[填空题]It often appears that we have more to gain by speaking than by listening. One big advantage of speaking is that it gives you a chance to control others’ thoughts and actions. Whatever your goal--to have a prospective boss hire you, to (36) others to vote for the (37) of your choice, or to describe the way you want your hair cut-the key to success seems to be the ability to speak well.
Another (38) advantage of speaking is the chance it provides to gain the (39) , respect, or liking of others. Tell jokes, and everyone will think you’re a real wit. Offer advice, and they’ll be grateful for your help. Tell them all you know, and they’ll be (40) by your wisdom. But keep quite.., and it seems as if you’ll look like a worthless nobody.
Finally, talking gives you the chance to release energy in a way that listening can’t. When you’re (41) , the chance to talk about your problems can often help you feel better. In the