Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/
- minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz /
- persist /per-SIST/
- phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/
- consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt-lee/
[noun] – a particular way of considering something
He writes from another person’s perspective.
[verb] – to reduce something to the least possible level or amount
We must minimize the risk of infection.
[verb] – to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way
He will persist in riding that dreadful bicycle.
[noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting
This phenomenon can be easily explained.
[adverb] – in a way that does not change
The company has consistently outperformed its larger rivals.
Article reading:
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Many of us make the same mistakes over and over, yet fresh perspectives might help us draw essential conclusions from our mistakes.
Failure is frequently considered an accomplishment. The road to success must pass through disappointments; they mark a turning point in our lives that will finally lead to victory. We are urged to move forward instead of giving up. If only everything were that easy. Numerous psychological studies conducted over the past ten years have revealed that most people find it difficult to respond positively to failure. Instead, we attempt to minimize the importance of the endeavor we failed at, which could make us less inclined to persist and complete our mission. The “sour-grape effect” is the name given to this phenomenon. Alternatively, we can be unaware of our mistakes and carry on as usual, which inhibits us from understanding a superior method to enhance our performance in the future. Inspirational speakers like to use these words from the author Samuel Beckett: “Fail again. Fail better.” But the reality is that most of us consistently fail similarly. According to a recent study, these pitfalls can be avoided. These answers are frequently counterintuitive: advising someone else who could be going through a similar situation is one of the finest ways to learn from your mistakes, for instance. It turns out that by helping others succeed, you can also improve your chances of success.
Failures are a necessary component of life. Additionally, you might discover that the path to success is a little bit simpler to navigate if you can learn to deal with disappointment and draw lessons from it.
Failure is frequently considered an accomplishment. The road to success must pass through disappointments; they mark a turning point in our lives that will finally lead to victory. We are urged to move forward instead of giving up. If only everything were that easy. Numerous psychological studies conducted over the past ten years have revealed that most people find it difficult to respond positively to failure. Instead, we attempt to minimize the importance of the endeavor we failed at, which could make us less inclined to persist and complete our mission. The “sour-grape effect” is the name given to this phenomenon. Alternatively, we can be unaware of our mistakes and carry on as usual, which inhibits us from understanding a superior method to enhance our performance in the future. Inspirational speakers like to use these words from the author Samuel Beckett: “Fail again. Fail better.” But the reality is that most of us consistently fail similarly. According to a recent study, these pitfalls can be avoided. These answers are frequently counterintuitive: advising someone else who could be going through a similar situation is one of the finest ways to learn from your mistakes, for instance. It turns out that by helping others succeed, you can also improve your chances of success.
Failures are a necessary component of life. Additionally, you might discover that the path to success is a little bit simpler to navigate if you can learn to deal with disappointment and draw lessons from it.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- When was the last time you failed at something? Could you tell me about it?
- Do you consider failure an accomplishment? Why or why not?
- If you were to correct one failure you made, what would it be? Why?
- Do you agree that failures are a necessary component of existence?
- Why are failures important? Please elaborate on your answer.
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- disappointment
- conduct
- endeavor
- unaware
- path