Many of us spend a great deal of time and energy trying to prove that we are right and others are wrong. Many people believe that it’s their job to others how their positions, statements, and points of view are , and that in doing so, the person they are correcting is going to somehow it, or at least learn something. Wrong!
Think about it. Have you ever been 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 you when you corrected them, or made yourself “right” at their ? Of course not. The truth is, all of us to be corrected. We all want our positions to be and understood by others. Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest of the human heart. And those who learn to are the most loved and respected. Those who are in the of correcting others are often hated and .
A wonderful way for becoming more peaceful and loving is to practise others the joy of being right—give them the glory. correcting. When someone says, “I really feel it’s important to…”, rather than jumping and saying, “No, it’s more important to…”, simply let it go and allow their statement to . The people in your life will become less defensive and more . They will appreciate you more than you could ever have . You’ll discover the joy of joining in and witnessing other people’s , which is far more rewarding than a battle of egos (自我). Starting today, let others be “ ”.
1.A. show B. ask C. prove D. teach
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. cost
7.A. like B. hate C. prefer D. afford
8.A. admired B. received C. realized D. respected
9.A. shortcomings B. advantages 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. scolded
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. go C. work D. stand
17.A. helpful B. loving C. careful D. popular
18.A. dreamed B. wanted C. asked D. demanded
19.A. sufferings B. worries C. success D. happiness
20.A. happy B. right C. sorry D. proud
Unsatisfied_______with the payment, he took the job just to get some work experience.
A. though was he B. was he though
C. he was though D. though he was
To his surprise, Jack found his son _______as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
A. dressed B. dressing C. to dress D. being dressed
This is the only way we can think of______ the living standard of the public.
A. improving B. to improve C. improved D. improve
The teacher with the students_______ discussing the films_______ the subjects are science fictions.
A. are; whose B. are; of which C. is; of which D. is; whose
—I’m sorry I didn’t make it to your party last night.
—_______, I know you’re busy these days.
A. Take your time B. Forget it
C. That’s right D. My pleasure