[스크랩] Lesson 2 Good habits, Bad Habits

Lesson 2
Good habits, Bad Habits

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Topic 1
Good habits and Bad Habits

Get out a pencil and check your habits. If you don’t know your habits, just check or mark the habits that are most like you.

1. I often blame all of my problems on my friends or others.
2. I think I am in charge of my life, and I take care of myself.
3. I don’t like to make plans or think about tomorrow.
4. I usually begin with the end in mind.
5. I often put off doing my homework until tomorrow.
6. I usually do the most important things first.
7. I don’t like anyone else to succeed at anything. I think that I lose, if someone else wins.
8. I always think that everyone can win at something, and practice small acts of kindness.
9. I often talk a lot and express my side of the story first.
10. I usually listen to other people sincerely and say sorry when I make a stupid mistake.
11. I don’t like to get along with other people because they are different from me.
12. I like working together with others to find new and better ways.
13. I am so busy with life that I never take time to better myself.
14. I usually read the newspaper, go to a library or a museum, and do other things to better myself.

Read your choices again. Then, think about which are good habits and which are bad ones. Odd numbers are bad habits; even numbers are good habits. How many good habits do you have? How many bad habits do you have?

Here are the seven good habits that happy and successful teens have in common. These will act as a set of tools to help you live happy lives.

? Take charge for your life. Whether you fail or succeed will be up to you.
? Begin with the end in mind. You should have a clear picture of where you want to go with your life.
? Put first things first. You’ve got a lot to do and there just isn’t enough time to do them all. So, manage your time so that important things come first, not last.
? Think about what you are doing for others. Keep promises and do small acts of kindness.
? Listen to people sincerely and then hope to be understood. Remember that you have two ears and only one mouth.
? Work together to achieve more. Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.
? Find and develop your own talent, hobby, or special interest. Care for your body, your mind, your heart and your spirit.

These habits will build on each other. Start will one small step―small, easy steps that you can do every day. These steps can become powerful tools in helping you achieve your larger goals.

Topic 2
The Best Way to Break a Bad Habit

<Jane>
I had a habit of eating too much. I always told myself, “Just this once won’t hurt.” But I always said it, and had a health and shape problem last year. So I decided to lose weight with my best friend. We encouraged each other. We kept a list of what we ate, and we showed it to each other. When we got really hungry, we took a walk together. The exercise helped, too. After four months, we could really see a difference.

<Minsu>
My bad habit was biting my fingernails. I did it when I was anxious or tired. Whenever they were a little long, I bit them off. One day, a friend of mine asked, “Why do your fingernails look so bad?” I never told her what happened to my fingernails. After that, I didn’t want anyone to see my fingernails. Finally, I started carrying a nail file with me. Instead of biting my nails, I began to take good care of them. After a month, they looked better.

<Ted>
I never planned a thing in my life. I used to do things as they occurred. I never set a goal to get better grades in school. I never thought that one should have an end in mind. Last summer, an uncle who ran a big business abroad visited my home. He told me that writing down his goals helped him succeed in life.
His visit caused me to make a 180-degree change. I created a mental picture of where I wanted to be in five years. I had a vision of being my own person. So I made a list of what I would have to do.
I have kept a diary since then. My diary gives me hope when I read it, and it reminds me of a better way to live life.

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제안에 답하기
A: Let’s play baseball after school.
B: Sorry, I can’t. I’m going shopping with Paul.

사과하기
A: I can’t tell you how sorry I am.
B: That’s all right.

충고하기
A: I have a toothache.
B: I suggest you go and see a doctor.

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A: How could you break my vase?
B: I’m terribly sorry, but it wasn’t my fault.

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