One of the symptoms of shyness in a stressful situation is ____

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

Shyness may not seem to be a serious complaint, but for some who suffer from it, it can become unbearable. Even talking to a small group of people you know can seem like an ordeal- it can feel as if you’ve been asked to give a speech on a topic you know very little about to a number of experts. You start to feel hot and shaky, your heart beats faster, your knees feel weak, you begin to stutter and the whole experience seems to last forever.

The fact of the matter is that shyness is something we often recognize in others: “blushing” is one of the more visible signs, for example. Yet we don’t judge someone harshly because of this. But shyness does mean that you are harder to approach, so you become more (0) isolated. As one shy person put it, “It’s like being in a prison, and it’s very hard to break out.”

Experts on the subject have come up with various possible solutions, and one has been singled out as being the key to success- namely, finding an interest in common with the other people. Spending a lot of time on the sidelines watching other people and envying them because they are much more outgoing doesn’t help; remembering that some of those people you most envy are probably shy themselves, does. The secret is how you deal with it. And experts have come up with four things you can do today to help. Firstly, you can start by listening to other people. You will find yourself getting interested in what they’re talking about and asking questions- and before you know it, you’ll be having a conversation.

Secondly, you could try asking neighbors if you can walk their dog. Like children, pets can be excellent icebreakers for conversations with passers-by. Thirdly, try joining a class to learn something like tap-dancing or flamenco, where people are likely to laugh a lot. You’ll feel relaxed, and also you’ll be much too busy concentrating on what you are doing to feel shy. Lastly, try telling yourself that it doesn’t matter if you say or do something silly. Most people make a fool of themselves every so often- and it’s not the end of the world if you do!

One of the symptoms of shyness in a stressful situation is ____.

• A. pain in the knees
• B. an increased heart rate
• C. sweating a lot 
• D. excessive talkativeness

• Câu 2: Mã câu hỏi: 41389

  Why do shy people become more reserved?

  • A. Other people lack the patience to talk to them.
  • B. They dread being judged by others.
  • C. Their social unease makes them more difficult to talk to.
  • D. They see that others are shy too.

• Câu 3: Mã câu hỏi: 41390

  The word “blushing” in paragraph 2 is closet meaning to _______.

  • A. smiling
  • B. going red
  • C. going green
  • D. sweating

• Câu 4: Mã câu hỏi: 41391

  What do experts believe is the essential measure to be taken?

  • A. Discovering shared interests with others.
  • B. Comparing yourself to other people.
  • C. Studying others’ behavior in social situations.
  • D. Finding out what makes other people shy.

• Câu 5: Mã câu hỏi: 41392

  How can listening to others prove helpful in combating shyness?

  • A. It’s the first step to getting into conversation.
  • B. People will see you care about their interest.
  • C. You develop useful psychological skills.
  • D. It’s a visible sign of becoming less shy.

• Câu 6: Mã câu hỏi: 41393

  It’s suggested in the text that a shy person should _____.

  • A. take up social hobby
  • B. learn to laugh more
  • C. learn to relax
  • D. help other people in the community

• Câu 7: Mã câu hỏi: 41394

  Shy people should realize that everybody _________.

  • A. says stupid things sometimes
  • B. makes jokes sometimes
  • C. is self-conscious
  • D. is foolish

• Câu 8: Mã câu hỏi: 41395

  The major aim of the author of the text is to ________

  • A. offer useful hints on how shy people can help themselves.
  • B. present recent findings about the nature of shyness.
  • C. give important advice on how to deal with shy people.
  • D. raise the reader’s interest in shyness as a social problem.