Question

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 (自我意識) 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(回報). 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(嘗試) 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.

Answer 1