Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic.
    Family size might causepeople to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.

    You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries. They found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference? One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame（责备）themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy.

    For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation. And don't forget—if you are shy, you are not the only one.

Here is some information about two zoos in a city. Let's have a look!

A friend who is good at his lesson will discuss some {#blank#}1{#/blank#} with you.

If your friend likes {#blank#}2{#/blank#}, he will ask you to take exercise with him. You will be tall, strong and {#blank#}3{#/blank#} .

If your friend likes talking, you can have a {#blank#}4{#/blank#} in English with him every day. It will {#blank#}5{#/blank#} your English.

If your friend is outgoing, he will take you to some {#blank#}6{#/blank#}places and parties. You will be not shy any longer.

If your friend is {#blank#}7{#/blank#}, you can sit together with him. You can think about your lessons, your school and other things.

Nowadays, some calligraphers (书法家) are marrying modern technology with ancient writing art to let young people love it. 

Chang Binghuang is a teacher of Chinese language at Tamkang University. He found that his students liked to spend much more time on computers and phones than writing on paper, and even less time on calligraphy. 

"It was quite a blow to me, " said Chang. "And I started to think about how to use technology to get young people interested in calligraphy. " So Chang created a system called "e-pen". However, this system was not perfect first. The writers had to watch the screen instead of the hands. It did not feel like writing calligraphy. 

Then, thanks to the tablet computer, a new "e-pen" was-born. People can now look at the screen and their hands at the same time. The new "e-pen" app became popular quickly. "The c-pen app is for anyone with an interest in learning Chinese characters, " said Chang. So people who have little interest or are not that willing to learn will be able to take the first step into the world of calligraphy. For instance, young students can now practice writing characters like "love" and "peace" with a digital brush. 

To keep the tradition alive, Chang hopes more young people will learn more about calligraphy with the help of new technology. With technology, the art of calligraphy is set to grow stronger in a new digital age. 

 Four students are in the classroom. They are Anna, Tom, Mike and Mary. Their jackets are on the teacher's desk. The jackets are brown, white, red, and blue. But we don't know whose they are. We know the boys' jackets aren't red and the girls' jackets aren't brown. What color is Mary's jacket? We don't know. But we know it's not blue. Tom says, "My jacket is white. " Do you know what color their jackets are?

The Feyman Technique(费曼学习法) was developed by Nobel Prize-winning physicist(物理学家)Richard Feynman. It's a study method that helps students learn by teaching others. 

The Feyman Technique has been one of the most effective study methods for many years. For one thing, it helps students really understand something instead of just memorizing information. Plus, unlike traditional study methods like re-reading textbooks or reviewing notes, it pushes students to be more actively involved(参与) in the learning process. 

If you want to use the Feynman Technique to study better, follow these steps. To begin with, choose a topic you want to learn, including sub-topics(子主题). If not, you'll end up jumping between topics without developing a deeper understanding of any of them. 

The second step is the heart of the Feynman Technique: explaining the topic simply enough to be understood by a sixth-grade student. This requires you to help the child understand by using the simplest and clearest language. This step helps divide indigestible topics into their most basic parts. 

Next, review your explanation and try to find any area where you felt that you couldn't explain the topic simply. When possible, it can be very helpful to get advice from someone whose understanding is similar to that of a sixth-grader. 

The fourth step is to improve your explanation using the information collected from the third step. Finally, repeat the steps. The Feynman Technique works best with repetition, and that is why going through all the prior(先前的)steps just once is usually not enough to fully understand the topic. 

Once you're confident you've learned the topic, it's time to give yourself-a prize. Perhaps, like me, enjoy a nice cup of coffee.