【铅笔英语】每天5道题 Day 24

铅笔英语——每天5道题

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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 ___26_shy__?

It is found that family size might ___27 cause___ people to be shy. Children with no brothers and sisters may be shy. Growing up ___28 alone___, they often play by themselves. They are not able to develop the same social skills as children from big ___29__ families_.

Another cause of shyness could be ___30_technology__.  As more and more people use the Internet, they ___31_spend__ less time outside, talking to people. As a result, they lose practice at conversation. ___32_Speaking__ to new people face to face can make them feel nervous.

For shy people, it can be ___33___ to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can ___34___ your shyness. They suggest trying ____35____ things and practicing conversation.

Anyway, don't be afraid of shyness—you are valued for what you are!

26. A. excited B. shy C. happy D. brave

27. A. remind B. teach C. guide D. cause

28. A. quickly B. happily C. alone D. abroad

29. A. countries B. cities C. teams D. families

30. A. duty B. safety C. technology D. education

31. A. design B. spend C. collect D. save

32. A. Nodding B. Running C. Jumping D. Speaking

33. A. difficult B. safe C. harmful D. surprising

34. A. run into B. look for C. get over D. depend on

35. A. new B. private C. awful D. heavy