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People who show confidence really seem to have it made. They seize more rewarding careers, keep good relationships, and just seem to do everything with more styles than the rest of us.
So what is the secret? There isn’t one. Self-confidence is a skill and habit that anyone can learn to develop. And although people who are raised in an encouraging environment with confident role models have a hard start in self-confidence development, we all can learn to become more confident at any age.
Try these simple tips for practicing and increasing your self-confidence levels:
Dare to fail. Anybody who’s out there bravely performing is going to fail repeatedly. If you are not failing, you are not trying. So don’t take failure too hard or too personally. Just learn to deal with it and use its lessons to keep improving.
When in doubt, pretend you know what you are doing. Because, if you are confident of your abilities, by the time you have done it, you will be experienced.
Dress for success. You don’t have to be beautiful to be confident. Make the most of your own unique physical characters and weaken your disadvantages.
Listen to yourself. You are the only person who knows what’s right for you. Don’t put others’ opinions above your own inner voice.
Build a confident vocabulary. Stop putting yourself down and give up continually blaming your tiny weaknesses. Learn to show up your strong points and the world will learn to see and celebrate them with you.
Pass on the praise. Praise others for their virtues and strengths. This practice will not decrease your confidence, but help increase it.
1. The passage is written mainly __________.
A. to explain the definition of self-confidence
B. to explain the secret of self-confidence
C. to tell people how important self-confidence is
D. to tell people how to build self-confidence
2.The underlined word “one” in the second paragraph refers to __________.
A. the secret of self-confidence
B. the skill of self-confidence
C. the style of doing things
D. a rewarding career
3.The main idea of the sixth paragraph is __________.
A. to be confident means to have no disadvantages
B. taking full advantage of your physical characters will help you be confident
C. your unique characters will help you be confident and be successful
D. to be confident means to be beautiful
4.All the following are tips to increase your self-confidence level EXCEPT_________.
A. not to be afraid of failure
B. dress yourself properly
C. pretend to know everything
D. make your advantages more obvious
5.__________ will weaken your self-confidence.
A. Praising others for their strong points
B. Always following others’ advice to do things
C. Giving up blaming your weaknesses
D. Believing in yourself
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Americans love to talk and generally it is OK to talk even to strangers about nearly any subject at any time as long as you are polite．However there are some subjects，like racism，American foreign policy，gun ownership，and religion that are best discussed among friends．
In America，it is OK to approach a stranger and start up a conversation with him as long as the subject is not too abstract．In America，it is not considered inappropriate to talk to people you don’t know．Talking to a stranger about the weather or the quality of nearby restaurants，or the prices in a grocery store is all perfectly fine．Even complimenting someone on the car they drive or asking them where they bought their clothes are all appropriate topics of conversation with complete strangers．
Generally，Americans prefer that people say what they think and they respect frankness．Usually when it comes to personal matters，it’s best to accentuate(强调)the positive：don’t tell someone that their children are ugly or that their cooking is terrible．However；it’s OK to tell someone that they are wrong as long as you do so politely and with respect．Americans generally believe that you show someone respect by telling them the truth．Don’t be afraid to be honest with Americans，but be appropriate．
Most Americans will start a conversation with a person they just met by asking them what they do for a living．This question is not only considered appropriate by Americans，but it’s also considered an important way to learn about someone．
【小题1】The passage mainly tells us ．
| A．how to make friends with Americans |
| B．how to make proper conversations with Americans |
| C．what Americans like to talk about in their dailv life |
| D．what to avoid in talking with Americans |
| A．How does America treat other countries |
| B．Where did you buy your wonderful car |
| C．What do you do |
| D．How is the dessert the nearby restaurant offers |
| A．point it out directly and politely |
| B．pretend not to see it |
| C．tell his friends about this |
| D．cover it up for him |
Having friends may well keep you healthier and help you deal with stress better.Some studies show that people with close friends have a greater ability to fight disease than people who are alone.
Make friendship a priority.Find the time to be with friends even if it means letting the lawn go unmowed or the dishes unwashed for a while.When you can’t get together, use the phone to keep in touch.
Open up to close friends. Maintaining a deep friendship requires a level of “heartfelt” intimacy (亲密)．Don’t be afraid to express your inner fears and disappointments. Listen to your friends when they have problems，but offer advice only when it’s wanted. Help raise friends’self?esteem when they are shaken by a job loss, or other such events.
Have different friends for different activities, such as going to the movies，singing in a choir，and joining in a bowling league.
