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【题目】 Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, about 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. Now, scientists have some interesting ideas about why people are shy. Scientists say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful (警惕的) than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists believe some shyness is genetic (遗传的).

Family size may be another factor. Scientists at Harvard University found 66 percent of shy children had older brothers and sisters. These children were often bullied (欺侮) by their brothers and sisters. Therefore, they became shy. However, children with no brothers or sisters can be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. It’s hard for them to develop social skills as children from big families.

You may also be shy because of your birthplace. In Japan, most people are shy. But in Israel (以色列), only one third of people are. Why? One scientist says they treat failure differently. In Japan, when people fail, they blame (责备) themselves. In Israel, people often blame other things, such as family, friends, or bad luck.

For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can overcome your shyness. They suggest trying new things and talking with others more.

【1】What is the story mainly about?

A.Happiness.B.Shyness.C.Loneliness.D.Kindness.

【2】How many people feel shy at some point in their lives?

A.80 percent of people.B.50 percent of people.

C.15 to 20 percent pf people.D.6 percent of people.

【3】According to the story, what factors may result in shyness?

A.Genes, friends and birthplace.B.Genes, family size and birthplace.

C.Family size, friends and failure.D.Family size, birthplace and education.

【4】What suggestion do scientists give to shy people?

A.Blame their failure on others.B.Try to find out why they are shy.

C.Stay away from other shy people.D.Try new things and talk more.

【5】What can we infer from the story?

A.Most babies are born shy.B.If you are shy now, you will be shy forever.

C.Many shy children have older brothers and sisters.D.Shyness doesn’t influence people’s lives.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】B

【4】D

【5】C

【解析】

本文主要介绍了科学家对害羞这一性格特征进行的研究成果。

【1】主旨大意题。这篇短文主要介绍了害羞的成因及怎么改变这一性格特征的方法，所以这篇短文主要是关于害羞这一主题，故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据“Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives.”可知几乎百分之八十的人在一生的某个时刻感到害羞，故选A。

【3】细节理解题。根据文章的二三四段，分别介绍了可能导致害羞的三个原因。分别是：基因、家庭人数和出生地，故选B。

【4】细节理解题。根据短文最后“They suggest trying new things and talking with others more. ”可知科学家建议害羞的人尝试新事物多和人交谈，故选D。

【5】细节理解题。文章第三段中提到They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters.害羞的孩子中百分之六十六有哥哥或者姐姐。文章中说有些孩子生下来会害羞和安静，但不是大部分，排除A；害羞是可以改变的，排除B；害羞的人交友困难，课上不敢发言甚至找不到好的工作，所以害羞对人们的生活是有影响的，排除D；故选C。