They dread being judged by others. D. They see that others are shy too. Comparing yourself to other people B. Studying others’ behavior in social situations Discovering shared interests with others D. Finding out what makes other people shy It’s a visible

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 not judge someone harshly because of this. But shyness does mean you are harder to approach, so you become more 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 other people. Spending a lot of time on sidelines watching other people, and envying them because they are much more outgoing doesn’t help; remembering that some of the people you envy most are probably shy themselves. The secret is how you deal with it. Experts have come up with four things you can do today for 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 iccebreakers for conversations with passers-by. Thirdly, try joining a class to learn something like tapdancing 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 often, and it’s not the end of the world if you do. Question 39: One of the symptoms of shyness in a stressful situation is ______________. A. Sweating a lot B. An increased heart rate C. Excessive talkativeness D. Pain in the knees Question 40: Why do shy people become more reserved? A. Other people lack the patience to talk to them. B. Their social unease makes them more difficult to talk to.

C. They dread being judged by others. D. They see that others are shy too.

Question 41: The word “blushing” in paragraph 2 is closest in meanig to ______________. A. Going red B. Going green C. Sweating D. Smiling Question 42: What do experts believe is the most essential measure to be taken?

A. Comparing yourself to other people B. Studying others’ behavior in social situations

C. Discovering shared interests with others D. Finding out what makes other people shy

Question 43: How can listening to others prove helpful in combating shyness? A. It’s the first step to getting into conversation.

B. It’s a visible sign of becoming less shy. C. People will see you care about their interests.

D. You develop useful psychological skills. Question 44: It’s suggested in the text that a shy person should ______________. A. Take up a social hobby C. Help other people in the community B. Learn to laugh more D. Learn to relax Question 45: Shy people should realize that everybody _________________.

A. Is foolish B. Is self-conscious C. Makes jokes sometimes D.

Learn to relax Question 46: The major aim of the author of the text is to ___________________. A. Prevent recent findings about the nature of shyness. B. Offer useful hints on how shy people can help themselves. C. Give important advice on how to deal with shy people.

D. Raise the readers’ interest in shyness as a social problem.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 47: Tuition fees were increased. There were many objections from students to parents.

A. There were many objections from students to parents, so tuition fees were