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Confidence（自信） is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude （态度）.A study shows that the people who are more confident are much __ (1)______. They can have more chances to make ____(1)_____ successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions:
·Speak loud   When you are not confident, you can’t do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak loudly enough so that people can hear you clearly. The .high voice can help you become more confident.
·Play sports   Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. (2) A strong body helps you be full of confidence.
·Encourage yourself  Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done.
·Get rid of （消除） fear  Fear comes along with failure （失败）. But it’s easy to overcome （克服） if you know that failure is part of your life. Don’t hide your head just because you said something stupid last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better.
·Pick up a hobby   If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident.
【小题1】在空白处填下所缺的单词，每空一词：____________  ____________
【小题2】将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
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【小题3】根据短文内容，回答问题：How can you encourage yourself?
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【小题4】找出与下句意思相同或相近的句子：
Please speak as loudly as possible in order to make yourself heard clearly.
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【小题5】请找出或写出短文主题句。
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One beautiful day, Bear was out hunting. As he walked past a fallen tree, he heard a small voice shout, “Watch your feet!”

Bear looked down and saw Cricket (蟋蟀). “You almost destroyed my house.” Cricket said.

“I’ll walk wherever I want to.” Bear shouted as he showed off his size and strength.

Cricket shouted back, “But it’s my house, and I should protect it!”

This made Bear so furious that he said he would destroy the house, Cricket, and all of Cricket’s family. This made Cricket angry. “I have a friend who is only half my size, but he is strong enough to beat you in a fight.”

Bear laughed and said, “Go and get your friend, Cricket. I’ll return tomorrow, and we’ll see who can win in a fight.”

The next morning, Bear returned to Cricket’s house. “Come out, brave Cricket.” called Bear. Suddenly he felt a terrible ache on his back. He yelled, but Cricket’s friend Mosquito (蚊子) continued stinging (叮) until Bear yelled, “I give up!”

Just then Cricket appeared at the door of his house. Cricket told Bear to leave and never return. Bear quickly ran away.

41. The title of the story tells us that it is probably about _____.

A. making a new friend                                B. learning a lesson

C. playing a game                                        D. winning a competition

42. Where does this story most probably take place?

A. In a city.             B. In a town.                C. At the beach.            D. In a forest.

43. What is the theme of this story?

A. Time passes too quickly.                          B. Be friendly to neighbors.

C. Size isn’t everything.                               D. Don’t be afraid of small things.

44. What does the underlined word “furious” mean in this story?

A. big and strong     B. very angry              C. loud                       D. afraid

45. How does Cricket finally solve (解决) his problem?

A. He gets help from his friend.                    B. He invites Bear to his home.

C. He and his family run away.                     D. He stings Bear to make him go away.