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Pronunciation and listening skillsIts a Small WorldIts a world of laughter, a world of tears.Its a world of hopes, and a world of fears.There is so much that we share, that its time were aware.Its a small world after all. Its a small world after all. Its a small world after all. Its a small world after all. Its a small, small world.Conversation1Mary: I really feel nervous about facing so many people.Ben: Take it easy. You are the hostess of tonights English party.Mary: Yes, but Im afraid I would make a mess of it.Ben: Mary, you should have more confidence in yourself.Mary: You know, Ive never hosted such a big party in English. And the students will definitely have high expectations.Ben: Please lighten up and be more confident, Mary. You have hosted many Chinese parties before, right? And you can speak English quite well!Mary: I know that, Ben, but I still feel nervous.Ben: Im sure you will do it well. Come on!Mary: Well, anyway, its good to have your support and encouragement.Conversation 2Simone: Gabriel, they are about to introduce you. Youre the next to perform. Are you ready?Gabriel: Noyesno!Simone: You dont look so well. Are you all right?Gabriel: I dont know, but now I cant calm down and my mouth feels dry.Simone: Why dont you believe you can do it? Take a deep breath and you will feel fine.Gabriel: Oh Gosh! If I go out there, Im sure I will forget my lines!Simone: Just have confidence. Youre well-prepared so you will perform well. OK, theyve just announced your name. Get out there!PassageWhen Gilbert Arenas entered the NBA, for the first 40 games of his career he sat on the bench. They said he was going to play zero minutes. But Gilbert Arenas believed he was a talented basketball player and that they didnt see the talent he had. Instead of sitting there being bitter, Gilbert Arenas kept on practicing. Every day he competed intensely in one-on-one or organized team matches, and didnt go home until late at night. For him, it wasnt even about basketball anymore, it was about proving them wrong. Now hes a hero instead of a zero in the field of basketball, but he still chooses to