Question

【题目】Everyone wants to be self-confident, but maybe we just don’t know how to be. Here are some tips on how you can feel more confident about yourself.

【1】 Everyone has shortcomings. When you have found your shortcomings, work to overcome them. If you are a shy person, take part in social activities, such as parties, and speak to at least one or two people there.

Second, try to spend more time with positive people. Successful and confident people have their own ways of settling problems.【2】

Third, set goals for yourself. With each goal you achieve, your self-confidence will increase.【3】We are afraid that we might lose. Stop thinking like that and give yourself a chance.

Fourth, start each day with a sense of opportunity.【4】Think positively about yourself.

Actually everyone has his or her own way of becoming confident.【5】Friends might have useful suggestions, too. In short, as long as you try new things, you are sure to become more confident.

A. Pay attention and learn from them.

B. You should talk with your friends.

C. First, don’t think about your weak points.

D. It’s not always right to ask friends for help.

E. Sometimes we might be afraid of trying new things.

F. Start your day by reading something encouraging.

G. First, you should know what your weak points are.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】G

【2】A

【3】E

【4】F

【5】B

【解析】试题分析：每个人都要自己有信心，作者在文章中提出了5条很实用的提高信心的建议。

【1】G 本题可以根据顺序关系得出答案。第一段最后一句Here are some tips on how you can feel more confident about yourself.提出下面是一些具体的建议。在3-5段中的second, third, fourth都提示C项“First, don’t think about your weak points.”符合上下文串联。

【2】A 本段建议我们要向成功人士学习。横线前句Successful and confident people have their own ways of settling problems告诉我们成功人士有自己解决问题的方法，我们要学习他们的这些方法。故A项“Pay attention and learn from them.”符合上下文串联。

【3】E 本段建议set goals for yourself.要为自己设立目标，设立了目标以后我们才会努力去实现，才不会害怕尝试新鲜事物。故E项符合本段中心思想。

【4】F 根据横线后句Think positively about yourself.多想想积极的事情。也就是说我们要多看一下积极向上能够鼓励我们向前努力的东西，故F项符合上下文串联。

【5】B 根据横线后句Friends might have useful suggestions, too.朋友也能够给我们提很多有用的建议。也就是说作者建议我们多和朋友交流。故B项符合上下文串联。