will have.But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others.For example，when returning an item to a store，we might use warm，friendly language during the exchange.And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner.Or harsh(刻薄的)and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.

　　Words possess power because of their lasting effects.Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us！Before speaking，we should always ask ourselves：Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn't pass this test，then it's better left unsaid.

　　Words possess power：both positive and negative.Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self­esteem(自尊) and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.

　　【语篇解读】　本文讲述的是语言的威力，以及语言对人的影响。告诉我们说话之前要三思。

　　1．Why should we not feel embarrassed when talking to ourselves?

　　A．Talking to ourselves is believed to be good for our health.

　　B．It does harm to have "self­talk" when we are alone.

　　C．Talking to ourselves helps us to solve all the problems.

　　D．Almost everybody has the habit of talking to oneself.

　　A　[细节理解题。根据第二段的"In fact，we really shouldn't be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit."和第三段第一句话"This'self­talk'helps us motivate ourselves，remember things，solve problems，and calm ourselves down."可知，我们从这个习惯中得到很大的益处。故答案为A。]

　　2．The underlined phrase "give ourselves a pat on the back" in Paragraph 3 means" "．

　　A．blame ourselves

　　B．punish ourselves

　　C．talk to ourselves

D．praise ourselves