Don’t wait for a friend to ask a favor. When a friend has the flu，offer to go to the store or drive his or her children to their after?school activities.
Never take a friendship for granted. Like a good marriage，friendship needs care and patience.Become a joiner. Find a group that matches your interests.
Talk to strangers. Conversations started in museums, laundry rooms，or bookstores can lead to firm friendship.
Enroll in an adult?education course. A classroom is an ideal place to meet others with similar interests.
1．People with close friends have a ________ ability to fight disease than people who are alone.
A．less B．greater C．poorer D．little
2．According to the passage，you’d better offer advice to your friends ________.
A．at any moment B．only when they are happy
C．only when they want it D．only when you are glad
3．What we should do to have friends according to the author?
A．Make friendship a priority.
B．Open up to close friends.
C．Never take a friendship for granted.
D．All the above.
4．Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A．You should have different friends for the same activities.
B．You should wait for a friend to ask a favor.
C．You should avoid talking with strangers in museums，laundry rooms，or bookstores.
D．You should never take a friendship for granted.
5．The underlined word “enroll” in the last paragraph means________.
A．give B．join C．get D．catch
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第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分)
What a blessing to be alive in a wonderful world of unlimited possibilities．After contracting Hodgkin's disease at seven and being given six months to live，I recovered．I’m not dying of cancer．I’m 36 with it ． 37 what comes my way, I don’t have to be afraid any more．
In the second year of high school，the class was scheduled to run the 38 ．Due to the swelling and 39 from surgery on my leg，for two years I hadn't worn shorts and lived in 40 ．Yet that day，I was ready-shorts，heart and mind．When the coach yelled，“Ready．Set．Go!” I ran faster than anyone else for the first 20 feet， 41 to finish first．As we came around the first of four laps，there were students all over the 42 ．By the end of the second and third laps，many of the students had already 43 and were on the ground breathing deeply．By the time I hit the fourth lap，I was 44 ．Then it hit me．I realized nobody had given up． 45 ，everyone had already finished．I cried．12 minutes，42 seconds after starting，I 46 the finish line．I fell to the ground， 47 ．
Suddenly my coach ran up to me and 48 ，yelling，“You did it，Manuel ．You finished，son ．”He looked me 49 in the eyes，waving a piece of paper in his hand．It was my 50 for the day，which I had forgotten．He read it aloud to everyone．It simply said,“I，Manuel Diotte，will finish the mile run tomorrow，whatever 51 come．No 52 or frustration will stop me． 53 capable of finishing，and with God as my strength，I'll finish．” My heart 54 and tears went away．It was then 55 I realized winning is not always finishing first．Sometimes winning is just finishing．
36．A．enduring B．studying C．living D．burdening
37．A．Regardless of B．As of C．In terms of D．Let alone
38．A．game B．competition C．match D．mile
39．A．wounds B．scars C．signs D．treats
40．A．fear B．surprise C．anger D．disappointment
41．A．hoped B．determined C．expected D．longed
42．A．trip B．school C．ground D．track
43．A．quit B．gone C．insisted D．left
44．A．annoyed B．confident C．alone D．lonely
45．A．Otherwise B．Instead C．Yet D．Besides
46．A．ran B．walked C．passed D．crossed
47．A．embarrassed B．proud C．amused D．excited
48．A．sent me up B．picked me up C．took me up D．set me up
49．A．up B．over C．straight D．ahead
50．A．opinion B．goal C．belief D．thought
51．A．can B．may C．should D．must
52．A．hesitation B．blame C．pain D．laughter
53．A．Other than B．More than C．Rather than D．Less than
54．A．lifted B．broke C．sank D．beat
55．A．before B．when C．that D．since
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We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.
So, you have to give a speech—and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”
Cheep up! It doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.
If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.
1.The title for this passage may be .
A. Do Not Make a Long Speech B. How to Give a Good Speech
C. How to prepare for a Speech D. Try to Enjoy a speech
2.Paragraph 2 implies that .
A. many people are happy to give a speech
B. many people are afraid of giving a speech
C. many people don’t prepare for a speech
D. many people talk too long
3. The phrase “talk over their heads” means .
A. speak too loudly B. look at the ceiling
C. look down upon them D. use words and ideas that are too difficult4.All of the following statements are TRUE except .
A. not many people know how to make good speeches
B. a lecturer does not need to organize his speech
C. research is important in preparing a speech
D. there are simple steps you can take to improve your speaking ability
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