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练习一 SECTION A When our confidence is low we sometimes tend to believe what others think of us. We don’t have the 16　 in ourselves to believe ourselves. One individual who has 　17　 others’ beliefs is Les Brown. It started when he was just a baby. He was put up for adoption. Thankfully, he was adopted by Ms. Mamie Brown. She was a single parent, had limited financial resources, and little education. But she had a big 　18　, so she adopted Les. As Les was growing up he 　19　 difficulties in school. He was incorrectly labeled as a “slow learner”. When labels are put on children, they damage a child’s self-respect. 　20　, Les refused to believe what others believe his abilities to be. He had big dreams. He had no formal education beyond high school, yet he had 　21　 and was very persistent. He furthered his education by self-education. He had a passion to learn and to understand the human 　22　. Today he’s a very successful professional speaker and author. When he was growing up his self-respect and confidence were low. It took him many years to 　23　 his potential. Les is an example of someone who has overcome others’ belief. When listening to his videos and tapes, he describes confidence. He tells his story and how he 　24　 the challenges in his life. Listening to his speaking, and listening to his laugh, people find he’s very 　25　. To quote Les Brown, “You can’t expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances 　26　 you change.” For those who have low confidence, start reading about the Les Browns of the world. Many people have so much more potential than where they’re right now. If you have a dream, then start today to 　27　 yourself towards it. 16. A. idea B. courage C. question D. confidence 17. A. believed B. achieved C. disobeyed D. won 18. A. dream B. heart C. fortune D. house 19. A. met with B. worked out C. found out D. dealt with 20. A. Generally B. However C. Instead D. Naturally 21. A. determination B. money C. morality D.