How do you feel when you go to a birthday party? What about making a speech in front of the class? Do you get really shy? If you think you are too shy and want to be a little braver, try the following. You can make it!

1. Tell people you’re shy.

There is no need to hide (隐藏) it. When they get to know you’re a shy kid, they will understand you better. This also helps you feel more at ease (自在) in talks.

2. Try to smile more.

When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. Remember that other people have feelings, too. And most people will stay away from an angry-looking person.

3. Learn to be a good talker.

If you find it hard to start talks, say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you.

4. Get your attention elsewhere.

Think more about ways to enjoy the party or the game. Don’t waste (浪费) time worrying about your looks or whether people like you or not.

【小题1】Shy people may not feel ________ when he has to make a speech in front of the class.

A．at ease

B．sad

C．nothing

D．angry

【小题2】The sentence “You can make it!” means “________ ”.

A．You can tell other people!	B．You can do it successfully!
C．You can help others!	D．You can go to a birthday party!

【小题3】According to the passage, it’s WRONG to ________.

A．let other people know you’re shy	B．smile more
C．say something nice about people around you	D．spend much time worrying about your looks

【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?

A．You will feel worried if you tell people you’re shy.

B．People don’t like to stay with an angry-looking person.

C．Shy people must wait for others to start talks.

D．You must spend much time thinking about your looks.

【小题5】Which is the best title of the passage?

A．Are You Too Talented	B．How to Go to a Birthday Party
C．Change the Way You Are	D．Try to Smile More