热考主题 自我提升和社会交往与跨文化沟通 Passage 1 Personal Forgiveness Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don’t beat yourself up about them. To err(犯错) is human. 1 You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this. In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading "Personal strengths." 2 Are you caring Creative Generous A good listener Fun to be around They don’t have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that you’re proud of. At the top of a second page, put the heading "Acts of kindness."On this one, list all the positive things you’ve done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day. 3 You could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list. 4 That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact, don’t wait until you’ve made a mistake to try this — it’s a great way to boost self-confidence at any time. It’s something of a cliché(陈词滥调) that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, it’s true. 5 We’re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow. A.A little self-forgiveness also goes a long way. B.Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself. C.They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise. D.It’s just as important to show yourself some forgiveness. E.It doesn’t mean you have to ignore what’s happened or forget it. F.Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down. G.Whatever the mistake, remember it isn’t a fixed aspect of your personality. Passage 2 Tricks To Becoming A More Patient Person Here’s a riddle:What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common There’s one answer: 1 . In the Digital Age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks. ●Practice gratitude(感激) Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic. 2 . "Showing thankfulness can foster self-control," said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California. ●Make yourself wait Instant gratification(满足) may seem like the most "feel good" option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. 3 . Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations. ● 4 So many of us hav ... ...
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