40. ## 第二节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Personal Forgiveness
Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don't beat yourself up about them. To err (犯错) $is human. \_36\_ You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.$
In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal strengths.” $\_\_\_\_37\_\_\_\_ Are you caring$? Creative? Generous? A good listener? Fun to be around? They don’t have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that you’re proud of.
At the top of a second page, put the heading “Acts of kindness.” On this one, list all the positive things you’$ve done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day. \_\_\_\_38\_\_\_\_$
$You could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list. \_39\_ That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact, don$'t wait until you've made a mistake to try this — it's a great way to boost self-confidence at any time.
It's something of a cliché (陈词滥调) that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, it'$s true. \_40\_ We$'re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.
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