Nearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be time for a few lessons in self-confidence. You can build your confidence by
following some suggestions from doctors and psychologists.
Make a decision not to hold back in conversations. What you have to say is just as important as what other people say. And don’t turn down party invitations just because of your shyness.
Prepare for yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of the good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people . I think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it.
If you start feeling self-conscious in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people, Remember, you are not alone. Other people are concerned about the impression they are making, too.
No one ever gets over being shy completely, but most people do learn to live with their shyness. Even entertainers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face the cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards. But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know about you.
1.Where would this article probably appear?
A.In a popular magazine |
B.On the top-line position of a newspaper |
C.In a science textbook |
D.In an encyclopedia (百科全书) |
2.The main purpose of the article is to _____.
A.explain how shyness developed |
B.recommend ways of dealing with shyness |
C.persuade readers that shyness is natural |
D.prove that shyness can be overcome |
3. Which of these can you conclude from reading the article?
A.Shy people never have any fun |
B.Entertainers choose their work to fight shyness |
C.The attempt to overcome shyness is always frustrating |
D.The attempt to overcome shyness is always rewarding |
4.Who probably gives the suggestion for fighting shyness?
A.The author of the article |
B.Shy men and women |
C.Doctors and psychologists |
D.Popular entertainers |
One day, when I was in high school, I saw a kid named Kyle from my class walking home from school with all his books, I thought to myself, “__21___ would anyone bring home all his books for the weekend? He must really be 22___.”As I was walking, I saw several kids running toward him. They ran at him, 23 all his books out of his arms and he fell down in the dirt, His glasses went 24 and landed in the grass.
My 25 went out to him. So, I ran over to him. 26 I handed him his glasses, he looked at me and said, “Hey, thanks!”
I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it 27 , he lived near me. We talked all the way home. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
Kyle was the 28 student of our class, one of those guys that really found themselves during high school. Therefore he had the 29 to prepare a 30 speech. On the graduation day, I could see that he was 31 . So, I patted him on the back and said, “Hey, big guy, you’ll be 32!” He looked at me and smiled.
He cleared his throat, and began. “Graduation is a time to 33 those who helped you make it through those 34 years. Your parents, your teachers… but mostly your friends, I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best 35 you can give him.”
I just looked at my friend with 36 as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to 37 himself over the weekend and was carrying his books home. “Thankfully, nothing happened. My friend 38 me from doing the unspeakable.”
Not until that moment did I realize that you should never underestimate(低估) the 39 of your actions. With one small gesture you can 40 a person’s life. For better or for worse.
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Long ago, man used to ______ with his hands but now man is used to ______ with machines, and sometimes a robot is used to ___ instead of people.
A.work, working, work |
B.work, working, working |
C.working, work, working |
D.working, work, work |
There is no need ______ because Mr. Smith is still sleeping.
A.hurry |
B.hurrying |
C.to hurry |
D.hurried |
Mr Smith, _____ of the _____ speech, started to read a novel.
A.tired; boring |
B.tiring; bored |
C.tired; bored |
D.tiring; boring |
She thought I was praising her son, _____ as a matter of fact, I was scolding him for his bad behavior at school.
A.while |
B.therefore |
C.which |
D.so that |