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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
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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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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.)
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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. ─ Helen Keller Interpretation: Optimism is essential for achievement. If we see no hope and have no confidence in what we are doing, we can achieve nothing. It is hope and confidence that motivate us to reach our objectives.
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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Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions. 1. How do you feel about your present life? 2. Aห้องสมุดไป่ตู้e 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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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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1. Fill in the missing words according to what you hear from the video clip.
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Watch the following video clip “How to Practice Positive Thinking ” and then complete the tasks that follow:
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.
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.
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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:
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1. According to the passage Michael was _______.
A) curious person B) always an optimist in his life C) always a victim in his company D) an employee who liked complaining
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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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