Everyone knows that athletes work out to strengthen their bodies. But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as         . Careful study suggests that the best athletes win         because they think they can win.
Thinking positive thoughts seems to give possibility for         in sports. People who say to themselves over and over" I know I can do this," often find they have the advantage to win. On the other hand, people often        ，who think, "! can’t win. ”
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating           in the mind. They are told to think of each         they must make to win. One skater liked to imagine a star bursting inside her, supporting her with energy. Another athlete who wanted to feel         pictured himself as a bird floating in the air.
Next time you want to do something well, try training your         to help you. If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see improvement in what you really can do. Positive thinking and pictures created in your mind can help you win!

A．important B．interesting C．possible D．correct

A．mostly B．almost C．partly D．nearly

A．failure B．goals C．win D．success

A．fail B．succeed C．win D．pass

A．ideas B．pictures C．thoughts D．movements

A．place B．drive C．jump D．move

A．encouraged B．excited C．calm D．happy

A．body B．mind C．thought D．imagination