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浙江省金华市2018年中考英语试卷
Shyness can be an unhappy feeling. But the good news is, you're not alone. Scientists say that more than 40 percent of teenagers and adults consider themselves shy. Shyness is feeling a little nervous or as if you want to hide when you're around other people or in a new situation.
______ Scientists say such things as genetics(遗传基因), life experiences, and environment can influence whether a person is shy. For example, in some families, everybody seems to be shy.
What happens if you are shy? Well, being shy may cause you to avoid or miss opportunities you would enjoy.
How do people overcome (克服)shyness? This is what Gilbert tells us. "When I started off trying to get over being shy, I decided to do little steps at a time, including practicing smiling and saying hi to people. And it worked for me. "
But shyness is not the kind of thing that most people can get over overnight. Overcoming shyness take time and needs practice.
Here are some tips given by scientists.
Think of what to talk about before you leave home. Prepare things to talk about before you're in a social situation. For example, if you know your classmates are interested in an upcoming event, learn about it so you can join in the conversations.
Let people know you're shy. If you're shy, just show it. Instead of letting people guess, tell them the truth. Explain that you are shy and feel nervous but enjoy talking to people.
Make things easy for the other person. Remember, you're not the only shy person around. Do what you think might help others feel good-for example, say hello or smile.
Pick one social skill to practice at a time. Start simply. For example, smile or be the first person to say hi. Choose skills you feel comfortable enough with to practice for a day, a week, a month, or even a year.
It's 21:00 in Beijing now. Let's look at what the four students are doing.
Name: Li Ming Age: 13 Place: Being Time: 21: 00 Activity:brush teeth at home |
Name: Larry Age: 12 Place: Paris (巴黎) Time: 14:00 Activity: have an English class at school |
Name: Nancy Age: 12 Place: New York Time: 8:00 Activity go to school |
Name: Steve Age: 13 Place: London Time: 13:00 Activity: have food at KFC |
HE Karin, Thanks so much for your support this week. Things have been really difficult with all the revision and everything! Really appreciate(感激)all your help. Let's get together after the exams! Yours, John |
Dear grandma, Thank you very much for the bag you sent me for my birthday. It was really nice of you. I'm going on holiday next month, so I'm planning to take it while I'm away! I hope you're well. Love, Cindy |
Dear Mr. Green, I am writing to say thank you for letting us stay in your house in Australia last month. We were very happy with everything and we thought the house was beautiful. We had a lovey holiday in Sydeny. We really enjoyed exploring (探索) the town and the local area. We will use the "Love A Flat" website again to find a house to live in when we plan our next holiday. Thank you again! Yours, Costa |
Isabel Williams Age:29 Job: teacher ( teaches English at a middle school) Likes: English, books, shopping Dislikes: meat. soccer Number: 3093368 | Oliver Chan Age: 14 Job: student Likes: baseball, music English Dislikes: art, hamburgers Number: 3090984 | Antony Miller Age: 12 Job: student Likes: music, all kinds of sports Dislikes: cats Number:3080986 |
Nicole Smith Age:25 Job: owner(主人) of a stationary store( sells all school things) Likes: art, dogs, vegetables Dislikes: computer games, math Number:3096264 | Melanie Brown Age:27 Job: teacher ( teaches math at a middle school) Likes: movies, salad, art Dislikes: history, English, sports Number:3099548 | Grant Brown Age:34 Job: cook ( makes food for students) Likes: eating, volleyball Dislikes: animals Number: 3088652 |
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