托福口语集训80题 112

112.Think about a book that you have enjoyed reading. Why did you like it? What was especially interesting about the book? Use specific details and examples to support your response.

 

The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale is one of my favorite books. Um . . . according to Dr. Peale, a positive outlook is essential to a happy, successful life. But what especially interesting about the book are the practical strategies that help maintain an optimistic approach to living, even when, uh, things don’t happen to be going well. He recommends reflection on all the aspects of life that are positive, and cultivating an “attitude of gratitude¹.” He also recommends positive statements and mental pictures to encourage and motivate and . . . and to replace negative thoughts that come to mind.

1 gratitude   

adj.感激，感谢

参考例句：

• I have expressed the depth of my gratitude to him.我向他表示了深切的谢意。
• She could not help her tears of gratitude rolling down her face.她感激的泪珠禁不住沿着面颊流了下来。