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Many people think self-confidence is the key to a happy, successful life. But where does self-confidence come from?    【小题1】   .
I’m Lucy. Self-confidence means that I can do something well. It’s even better if someone else tells you that you’re good at something, too. When people listen to me and pay attention to my ideas, I know they like me. When people don’t listen, I sometimes feel sad.  【小题2】   .
I’m Jeff. Respect from my family and friends makes me feel the best. I don’t care if I’m the best football player, or I don’t get the highest grade on a test, or don’t succeed at everything I do.    【小题3】   . If someone says something unkind about you, you don’t mind that much because you know they’re wrong—that means you have self-confidence.
I’m Sue. I really feel good when my mum gives me a hug and says,“Have a nice day!”before I leave the house. Also, one day in a store I asked a salesman where to find something, and to my surprise, he said,“You have a beautiful smile.” For the rest of the day I was happy. These kinds of things have to come naturally and from the heart, but they make a big difference in the way a person feels.
   【小题4】  . Believe that no matter who you are, you can build your own self-confidence.

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I have n    7.  learned to respond (反应) to someone crying by just listening. I just listen. When they have cried all they need to cry, they find me there w   8.    them.

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Listen! I hear some birds ___________ the tree.

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