Many of us spend a great deal of time and energy trying to prove that we are right and others are wrong. Many people 21 that it’s their job to show others how their positions, statements, and points of view are 22 , and that on doing so, the person they are correcting is going to somehow _23 it, or at least learn something. Wrong!
Think about it. Have you ever been _24 by someone and said to him, “Thank you so much for showing me that I’m wrong and you’re right”? Or, has anyone you know ever 25 you when you corrected them, or made yourself “right” at their 26 ? Of course not. The truth is, all of us 27 to be corrected. We all want our position to be 28 and understood by others. Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest 29 of the human heart. And those who learn to 30 are the most loved and respected. Those who are in the 31 of correcting others are often resented(怨恨 ) and 32 .
A wonderful way for becoming more peaceful and loving is to practice 33 others the joy of being right ---give them the glory. 34 correcting. When someone says, “ I really feel it’s important to …”, rather than breaking 35 and saying, “No, it’s more important to… “, simply let it go and allow their statement to 36 . The people in your life will become less defensive and more 37 . They will appreciate you more than you could ever have 38 . You’ll discover the joy of joining in and witnessing other people’s 39 , which is far more rewarding than a battle of egos( 自我 ). Starting today, let others be “ 40 ” , most of the time.
1.A. believe B. doubt C. prove D. tell
2.A. unimportant B. unbelievable C. incorrect D. imperfect
3.A. consider B. appreciate C. understand D. refuse
4.A. fooled B. helped C. taught D. corrected
5.A. thanked B. rewarded C. cared D. accepted
6.A. side B. price C. expense D. value
7.A. like B. hate C. prefer D. afford
8.A. admired B. received C. realized D. respected
9.A. shortcomings B. advantage C. desires D. wishes
10.A. talk B. praise C. help D. listen
11.A. habit B. form C. position D. purpose
12.A. punished B. avoided C. left D. laughed
13.A. letting B. lending C. allowing D. owing
14. A. Stop B. Continue C. Practise D. Try
15.A. out B. up C. in D. off
16. A. last B. send C. work D. stand
17.A. helpful B. loving C. careful D. popular
18. A. dreamed B. requested C. asked D. demanded
19.A. sufferings B. worries C. progress D. happiness
20.A. happy B. right C. sorry D. proud
---Excuse me, do you have the time? ---_______.
A. Yes; I do B. Of course, I have C. A quarter to ten D. No problem
_______ is known to the world, the Chinese in many places _______ the old tradition.
A. That; keep on B. which; keep out C. It ; keep back D. As; keep up
Have you any idea _______?
A. that how we can improve the English level within 4 months
B. that how can we improve the English level within 4 months
C. how can we improve the English level within 4 months
D. how we can improve the English level within 4 months
The question came up at the meeting _______ we had enough money to change the environment
A. that B. what C. whether D. which
--- Believe me, all your efforts will _______ some day. --- Thanks for your encouragement.
A. pay back B. pay down C. pay off D. pay for
