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【题目】 Shyness prevents some people from being as comfortable as they would like to be. Here are some tips for overcoming shyness.

Start small with people you know. Practice social behaviors like confident body language, introductions, small talk, asking questions, and invitations with the people you feel most comfortable around. Smile. Build your confidence this way. Then make new friends, too.

Think of some conversation starters. Often, the hardest part of talking to someone new is getting started. Think of conversation starters, like introduce yourself, giving a compliment, or asking a question, remember not to ask personal questions like ages or income. Being ready with a conversation starter makes it easier to get along with someone.

Practice what to say. When you are ready to thy something you have been avoiding because of shyness-like a phone call or a conversation-write down what you want to say beforehand. Practice it, maybe even in front of the mirror. Then just do it. Don’t worry if it is not perfect. Be proud that you have started. Next time, it’ll be even better because it will be easier.

Give yourself a chance. Find group activities where you can be with people who share your interests. People who are shy often worry about failing. Worries can keeps you from trying. So treat yourself like your own best friend. Encourage yourself instead of expecting to fail.

Be yourself. Being the real you-and daring to let yourself be noticed-is what attracts friend-and daring to let yourself be noticed-is what attracts friend. This is the most important.

【1】How many ways to shake shyness are mentioned in this passage?

A.TwoB.ThreeC.FourD.Five

【2】Which way is the most important to shake shyness?

A.Starting small with the people you know.B.Being the real you.

C.Practicing what you say.D.Thinking of some conversation starters.

【3】Which may not be the good conversation starter?

A.Hi, I’m Chris. We’re in the same English class.B.That jacket looks great on you.

C.Do you know when our report is due?D.How old are you?

【4】_________ prevents people to have a try?

A.WorryB.AngerC.FightD.Argument

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】B

【3】D

【4】A

【解析】

本文主要讲述了克服害羞的5个方法。

【1】

细节理解题。根据第2大段“Start small with people you know”从你认识的人开始；根据第3大段“Think of some conversation starters.”想一些开场白；根据第4大段“Practice what to say.”练习说什么；根据第5大段“Give yourself a chance”给你自己一个机会；根据第6大段“Be yourself.”做你自己。可知，一共是5个方法。故选D。

【2】

细节理解题。根据第6大段“Being the real you-and daring to let yourself be noticed-is what attracts friend-and daring to let yourself be noticed-is what attracts friend. This is the most important.”做真正的自己，这是最重要的。可知，故选B。

【3】

细节理解题。根据第3大段“remember not to ask personal questions like ages or income.”记得不要询问像年龄或收入这样的私人问题。可知，故选D。

【4】

细节理解题。根据第5大段“Worries can keeps you from trying.”担心会阻止你去尝试。可知，是担心。故选A。