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Are you shy？If you are，you are not alone．In fact，close to 50percent of people are shy．Almost 80percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives．These days，shyness is becoming more and more common．Now，scientists are trying to understand shyness．They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy．
Is it possible to be born shy？Many scientists say yes．They say 15to 20percent 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 cause people to be shy as well．Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children．They found that 66percent 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．
1.What is the passage mainly about？ B
A．Happiness． B．Shyness．
C．Kindness． D．loneliness．
2.What does the underlined word“genetic”in paragraph 2probably mean？ A
A．Passed down from parents． B．Learned from friends．
C．Taught by teachers． D．Made up by brothers．
3.What can be learned from the passage？ C
A．Most little babies are born shy and quiet．
B．If you are shy now，you will be shy forever．
C．Many shy children have older brothers and sisters．
D．Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions．
4.We can learn from the passage that B may cause shyness．
A．genetics，grown﹣﹣ups and birthplace
B．genetics，family size and birthplace
C．family size，grown﹣﹣ups and failure
D．genetics，family size and freedom
5.Scientists suggest that shy people can get over their shyness by B ．
A．blaming their failure on outside reasons
B．trying new things and practicing conversation
C．getting themselves away from their shy parents
D．trying to understand reasons for their shyness
6.Which of the following shows the structure（结构）of the passage？（P=Paragraph） A
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Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies act shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful(小心提防的) than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic.
Family size might lead people to 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 differences? One scientist says the Japanese and many 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.
1.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?
A.Scientists think if you are shy, you are alone.
B.Scientists want to know why there are so many shy people.
C.Scientists find many shy people have interesting ideas.
D.Scientists are trying to understand each other better.
2.What does the word “genetic” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean in Chinese?
A.怪异的 B.无尽的 C.遗传的 D.古老的
3.From Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3, we can know that________ .
A.it’s possible to be born shy
B.20% of babies are not as watchful as other babies
C.shy children are from big families
D.family size mainly leads people to be shy
4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A.More than 50 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives.
B.Scientists studied and found place of birth can not lead people to be shy.
C.Israelis strongly support freedom of opinion and risk taking.
D.It can be difficult for shy people to make friends and even get a good job.
5.Which would be the best title of the passage?
A.Only shy people can succeed B.The Japanese are less shy
C.Everyone is born shy D.Why are we shy?
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Are you shy? If you are. you are not alone. In fact, close lo 50 percent of people are shy Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days. shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
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 cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied said children. They found that 66 percent of them had elder brothers and sisters. The scientists said that these children were often bullied by their elder 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 (以色列),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 conversations. And don't forget if you are shy. You are not the only one.
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1.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Happiness B.Shyness. C.Kindness D.Loneliness.
2.What does the underline word "genetic" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.父母传下来的 B.向朋友学的 C.老师教的 D.兄弟俩编的
3.What can be learned from the passage?
A.Most little babies are born shy and quiet.
B.If you are shy now, you will be shy forever.
C.Many shy children have older brothers and sisters.
D.Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions.
4.We can learn from the passage that may cause shyness.
A.genetics. grownups and birthplace B.genetics. family size and birthplace
C.family size. grownups and failure D.genetics, family size and freedom
5.Scientists suggest that shy people can get over the shyness by .
A.blaming their failure on outside reasons B.trying new things and practicing conversations
C.getting themselves away from their shy parents D.trying to underhand reasons for their shyness
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Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
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 cause people 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.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Happiness. B. Shyness.
C. Kindness. D. Loneliness.
2.What does the underlined word “genetic” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Passed down from parents.
B. Learned from friends
C. Taught by teachers.
D. Made up by brothers.
3.Which one is not the reason of shyness according to the scientists’ ideas?
A. Genetics. B. Family size
C. Failure D. Birthplace.
4.What can you do if you want to get over your shyness?
A. Try to know why you are shy.
B. Talk to your parents and blame them.
C. Try to learn some social skills.
D. Try new things and practice conversation.
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Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
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 cause people 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.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Happiness. B. Shyness.
C. Kindness. D. loneliness.
2. What does the underlined word “genetic”in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Passed down from parents. B. Learned from friends.
C. Taught by teachers. D. Made up by brothers.
3. What can be learned from the passage?
A. Most little babies are born shy and quiet.
B. If you are shy now, you will be shy forever.
C. Many shy children have older brothers and sisters.
D. Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions.
4.We can learn from the passage that _______ may cause shyness.
A. genetics, grown--ups and birthplace
B. genetics, family size and birthplace
C. family size, grown--ups and failure
D. genetics, family size and freedom
5.Scientists suggest that shy people can get over their shyness by______.
