Many of us spend a great deal of time an

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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  36  others how their positions, statements, and points of view are   37 , and that in doing so, the person they are correcting is going to somehow   38   it, or at least learn something. Wrong!

Think about it. Have you ever been   39   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   40  you when you corrected them, or made yourself “right” at their   41  ? Of course not. The truth is, all of us   42  to be corrected. We all want our positions to be   43   and understood by others. Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest   44  of the human heart. And those who learn to   45   are the most loved and respected. Those who are in the   46  of correcting others are often resented and   47  .

A wonderful way for becoming more peaceful and loving is to practise   48   others the joy of being right-      give them the glory.   49  correcting. When someone says, “I really feel it’s important to\:”, rather than jumping   50   and saying, “No, it’s more important to…:”, simply let it go and allow their statement to   51 . The people in your life will become less defensive and more   52  . They will appreciate you more than you could ever have 53. You’ll discover the joy of joining in and witnessing other people’s   54 , which is far more rewarding than a battle of egos (自我). Starting today, let others be “  55  ”, most of the time?

36.A.show      B.ask      C.prove   D.teach

37.A.unimportant   B.unbelievable       C.incorrect     D.imperfect

38.A.consider B.appreciate    C.understand   D.refuse

39.A.fooled    B.helped  C.taught  D.corrected

40.A.thanked  B.rewarded     C.cared   D.accepted

41.A.side B.price    C.expense       D.cost

42.A.like B.hate     C.prefer  D.afford

43.A.admired  B.received      C.realized       D.respected

44.A.shortcomings B.advantages   C.desires D.wishes

45.A.talk B.praise   C.help     D.listen

46.A.habit      B.form    C.position       D.purpose

47.A.punished B.avoided       C.left      D.scolded

48.A.letting    B.lending       C.allowing      D.owing

49.A.Stop       B.Continue     C.Practise       D.Try

50.A.out  B.up       C.in D.off

51.A.last B.go       C.work    D.stand

52.A.helpful   B.loving  C.careful D.popular

53.A.dreamed B.wanted C.asked   D.demanded

54.A.sufferings      B.worries       C.successs       D.happiness

55.A.happy     B.right    C.sorry    D.proud