Nina felt nervous this morning. She couldn't believe that she decided to try out for a _____ show. She loved to sing _____ she disliked singing in front of other people.

Taking a deep _____, she pushed open the door of the theatre and went inside. The room was filled with laughing children. Nina saw Luz and others from her class. The bright, sunny room left her no place to _____. A few teachers sat on chairs. They waited for the children to become _____.

"Hi, Nina!" Luz called out. "I didn't think you would _____. You are so shy in front of people."

"That's not true," Nina said. "I'm not shy at all."

"Yeah, right," Luz chuckled(轻声地笑)and ran off to find a seat.

One by one the students got up on the stage(舞台)and did their ______.

"Nina Martinez!" a voice called out. It was Mrs Brent, the music teacher. Nina rose from her chair. She felt small as she walked to the huge, empty stage. Her face was hot and her shaking hands were as cold as ice.

"Close your eyes," said Mrs Brent kindly. "_____ about everyone else. Just sing."

Nina felt silly, but she gave it a try. She closed her eyes and raised her _____ and sang out. Her hands stopped ______. The song was so nice that everybody enjoyed it.

Nina heard Mrs Brent clap(鼓掌)loudly at the end of her song. "That's the first time I have really heard your voice," she said. "You are in the show!"

1.A. chat B. fashion C. dance D. talent

2.A. if B. but C. when D. and

3.A. chance B. time C. breath D. rest

4.A. hide B. stand C. speak D. sing

5.A. famous B. quiet C. active D. interested

6.A. take action B. fail C. try out D. show

7.A. homework B. bit C. exercises D. acts

8.A. Care B. Forget C. Think D. Hear

9.A. hand B. voice C. book D. photo

10.A. shaking B. hurting C. rising D. touching

How do you feel when you have to give a talk in front of class? What about when you go to a birthday party? Do you get really shy?

Shyness means feeling nervous or frightened when you’re around other people. Experts (专家)have found that more than 80 percent of middle school students feel afraid to be the center of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences.

It’s OK if it takes you a while to feel yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. It’s just a case of how much.

Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay for their food. Some are afraid of meeting new people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person.

If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing something you want to do, being shy isn’t a very big problem. Some experts say shy people are cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too.

You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good opportunities(机会)pass by just because of it! If you have to sing a song at a birthday party or practice your spoken English in front of others, just do it! There’s nothing to be afraid of.

1.What kind of shyness can be bad according to the passage?

A. You find it hard to enjoy yourself at a party.

B. You feel a little nervous when you go to a new place.

C. You seldom go outside, afraid of meeting new people.

D. You have a red face when you’re asked to answer a question in class.

2.If you have to practice your spoken English in class, ________.

A. just do it B. just refuse to do it

C. you’d better ask someone to help you D. tell your teacher you’re too shy to do that

3.We can infer(推理) from the passage that ________.

A. kids are all born shy B. you can’t change yourself

C. shy people can also be successful D. shy people aren’t good at working with others

4.What’s the best title for this passage?

A. Are you too shy? B. Think more for others!

C. Find out what you’re like! D. Once he was shy just like you!

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