. receptive

14.A. slightly    B. thoroughly    C. frequently    D. briefly

15.A. suspect    B. convince    C. insult    D. frighten

16.A. afraid    B. aware    C. ashamed    D. capable

17.A. uniforms    B. secrets    C. blankets    D. courts

18.A. train    B. consult    C. understand    D. bite

19.A. picks out    B. turns on    C. makes for    D. comes across

20.A. although    B. while    C. until    D. as