题型:阅读还原 题类:模拟题 难易度:困难
黑龙江省哈尔滨市2020年中考英语模拟调研卷(二)
Susan Cain was a shy girl. She always had a hard time talking with new people. But when she grew up, she became a reporter. But Susan thought that her shyness made her a better reporter. "Being shy makes me more believable—people feel more comfortable around me," she said.
The Shyness Institute reports that almost half of all people say that they are shy. Some people are not shy when they are with their friends. For other people, shyness can be a mental (精神的)problem. They become so worried that they cannot speak in front of people.
But why are some people shy?
Scientists once did a study on two-month-old babies. They found that of every five babies, one was very active (活跃). And one of every five babies was always quiet. These babies might be shy when they grew up.
Family also affects (影响)shyness Studies show that children who are shy usually have parents that have fewer friends and fewer family activities.
People who are outgoing are sometimes more successful. Shy people may feel that they have a disadvantage (不利因素).But shyness can be an advantage. They are good friends because they listen more than they talk. This can also make them successful.
A. For example, children who are always criticized (批评)by their family can become shy. B. This kind of baby liked to make noise. C. Shy people are often very good at listening. D. This job is usually for a person who likes to talk in front of people. E. But when they are in a new environment, they become afraid. |
Do you want to feel happy and know how great you are? Here are five ways to make you feel good about yourself.
Encourage yourself. Look in the mirror and say to yourself, “I am a special person and there's no one in the world like me. I can do anything.” It may not sound so good, but it really works!
Help others. Do something nice for someone who always makes you feel good.
Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. No one can refuse(拒绝) a big smile. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
Learn something new! New things may be great challenges(挑战), but when you fall in love with them or get some progress, you'll be very happy.
Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your mom and dad or maybe even your cousin. This can make you feel warm and give you confidence to get on well with others.
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Once there lived a farmer. He was the happiest man in England. He was busy all day, but he was always happy. He also liked to make everybody else happy, and people like him.
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A. If everyone is like you, what a wonderful world it is! Goodbye, my friend! B. When he walked into the farm, the king heard the farmer singing happily. C. Finally the King heard about it. D. but I'm sad every day in the palace. E. I don't know why you are sad, but I can easily tell you why I am happy. |
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