A. blaming their failure on outside reasons
B. trying new things and practicing conversation
C. getting themselves away from their shy parents
D. trying to understand reasons for their shyness
6.Which of the following shows the structure（结构）of the passage? (P=Paragraph)
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Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
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 cause people 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（看法） of failure（失败）. 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.
1.What does the underlined word “genetic” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Passed down from parents.
B. Learned from friends.
C. Taught by teachers.
D. Made up by brothers.
2.We can learn from the passage that _______ may cause shyness.
A. genetics, grown--ups and birthplace
B. genetics, family size and birthplace
C. family size, grown--ups and failure
D. genetics, family size and freedom
3.Which of the following shows the structure（结构）of the passage? (P=Paragraph)
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Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. 1.
Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. 2.
Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Some scientists found that children who had older brothers or sisters were often bullied (欺侮) by their older brothers and sisters. So they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may also be shy. 3. 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. 4.One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they blame ( 责备) themselves for their failure. In Israel, people often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck.
For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say it is possible for you to get over your shyness. 5.And don't forget—if you are shy, you are not the only one.
根据短文内容，从下面方框内选出最佳选项补全短文，使短文意思通顺、内容完整。
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Are you shy？If you are，you are not alone. In fact，close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people fell shy at some point in their lives. These days，shyness is becoming more and more common. Now，scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
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 cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. The scientists said that these children were often bullied（欺负）by their 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 conversations. And don’t forget-if you are shy，you are not the only one.
1.What is the passage mainly about？
A. Happiness. B. Shyness. C. Kindness. D. Loneliness.
2.What does the underlined word “genetic” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？
A. Passed down from parents.
B. Learned from friends.
C. Taught by teachers.
D. Made up by brothers.
3.What can be learned from the passage？
A. Most little babies are born shy and quiet.
B. If you are shy now，you will be shy forever.
C. Many shy children have older brothers and sisters.
D. Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions.
4.We can learn from the passage that__________ may cause shyness.
A. genetics，grownups and birthplace
B. genetics，family size and birthplace
C. family size，grownups and failure
D. genetics，family size and freedom
5.Scientists suggest that shy people can get over the shyness by_____________.
A. blaming their failure on outside reasons
B. trying new things and practicing conversations
C. getting themselves away from their shy parents
D. trying to understand reasons for their shyness
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Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, about 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. Now, scientists have some interesting ideas about why people are shy. Scientists say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful (警惕的) than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists believe some shyness is genetic (遗传的).
Family size may be another factor. Scientists at Harvard University found 66 percent of shy children had older brothers and sisters. These children were often bullied (欺侮) by their brothers and sisters. Therefore, they became shy. However, children with no brothers or sisters can be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. It’s hard for them to develop social skills as children from big families.
You may also be shy because of your birthplace. In Japan, most people are shy. But in Israel (以色列), only one third of people are. Why? One scientist says they treat failure differently. In Japan, when people fail, they blame (责备) themselves. In Israel, people often blame other things, such as family, friends, or bad luck.
For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can overcome your shyness. They suggest trying new things and talking with others more.
1.What is the story mainly about?
A.Happiness. B.Shyness. C.Loneliness. D.Kindness.
2.How many people feel shy at some point in their lives?
A.80 percent of people. B.50 percent of people.
C.15 to 20 percent pf people. D.6 percent of people.
3.According to the story, what factors may result in shyness?
A.Genes, friends and birthplace. B.Genes, family size and birthplace.
C.Family size, friends and failure. D.Family size, birthplace and education.
4.What suggestion do scientists give to shy people?
A.Blame their failure on others. B.Try to find out why they are shy.
C.Stay away from other shy people. D.Try new things and talk more.
5.What can we infer from the story?
A.Most babies are born shy. B.If you are shy now, you will be shy forever.
C.Many shy children have older brothers and sisters. D.Shyness doesn’t influence people’s lives.
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Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, nearly 50% of the people are shy, and almost 80% feel shy at some points in their lives. Why are people_______?
It is found that family size might _______ people to be shy. Kids with no _______ or sisters may be shy. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to _______ the same social skills as kids from big families.
Another cause of shyness might be _______. As more and more people use the Internet, they _______ less time outside. As a result, they lose chances to communicate with others. _______ to new people face to face can make them feel nervous.
For shy people, it can be_______to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can overcome your shyness. They suggest trying _______ things and practicing more conversations.
Anyway, don't be ________ of shyness——you are valued for what you are!
1.A.interested B.bored C.shy D.brave
2.A.want B.cause C.teach D.let
3.A.teachers B.friends C.classmates D.brothers
4.A.stand B.invent C.buy D.develop
5.A.praise B.decision C.technology D.dream
6.A.design B.spend C.collect D.save
7.A.Nodding B.Running C.Speaking D.Jumping
8.A.easy B.safe C.dangerous D.difficult
9.A.new B.private C.wrong D.heavy
10.A.afraid B.fond C.proud D.full