Self-confidence is important to success. The more confident you are, the stronger and more powerful you will feel. With self-confidence, kids can encounter challenges, rather than feel crippled and be defeated by them. They will not give up easily, instead they will be motivated to achieve their goals and hold fast to their dreams.

解析 自信对于成功很重要，当我们遇到挫折的时候，自信使自己更不容易放弃。这段素材适用于和 “自信” 有关的题目，比如 “父母应该培养孩子的自信” 。涉及此素材的题目较少。

词汇和表达

★ self-confidence 自信心

★ powerful 强大

★ encounter challenges 遇到挑战

★ feel crippled 感觉受创

★ achieve one’s goal 实现某人的目标

★ hold fast to one’s dream 坚持某人的梦想

适用题目范围 父母应该培养孩子变得更自信等

适用题目

（1） When meeting problems in daily life, some like to solve it in a serious way, while others tend to deal with these setbacks in a humorous way . Which way do you think is better?Give your explanations in your response.[2019-5-6][2018-10-13]（ 答题提示：轻松应对更自信 ）

（2） Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: It is important to protect children from learning too soon about difficulties in life?[2018-5-12] 答题提示：不同意，让孩子学会面对困难，更加自信 ） EcBtiJxANv54ONDnCPQDy3qew60IGDffAz26UemisnguL0SLL1538qbsi1vraxar