First Listening
Having ideas about a story before you read it is an important reading skill. Please listen to a very short piece of recording.
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The writer learned from his grandparents that you are either honest or you are not; there is no middle ground. Honesty is a moral standard inside of you that you use to judge the quality of your behavior. Honesty is in short supply. You must demand it of yourself. A good test of honesty involves three key principles: first, standing firmly for your convictions when confronted with pressure; second, always giving other people the praise they merit; third, being honest and open about who you are. Self-respect and a clear conscience help make relationships with others stronger.
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Second Listening
Now listen to the recording for the second time and try to the best of your ability to answer the following questions.
1. What must you have in order to be honest?
2. What are the three principles that constitute honesty?
3. What two qualities help make relationships stronger?