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过关练13
一、完型填空
通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后在每小题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。
Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, nearly 50% of people are shy, and almost 80% feel shy at some point in their lives. Why are people 1 ?
It is found that family size might 2 people to be shy. Children with no brothers and sisters may be shy. Growing up 3 , they often play by themselves. They are not able to develop the same social skills as children from big 4 .
Another cause of shyness could be 5 . As more and more people use the Internet, they 6 less time outside, talking to people. As a result, they lose practice at conversation. 7 to new people face to face can make them feel nervous.
For shy people, it can be 8 to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can 9 your shyness. They suggest trying 10 things and practicing conversation.
Anyway, don’t be afraid of shyness-you are valued for what you are!
1.A.excited
B.shy
C.happy
D.brave
2.A.remind
B.teach
C.guide
D.cause
3.A.quickly
B.happily
C.alone
D.abroad
4.A.countries
B.cities
C.teams
D.families
5.A.duty
B.safety
C.technology
D.education
6.A.design
B.spend
C.collect
D.save
7.A.Nodding
B.Running
C.Jumping
D.Speaking
8.A.difficult
B.safe
C.harmful
D.surprising
9.A.run into
B.look for
C.get over
D.depend on
10.A.new
B.old
C.bad
D.heavy
二、阅读单选
A
Dear Daddy,
Hey! How’s everything going? It's been so many days since you went to Wuhan. I remember I saw the luggage (行李) in your bedroom. I asked you, "Are you going to leave on business?" You smiled and put your hand on my head saying, "I'm just tidying up some clothes" Later that night, I learned that you and mom had asked to be sent to Wuhan and were waiting for a phone call. At that moment, I hoped neither of you would get the call. However, your phone still rang.
When you were leaving , I waved(挥手)to you until I couldn't see you anymore. Tears flowed down my face. I later realized it was Lantern Fes