Nearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be the time for a few lessons in confidence. You can build your confidence by following some suggestions from doctors.

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 yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people. Think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it.

If you start feeling self-conscious (自我意识) in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people.Remember, you are not alone. Other people are caring 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 singers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards(回报). But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know more about you.

1.The main purpose of the article is to __________________.

A. explain how shyness developed

B. prove that shyness can be got over

C. tell readers that shyness is natural

D. suggest ways of dealing with shyness

2.Which of these can you conclude from the article?

A. The attempt(尝试) to overcome shyness is always worthwhile.

B. Singers choose their work to fight shyness.

C. The attempt to overcome shyness is always bad.

D. Shy people never have any fun.

3.What is the source of suggestions for fighting shyness.

A. The author of the article.

B. Shy men and women.

C. Popular singers.

D. Doctors.

4.According to the passage, a shy person should________________.

A. try to be confident B. try to be skilled

C. perform better with others D. be careful.

5.Where would this article probably appear?

A. On the front page of a newspaper.

B. In a popular magazine.

C. In a science book.

D. In an interesting story book.

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Fishing with Grandpa

One day, my grandfather went fishing, and let me go with him. He handed the rod (钓竿) to me, held my ______and taught me how to throw my line into the water. Our bobbers floated (浮标漂浮着) together as we sat there, hoping for a bite. The sun ______ us. We sat and talked, “I remember when I could sit here and watch the fish______ in the water,” he said. “Sometimes, they’d jump out and ______ beside me. I didn’t need a rod and bait (饵) at that moment. ” “We have to be ______,” he continued, “The fish may come or they may not. It doesn’t matter. We’re out in the ______. It’s a beautiful day. We’re lucky to have the warmth of the sun. If it had rained, we wouldn’t be here. ” He sat against a tree. “Yes, it’s a ______ day,” he said. I watched our bobbers. ______ fish pulled them under that day. It didn’t matter. I was with Grandpa. I felt grown up. Just being with him was special. He was well loved by everyone and I wanted to ______ him when I grew up. He’d worked hard all his life for what little he had, but he could still find time to laugh. He was a relaxing man. In the short time we had together, he ______me many things: how to hold a rod, the value of a good time, the value of a good friend, respect for my elders, and the importance of working hard and living harder. The list is long.

1.A. feet B. legs C. arms D. ears

2.A. warmed B. heated C. shone D. brightened

3.A. running B. going C. lying D. swimming

4.A. stand B. sleep C. land D. sit

5.A. excited B. sad C. worried D. patient

6.A. day B. sun C. water D. pool

7.A. funny B. great C. big D. busy

8.A. Many B. Enough C. Some D. No

9.A. look after B. learn from C. be like D. care for

10.A. taught B. gave C. ask D. wish

Each New Year is a time for change and a fresh start, so many people like to make New Year's Resolutions(决心). A New Year's Resolution is a promise you make to yourself to do something good or to stop doing something bad in the New Year. Here are some teenagers' New Year's Resolutions for 2016.

My New Year's Resolution is to get healthy. I'll stop drinking soda, and I'll eat more fruit at least an apple every day. I'll also do more exercise, such as playing basketball for half an hour every day.

Brandon

I want to get better grades in the New Year. To realize it, I will pay more attention in class, do homework on time and study hard. When I have difficulties with lessons, I'll ask others for help instead of giving it up.

Laura

I would like to be nice to the people around me, and not get angry for every little thing that others say or do to me. When I do feel angry, I'll take a break and find good ways to deal with it like exercising, reading, writing, or talking with a friend or parent.

Jack

I'll try to be more helpful to others. I will start with small things, like helping my parents clean the house and wash dishes after meals. I'd also like to volunteer in some places in my community.

Erica

1.What's Brandon's New Year's Resolution?

A. To get healthy.

B. To get better grades.

C. To be nice to others.

D. To be helpful to others.

2.Who will pay more attention to study?

A. Brandon. B. Laura. C. Jack. D. Erica.

3.Jack will try not to be .

A. lazy B. dirty C. rude D. angry

4.Erica would like to help her parents .

A. do shopping B. cook meals

C. clean the house D. wash the car

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