B. Write a brief summary of the text. Compare your summary with that of your deskmate and see which one can better describe the main idea of the text. (P27)
    The passage starts with a dialogue between a young woman and her neighbor, which suggests that few people in our society are aware of the importance of encouragement. After that the author puts forward his argument that everyone needs encouragement and that everyone must learn to praise others. Then he explains why praise can work miracles to improve interpersonal relationships. Positive and negative examples from daily life are also provided to further illustrate the effects of encouragement through giving praise. The passage concludes with a vivid comparison and an old saying, stressing that praise benefits the giver as well as
the receiver. Information Organization P (56)