Question

Three Signs of True Confidence

Many people mistakenly believe that confident people are somehow special and unique. The truth about confidence is that it's an acquired skill. 1.Even fewer remain confident through the painful process of adolescence and adulthood. Here is what true confidence looks like:

They are quietly strong and firm2.They know their self-worth, and they've also learned humility(谦逊).Their achievements are part of who they are, but they're not all that they are. Often they experience diversity in their life. They learn that material success comes and goes, but the steady strength that fuels their core can never be taken away from them.

They are sympathetic and happy to see others succeed. 3.They never feel threatened by another person's beauty, wealth, talent or success. They don't deny others 'opportunities and support. You will often see a confident person encourage others. They know that another person's success does not diminish(减少)their own.

They are independent from outside approval. Confident people are not afraid of criticism, because their realistic feeling of self-worth acts as an acid test that allows them to differentiate between helpful criticism and personal attacks. They like to learn from the former, and dismiss the latter. They know that they can't please everyone, and they don't waste their time trying. 4. The main guiding force in their lives is their own internal compass.

5.It has to be learned and earned, often through years of questioning and mistakes. It requires open-mindedness, a strong sense of personal responsibility, and much emotional maturity. But it is rarely easy to obtain but it is worth the effort.

A.Very few people are born with it.

B.Gaining true confidence isn't easy.

C.Confident people never seek outside approval.

D.Many people pretend to have confidence, which is wrong.

E.Today, I'm inviting you to open yourself up to true confidence.

F.Confident people don't feel the need to prove anything to anyone.

G.They never tease or put down others to make themselves feel better

Answer

1.A

2.F

3.G

4.C

5.B

【解析】

本文是说明文。文章讲述了充满自信的人的真实表现。

1.根据设空前一句可知，“关于自信的真相是，它是一种后天习得的技能。”由此可知，A项Very few people are born with it.（很少有人是天生的。）切题。故选A。

2.根据下文可知，“他们知道自己的价值，也学会了谦卑。”由此可知，F项Confident people don't feel the need to prove anything to anyone.（自信的人不觉得有必要向任何人证明什么。）切题。故选F。

3.根据设空前一句可知，“他们富有同情心，乐于看到别人成功。”由此可知，G项They never tease or put down others to make themselves feel better（他们从不为了让自己感觉更好而取笑或贬低别人。）切题。故选G。

4.根据下文可知，“他们生活中的主要指导力量是他们自己的内在指南针。”由此可知，C项Confident people never seek outside approval.（自信的人从不寻求外界的认可。）切题。故选C。

5.根据下文可知，“它必须通过多年的质疑和错误来学习和获得。”由此可知，B项 Gaining true confidence isn't easy.（获得真正的自信并不容易。）切题。故选B。