To forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to recent research. How should you start to forgive? Try the following steps: Calm yourself. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique. You can lake a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure:a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don't wait for an apology. Many times, the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurl you, or they just don't see things the same way. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time. Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you. Take control away from your offender. Rethinking your hurl gives power to the person who causes you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Try to see things from your offender's angle. If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender's point of view. Don't forget to forgive yourself. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge. 9. People who forgive tend to be().

Questions 9 to 12 are based on the following passage. To forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to recent research. How should you start to forgive? Try the following steps: Calm yourself. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique. You can lake a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure:a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don't wait for an apology. Many times, the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurl you, or they just don't see things the same way. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time. Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you. Take control away from your offender. Rethinking your hurl gives power to the person who causes you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Try to see things from your offender's angle. If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender's point of view. Don't forget to forgive yourself. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge. 9. People who forgive tend to be(). A. smart B. hopeful C. stressed D. sensitive 10. What is the way to manage stress?() A. To wait for an apology B. To hate people hurting you. C. To realize the power of virtue D. To think of something pleasant. 11. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?() A. You should leave your hurt behind. B. The offender deserves greater power. C. The offender cannot control himself. D. You should rethink your wounded feelings 12. Why does the writer suggest writing a letter to yourself?() A. To act out of love. B. To meet a challenge. C. To understand your offender. D. To learn to forgive yourself.