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Have you ever compared yourself to others and wished to be more like them? We are all different. Accepting who you are helps you feel happier and more positive.
1. What is self-acceptance? Self-acceptance means learning to accept the things that make you who you are. As well as enjoying what you’re good at, like sport, science or singing, self-acceptance means valuing the parts of you that don’t shine brightly. It is a habit of being kind to yourself when you are not perfect.
2. How is self-acceptance good for me? When you accept who you are, you worry less about things you can’t change. This makes you feel happier and more confident. Learning to accept everything about yourself can also help you discover and focus on what you can really do. A person may not be very good at remembering things, but may be great at DIY. Then he or she can spend more time on hands-on activities and consider related jobs.
3. ▲ Start by making a list of all the things you like about yourself. Maybe you’re good at cooking, or people find it easy to talk to you. Ask your friends for help. Also, try saying kind, positive things to yourself in a mirror every morning. It’s also important to look after yourself by eating healthy food and getting enough sleep.
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) 26. The passage is most likely taken from
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A. a teenage magazine
B. a travel guide
C. a story book
D. a sports newspaper
( ) 27. How does the passage introduce its topic in the beginning?
A. By giving a set of data.
B. By calling on people to act.
C. By quoting an old saying.
D. By describing a situation.
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) 28. What should we do when some parts of us don’t shine brightly?
A. To ask others for advice.
B. To avoid talking about them.
C. To learn to value them.
D. To compare ourselves with more people.
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) 29. Which of the following is the most suitable for
▲?
A. How can I accept myself?
B. When should I accept myself?
C. What should I do every morning?
D. How can I live a healthy life?
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) 30. What does the passage advise us to do to accept ourselves?
A. Work to the highest standards.
B. Give up your goals.
C. Keep healthy.
D. Don’t be too kind.