自信的力量

The Power of Self-Confidence in Life

常速 | 六级 偏难 | 145词 | 1min4s

刘立军 供稿

Part I. QUESTIONS

Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

Q1. According to the text, when does excelling at work feel attainable?

A. When you have social anxiety.

B. When confidence is radiating from you.

C. When self-confidence is lacking.

D. When you avoid looking in the mirror.

Q2. What does self-confidence facilitate socially?

A. It makes it harder to show up.

B. It’s a key to combating self-doubt.

C. It reduces professional performance.

D. It acts as a vital tool against social anxiety.

Q3. What is self-confidence likened to in the text?

A. The mirror of truth.

B. A difficult challenge.

C. The elixir of youth.

D. A fleeting emotion.

Q4. Why is it crucial to learn how to boost self-confidence according to the text?

A. To achieve overall life satisfaction and improvement.

B. To ensure constant social activity.

C. To prevent any type of anxiety.

D. To maintain a youthful appearance.

Part II. TRANSCRIPT

We’re always performing, whether that’s professionally, socially, or personally. Such performances rely on self-confidence in so many ways. (Q1) When you are at work, excelling feels within your grasp when confidence is oozing from you.

ooze vi. 渗出

(Q2) Socially, showing up when you’re self-confident is easier, which is also a vital tool in combating social anxiety.

Personally, looking in the mirror is a wholly more relaxing experience with self-confidence. Without it, things can be difficult. Self-confidence gives you the skip in your step that prompts you to try new experiences, meet new people and simply enjoy a happier existence.

So, naturally, pushing yourself to live the best version of your life is difficult when that inner drive is waning. (Q3) There’s nothing like self-confidence, it’s the elixir of youth and the driving force behind humankind. (Q4) It’s why learning how to boost it is pivotal for overall life satisfaction and improvement.

wane v. 衰落；减弱

elixir n. 灵丹妙药

pivotal adj. 关键性的；核心的

Part III. KEY

Q1. B. 细节题。文章中提到：“When you are at work, excelling feels within your grasp when confidence is oozing from you.” 意为：“在工作时，当你充满自信时，在工作中表现出色会感觉触手可及。” 这句话直接对应选项B，当你自信满满的时候。因此答案为B。

Q2. D. 细节题。文章中提到：“Socially, showing up when you’re self-confident is easier, which is also a vital tool in combating social anxiety.” 意为：“在社交方面，自信让你更容易参与其中，并且它也是对抗社交焦虑的重要工具。” 直接对应选项D，即自信在社交方面是对抗社交焦虑的一个重要工具。因此答案为D。

Q3. C. 细节题。文章最后一段指出：“There’s nothing like self-confidence, it’s the elixir of youth and the driving force behind humankind.” 意为：“没有什么能比得上自信，它是青春的灵丹妙药，也是驱动人类前进的力量。” 这句话将自信比喻成“青春的灵丹妙药”，对应选项C。因此答案为C。

Q4. A. 推理题。文章最后一句提到：“It’s why learning how to boost it is pivotal for overall life satisfaction and improvement.” 意为：“这就是为什么学会如何提升自信对于整体生活满意度和改善至关重要。” 对应选项A。因此答案为A。

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