Have you ever been caught in difficulties? Remember that self-confidence is (1) than a knife. You can use it to (2) a challenge. Read the short story below to (3) the power of self-confidence.
A man was trying to find his way (4) a dark cave with a light of hope from a lantern(灯笼). Finally, he could see some sunlight in the cave, which made him (5) . But as he drew closer, he was (6) to see a big rock standing before him.
He pushed the rock, but it stood there firmly without (7) even a little. He tried again, but it prevented him from (8) the place. The man felt (9) being swallowed by a whale that was waiting to enjoy its supper. He sat (10) the big rock in the mouth of the dark cave looking back on his adventure. He had overcome many difficulties and (11) he would overcome this one, too.
So he said to himself with confidence, “ I will
(12) here.” He encouraged himself and it added to his power and gave him more
(13) in pushing the huge rock.
The rock moved a little, which encouraged him to work (14) . Thanks to all his efforts, slowly the rock made (15) for him. He walked along the bright and ever green path before him----with (16)
We all may meet (17) in our life. Some people don’t believe they can overcome them and choose to (18) , but some choose to face them with confidence. Those who give up will (19) succeed. Only those who face difficulties with confidence will (20) their ways and succeed in life in the end.