甘肃省会宁县第四中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期中考试 英语试题
第一部分：阅读理解（共两节， 满分40分）
第一节（共15小题, 每小题2分,满分30分）
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Nearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be time for a few lessons in self-confidence. You can build your confidence by following some suggestions from doctors and psychologists.
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 for yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of the good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people . I think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it.
If you start feeling self-conscious in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people, Remember, you are not alone. Other people are concerned 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 entertainers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face the cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards. But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know about you.
1. Where would this article probably appear?
A. In a popular magazine B. On the top-line position of a newspaper
C. In a science textbook D. In an encyclopedia (百科全书)
2. The main purpose of the article is to _____.
A. explain how shyness developed B .recommend ways of dealing with shyness
C. persuade readers that shyness is natural D. prove that shyness can be overcome
