Investigators were testing the effects of different colored walls on two groups of visitors to an exhibit of paintings.For the first group the room　 1　 (paint)white; for the second，dark brown.　 2　 　(move)of each group was followed by 　3　 　electrical system under the carpet.The experiment showed that those　 4　 　entered the dark brown room walked more quickly，covered more area，and spend 　5　 (little)time in the room than the people in the white environment.Dark brown stimulated more activity,　 6　 　the activity ended sooner.Another experiment presented three groups of subjects　 7　 　the same photographs，but each group was 　8　 a different kind of a room-an “ugly? room like a messy storeroom，an average room such as a nice office，and a nicely 　9　 (design)living room with carpeting and drapes.Results showed that the subjects in the studies suggest students do better on tests 　10　 　(take)in comfortable，attractive than in ordinary?looking or ugly rooms.

As I think back I realize how hard it is to view the world 　1　 　the eyes of my childhood.　 2　 　child?s mind is still filled with the idea that anything and everything is possible.They haven^,t begun building the mental walls yet.Watch a child 　3　 (learn)to walk and it^,s amazing.No matter how many times they fall down,they hop back up 　4　 they instinctively know that eventually they^,ll be able to walk.They don^,t have to worry what 　5　 think.They have no need to put up a front(讲面子).They are who they are.

But somewhere along the line they learn to be 　6　 (practice).Their creativity is blocked over time,as the world 　7　 (teach)them to fit in.Eventually they don^,t bounce back as fast　 8　 they fail.Learning is now something you have to do that is very boring and unpleasant.You and I 　9　 　tear down those walls that are closing in and start fresh.It^,s time to bring back that sense of joy and wonder.When you^,re setting your goals for the New Year,think like a child.Set your goals as if 10　 is possible.