Many of us spend a great deal of time and energy trying to prove that we are right and others are wrong. Many people 21 that it’s their job to show others how their positions, statements, and points of view are 22 , and that on doing so, the person they are correcting is going to somehow _23 it, or at least learn something. Wrong! Think about it. Have you ever been _24 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 25 you when you corrected them, or made yourself “right” at their 26 ? Of course not. The truth is, all of us 27 to be corrected. We all want our position to be 28 and understood by others. Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest 29 of the human heart. And those who learn to 30 are the most loved and respected. Those who are in the 31 of correcting others are often resented(怨恨 ) and 32 . A wonderful way for becoming more peaceful and loving is to practice 33 others the joy of being right ---give them the glory. 34 correcting. When someone says, “ I really feel it’s important to …”, rather than breaking 35 and saying, “No, it’s more important to…“, simply let it go and allow their statement to 36 . The people in your life will become less defensive and more 37 . They will appreciate you more than you could ever have 38 . You’ll discover the joy of joining in and witnessing other people’s 39 , which is far more rewarding than a battle of egos( 自我 ). Starting today, let others be “ 40 ” , most of the time. 小题1: A．believe B．doubt C．prove D．tell 小题2: A．unimportant B．unbelievable C．incorrect D．imperfect 小题3: A．consider B．appreciate C．understand D．refuse 小题4: A．fooled B．helped C．taught D．corrected 小题5: A．thanked B．rewarded C．cared D．accepted 小题6: A．side B．price C．expense D．value 小题7: A．like B．hate C．prefer D．afford 小题8: A．admired B．received C．realized D．respected 小题9: A．shortcomings B．advantage C．desires D．wishes 小题10: A．talk B．praise C．help D．listen 小题11: A．habit B．form C．position D．purpose 小题12: A．punished B．avoided C．left D．laughed 小题13: A．letting B．lending C．allowing D．owing 小题14: A．Stop B．Continue C．Practise D．Try 小题15: A．out B．up C．in D．off 小题16: A．last B．send C．work D．stand 小题17: A．helpful B．loving C．careful D．popular 小题18: A．dreamed B．requested C．asked D．demanded 小题19: A．sufferings B．worries C．progress D．happiness 小题20: A．happy B．right C．sorry D．proud