When we are not engaged in thinking about some definite problem, we usually spend about 95 percent of our time thinking about ourselves. Now, if we stop thinking about ourselves for a while and begin to think of other persons9 good points, things will be quite different. One of the most neglected virtues is appreciation. Somehow, we neglect to praise our son or daughter when he or she brings home a good report card, and we fail to encourage our children when they first succeed in baking a cake or building a birdhouse. Nothing please children more than this kind of parental interest and approval. The next time you enjoy delicious food at a restaurant, send word to the cook that it is excellently prepared, and when a tired salesperson shows you unusual politeness, please mention it. Every minister, lecturer and public speaker knows the discouragement of pouring himself or herself out to an andience and not receiving any appreciative comment. What applies to professionals applies doubly to workers in offices, shops and factories and our families and friends. In our interpersonal relations we should never forget that all our associates are human beings and hunger for appreciation. It is the legal tender that all souls enjoy. Try to be friendly and appreciative in your daily life，and you’ll be surprised how that will change your life and the world. According to the passage, people_______. A.spend a lot of time thinking about others B.think about themselves most of the time C.spend little time thinking about themselves D.think more about others than themselves The writer criticizes the parents who_______.A.ignore their children’s achievements B.are not interested in baking a cake C.set high demands upon their children D.don’t help out when their kids have difficulties The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to_______A.delicious food B.a restaurant C.to cook D.unusual politeness According to the passage，_______.A.kids need encouragement more than adults B.professionals need appreciation more than workers C.appreciation is not necessary for family members D.everyone needs appreciation and encouragement The writer believe that_______.A.people often appreciate things other people do B.people seldom appreciate things other people do C.say “thanks，’ to someone, and you’ll soon become friends D.express your gratitude to others, and they will pass it on