探索科學
The good news is that even though we may feel like an impostor sometimes, we don't have to feel that way forever.
好消息是,盡管我們有時可能會覺得自己是冒名頂替者,但我們不用一直有這種感受。
There are some things we can do to see ourselves more positively.
我們可以採取一些行動來更樂觀正面地看待自己。
Here are a few tips to cope with this syndrome.
以下是一些可以對付這個症候群的訣竅。
1.Monitor your thoughts:
1.留意你的想法:
Pay attention to when you start having negative thoughts about your abilities.
注意你什麼時候會開始對自己的能力有負面的想法。
Then ask yourself: "Are these thoughts helping me or not?"
然後問你自己:「這些想法對我有幫助嗎?」
2.Seek support from others:
2.尋求他人支持:
Anyone can learn to believe in themselves, but we may need support at times.
任何人都能學習去相信自己,但我們有時也需要支持。
It is suggested that we talk to someone we trust, such as family and friends, when we doubt our abilities.
建議可以在我們質疑自己的能力時,向我們信任的人訴說,像是家人和朋友。
3.Be willing to learn:
3.積極學習:
It can also be helpful to remember that we can practice and improve those skills which we don't think are good enough.
將我們可以練習並改善那些我們覺得不夠好的技能這件事記在心上也是有幫助的。
Further, it is not wrong or stupid to ask for help if we need it.
此外,尋求我們需要的幫助並沒有錯也不愚蠢。
We can learn a lot from the knowledge and example of others.
我們可以從別人的知識和典範中學到很多。
4.Remember that no one is perfect:
4.要記得沒有人是完美的:
Even with practice, we may sometimes still feel like an impostor, and that is OK.
盡管有了練習,我們仍可能時不時會覺得自己是個冒牌貨,而這個想法也是沒有問題的。
Everyone will have bad days and encounter obstacles.
每個人都會有低潮和遇到困境的時候。
That doesn't make us worse or less intelligent than other people.
那不會讓我們比其他人更糟糕或是不聰明。
Once we understand that, we will be on the road to building confidence in ourselves and our own unique abilities.
一旦我們理解這個道理,我們就能漸漸對自己和自己獨特的才能建立自信心。
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★為全民英檢初級必背單字 單字片語 Words & Phrases
1. positively adv.正面地
◆ You should stop complaining about your life and start thinking positively.
你應該停止抱怨你的人生並開始正面思考。
2. cope with... 對付/處理·
◆ Owen is good at coping with daily stress.
歐文擅於處理日常壓力。
3. monitor vt.密切關注;監視
◆ The doctor closely monitored her patient's condition.
那位醫生密切關注她病人的狀況。
4. doubt vt.懷疑,質疑
◆ It's unwise of you to constantly doubt your manager's decisions.
不斷地質疑你主管的決策是不明智的。
5. be willing to V 願意(做) ⋯⋯
◆ Your grades can only improve if you are willing to study.
只要你願意讀書,你的成績就會進步。
6. further adv. 而且, 此外
◆ John is really smart and polite. Further, he also has many friends.
約翰真的很聰明又有禮貌。而且,他還有很多朋友。
7. encounter vt.遭遇,遇到
◆ The scientists encountered many problems when performing the experiment.
科學家在做實驗時遇到很多問題
8. intelligent a.聰明的,聰穎的
◆ Cadence is considered the most intelligent student in class.
凱登思被認為是班上最聰明的學生。
補充詞彙 Extra Words & Phrases
◎ obstacle [ˈɑbstəkəl] n. 障礙
◆ A rabbit can jump obstacles up to three feet high.
兔子可以跳過3英尺高的障礙物。
※ up to ”意為“多達”。例如：
◆ I can take up to four people in my car.
我的車能載4 個人。
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混合題型
1. According to the Day 1 article, what is NOT a feeling someone with impostor syndrome may have?
(A) Feeling afraid to let people know they have little knowledge.
(B) Feeling too unskilled to take part in any sports games.
(C) Feeling lonely when nobody notices their good performance.
(D) Feeling too stupid to become an outstanding student.
Answer the following questions with the information provided in the Day 1 article.
(1) In what situations does impostor syndrome occur more often?
(2) What are the factors that would cause impostor syndrome?
3 Read the descriptions below, and decide which tip is used to deal with impostor syndrome.
Description / Tip
(a) If you don't think your skills are good enough, there is always room for improvement.
(b) Keep an eye on your negative thoughts when they turn up.
(c) Turn to your family and friends for help whenever you start questioning your abilities.
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混合題型
1. C
2. (1) starting a new job or meeting a new group of people
(2) personality traits, family background, and childhood
memories
3. (a) be willing to learn (b) monitor your thoughts
(c) seek support from others
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