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Study the following quotes about education and see if you accept the ideas expressed in the quotes.
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optimist n. a person who thinks that whatever happens will be good 乐观主义者 mood n. a state of the feelings at a particular time 心情，情绪； 心境 employee n. [(of)] a person who is employed [常与of连用]受雇者，雇 员
A few simple attitude adjustments can make you happier and healthier. Here’s how to harness the power of positivity. You will need: optimism, visualization, happy friends and a gratitude journal. Expect things to work out. Step 1: ______ Step 2：Instead of focusing on the______ negative, try to find something positive in every negative situation. challengingevents. Step 3: Picture yourself succeeding at _________ Step 4:________ Surround yourself with happy people. Step 5: Write down 5 things you’re _____ grateful for every single day.
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2. Discuss the topic with your group members: How have you practiced positive thinking in your daily life? What do you think is the effect of positive thinking? (Open.)
Interpretation: The attitude of a person colours things around him or her. A pessimistic person is always focusing on the negative side of things. Even when there is a good opportunity, a pessimist will think about the possible dangers or risks involved in it. An optimist does recognize the difficulties, but he or she chooses to focus on the positive side. 7
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A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. ─ Winston Churchill
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1. Fill in the missing words according to what you hear from the video clip.
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optimism★ n. [U] a tendency to give more attention to the good side of a situation or to expect the best possible result 乐观； 乐观主义 bottom line n. the most important thing to consider 要点，关键
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Watch the following video clip “How to Practice Positive Thinking ” and then complete the tasks that follow:
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Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions. 1. How do you feel about your present life? 2. Are you in a bad mood sometimes? If so, why? 3. Do you know how to keep yourself in a good mood? 4. How do you react to difficulties in life? Can you give an example? 5. Do you think optimism is the key to a happy and better life?
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What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise (伪装). ─ Oscar Wilde Interpretation: Life is full of trials. When you are in difficulty or suffer a setback, don’t despair. You can always find something good in what seems to be a bad thing. Once you’ve gone through the trials, you will find yourself stronger and in a better position to attain success.
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Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. — Victor Hugo Interpretation:
When we feel disappointed, sad, lonely or miserable, we tend to feel as if we were living in winter. But laughter is a good medicine and it can work miracles. If we make a conscious effort to laugh, we will soon find that we are in a better mood. Here, Victor Hugo tells us, in a humorous way, the importance of being optimistic in times of adversity.
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Task 1: Focusing on the Main Ideas Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage.