224.Power of Words The power of words is sometimes hard to understand. (1)
If you have goals and dreams in life,write them down and speak them out. As the ancient proverb says,"Your tongue has the power of life and death."That means that your words have the power to finally cause things to happen,even life or death.(2)
For example,an encouraging word to someone who is down can lift him up and help him make it through the day. Words can have a powerful effect on your subconscious(潛意識的)brain.And it will in turn affect your life greatly. Be very careful,because your words have destructive(破壞性的)power too.You have probably heard of children being scolded by their parents and developing a bad self-image.(3)
They say it is important to praise children four times for each scolding. (4)
It's not your parents,your past relationships,your job,the economy,or your age that is to blame(責(zé)怪).You and only you are responsible for every decision you make. We may all experience the power of words in our life,even when we were very young.(5)
Encouraging words from our teachers or parents when we fail in the exam can make us work harder at our lessons,while blame or scolding will make things worse.
A.Most kids have that experience. B.But an encouraging word can go quite a long way. C.Everything you do is based on the choices you make. D.You should try to be encouraged and think positively. E.Your words are likely to bring out something amazing. F.The familiar words can help us build up a good relationship with others. G.We all need positive words especially when we are in trouble or need help.
228.Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes,and you will find your dinner already prepared for you. (英譯漢)