The Force of Habits
Habits,whether good or bad,are gradually formed.The more we do a thing,the more we tend to like doing it; and if we do not continue to do it,we feel uncomfortable.This is called the force of habits,and the force of habits should be fought against.
This applies even to such good things as work or rest.Some people form a bad habit of working too much,and others of idling too much.Bad habits,once formed,are difficult to get rid of.
The wise man always remembers to check any bad habits.He warns himself “I am now becoming idle” or “I like too many sweets” or “I smoke too much”.And then adds,“I will get myself out of this bad habit at once.”
On Test and Test Talking
The purpose of a test is to check how much we students have learned about a subject.It not only helps make our newly acquired(已获得的) knowledge permanent(永久的),but also enables us to find out what needs to spend more time improving.
But some students do not deal with test correctly.Some of them are afraid of failing in a test.They cheat even at the risk of being caught on exams.Though cheating might give one “better grades”,it adds nothing to one’s knowledge.This dishonest behavior will do one more harm than good.
I think that we go to college in order to have our further studies,and prepare us to be qualified for the future job.Therefore,we should take a correct attitude towards test.As long as we study diligently and review our lessons regularly,we are sure to be used to serve its real purpose.
Is Failure a Bad Thing
Failure is a common occurrence in our daily life.Whatever we do,there are always two possible result:success or failure.Although everyone wants to succeed in what he tries,sometimes failure can’t be avoided.
Different people hold different attitudes towards failure.When faced with it,some can stand up to it,draw a useful lesson from it and try their best to fulfill what they are determined to do.Others,however,lose heart and give in.They do nothing but complain about themselves and objective conditions.
As a popular saying goes,“Failure teaches success.” In my opinion,what really counts(有价值) is not the failure itself,but the proper attitude we should take after it.I trust that as long as we keep to what is right and correct what is wrong,that is to say,learn a lesson from failure,we will be certain to succeed.So I am of the opinion that failure is not a bad thing.