Confidence
佚名 / Anonymous
Practicing for Better Learning
Read the article quickly and answer the following questions.
1. What are the effects of confidence？
2. “So guys do you have it in you？” What is “it” in this sentence？
Every day is a new day in our life. There is much to do today. The early morning sun inspires us to start things freshly and put back our past. Only a handful of us make use of this fresh bunch of energy. In various walks of life this affects the way we behave and our confidence level. Confidence is a key to
survive in this world. It is the only key tool to win the rat race in every walk of life. Confidence in ones own capabilities combined with
sincere efforts helps one to achieve unthinkable heights. But many times we see that this basic element of confidence is missing in us. As a result of lack of confidence we perform well below our caliber. Be it in a public speech， proposing your beloved， visas for your college or in an interview or say even on the eve before your exams. This can be due to fear of being rejected or any other reason.
If we look into our hearts and think， we will come to know that fear inside us is going to get us nowhere. The confidence inside us is going to take us places. This is because with confidence we can put our thoughts into words in a better and pleasing way. So we have to get out of that shell where we think whether people will accept us as we are？ Instead of living in these unending moments of fear and thoughtless analysis， it is better if we project ourselves with the skills we have with the gloss of confidence. With confidence we can portray the finer points of our personality in such a way that the places where we do lack are never highlighted.
Confidence should glow in us only till the point where our personality is boosted. Above this it leads to over-confidence that is harmful.
Over-confidence results in unsatisfied performance levels as the seed of ego grows into a plant into our mind. We then imagine and make big talks just to maintain our ego. So guys don’t let the seed of ego to germinate in your mind， as this seed should be used only for you to live up to your expectations.
Confidence is all about being cool， calm and composed.
So guys do you have it in you？ If you think you don’t， boost up yourselves as your mind is your greatest mentor.You are your greatest helper.
生命中的每一天都是新的，我们有许多事情要在今天做。清晨的阳光激励我们卸下包袱，轻装上路，一切重新开始。但只有少数人能利用这股清新的力量，这对各个行业的人的行为方式和自信程度都有一定影响。自信是你立足于世界的关键，也是取胜于各行各业的关键。真诚努力的自信可以使人达到登峰造极的境界，然而我们却经常看到很多人缺少基本的自信因素。因为没有自信，我们的表现不能真实地展现自己的能力。不管是在公众面前讲话，对爱人表白，还是考大学，或口试、面试，甚至在考试之前都如此。这些都可能是因为害怕被拒绝。
若洞察了自己的心灵和思维，就会发现内心的恐惧会让我们一事无成，而满怀自信则会战无不胜。这是因为自信能使我们更淋漓尽致地表达自己的思想，所以我们没必要总担心会得不到别人的接受与肯定。与其生活在无尽的恐惧和粗略的分析中，不如满怀自信，凭借我们的技能尽力打造自己。拥有自信，我们能将自己真实的一面精彩地展示出来，同时有效地弥补缺憾。
我们的自信应该随着个性的张扬程度适时而止，过度的自信是有害的。
当“自负”的种子植根于心间，过分自信就总是令人不满。而后我们会展开想象的翅膀，甚至用说大话来保持自我形象。所以切勿让“自负”的种子植根于你的头脑，只有当你希望实现自己的期望值时，才可以植入。
自信就要冷静、沉着而镇定。
你心里拥有这些因素吗？如果你觉得没有，就该给自己鼓劲，因为只有心灵才是你的良师益友。你才是自己最大的救星。
Ace in the Hole
Keywords and expressions
combine，combined，combination
combine
作动词：使结合；使联合，常与with连用。
例：Some films combine education with recreation.
有些电影把教育与娱乐结合起来。
同时，也可以作名词形式，意思是“为某种目的而联合的)集团；企业联合”。
例：The factory was sold to a British combine after the war.
战后，这家工厂卖给了英国一家联合企业。
combined
作形容词：联合的；相加的。
例：We could only afford a small flat， even on our combined salaries.
即使把我们的工资加起来也只能买得起一间小公寓。
combination
作名词：结合(体)；联合(体)。
例：The combination of the 50 states forms the United States of America.
五十个州结为一体组成了美利坚合众国。
Chunks in Practice
Translate the following sentences into English or Chinese.
1. Would you please take a seat while I look into our file？
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2. 我们应该寓工作于娱乐中。
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3. 我们投票决定是否接受这项提案。
Now a Try
According to the author， what’s the most importont element that
comsists your life？
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