Unit1
Conversation 1
1 What problem does the man face? A. His business is in trouble. B. He has health problems. C. He is tired of his way of life.
D. He is fed up with his business.
“Robin: I’m fed up with the way my life is going.”
2 What does the woman suggest to the man? A. Be self-confident. B. Develop good habits. C. Get rid of bad tendencies. D. Don’t be afraid of failure.
“Clare: All right. First, believe in yourself.”
3 What does the woman say about self-doubt? A. Self-doubt can’t be removed. B. Self-doubt is the cause of failure.
C. Self-doubt blocks one’s way to success.
D. Self-doubt helps people realize their problems.
“This self-doubt is blocking your way to success.”
4 Why is it important to stay with positive people only? A. Negative people weaken your energy. B. Negative people do not believe in you. C. Positive people get big success.
D. Positive people are easy to get along with.
Surround yourself with positive people only. Negative people sap your energy. They make you lose your confidence.”
原文：
Clare: Hello, Robin. You look frustrated. What’s wrong? Robin: I’m fed up with the way my life is going. Clare: Why?
Robin: You know I’ve been in business for a long time. Clare: Yes. I think your business is going well. You have manycustomers.
Robin: Yes, I have. But this is not the success I’m looking for.
Clare: Why?
Robin: I want something bigger. I’m becoming more and morefrustrated. I’m really in trouble. Clare: Do you need some advice?
Robin: Of course, please tell me. I’m dying to know what you think.
Clare: OK. But my suggestions would work only if you apply them wholeheartedly.
Robin: I’ll take your advice seriously. I promise.
Clare: All right. First, believe in yourself. The problem with most people is that they have self-doubt. They are not self- confident. Robin: I’m like that also.
Clare: This self-doubt is blocking your way to success. Once you remove this blockage, you’ll start becoming successful.
Robin: How can I overcome self-doubt?
Clare: First of all, you need to realize that we were not born with self-doubt. It often occurs only when you are afraid of failure.
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