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How Not to Be Awkward

Not all of us are outgoing and ready to take the world by storm.__1__   This usually happens when a person is still in his or her teen years and going through the socialization process. So, what can a person do to overcome this tendency to be awkward. Let's try to find answers to the questions.

Stay in shape and dress up well

Sometimes, awkwardness could be due to being overweight. When you are large in size, you tend to get very self­conscious. So, in order to avoid this, get into the habit of exercising every day.__2__   If you look as if you have just stepped out of a 1980's film when actually it is 2019, there is no doubt that you are bound to feel awkward about yourself.

Be optimistic

Another effective tip on how not to feel awkward is to always keep a smile on your face. __3__   On the other  hand, a smiling, happy and positive thinking person is appreciated by everybody. So, smile when you meet acquaintances or even strangers, say a cheerful “Hi！” and automatically some of your awkwardness will disappear completely!

Participate in team activities

This one really helps. Awkwardness generally develops when a person remains isolated from others. So, in order to change this situation, join groups.__4__   Joining people in book reading sessions as well as debates will help remove your awkwardness. Choose any activity of your choice, such as playing team sports or joining a dance class, and soon you will find your comfort level around people increasing day by day!

Develop your personality

Being a book­worm or an Internet addict will not get you anywhere. For self­improvement, take up a hobby that adds meaning to your life. Learn singing or try adventure sports.__5__

A．Learn how to end a conversation.

B．Secondly, have appropriate clothes on.

C．For instance, if you are a reading lover, join a book club.

D．If you look sad, nobody will actually like being with you.

E．Something as simple as listening to music will do wonders too.

F．Many among us are shy and may even feel kept apart from others.

G．Awkwardness could be because you do not have anything in common to talk about.

【回答】

篇章導讀：本文是一篇説明文。文章就如何使自己不處於尷尬的境地提出了幾點建議，如保持體形、注意穿着、樂觀、參加團體活動、發展個*等。

1．F　根據空前一句“Not all of us are outgoing and ready to take the world by storm.”可知，並不是所有的人都很外向，能使世界為之傾倒，也就是説我們中有很多人比較害羞，不願意和他人交往。空後一句進一步對這種情形進行了解釋，即這種情況通常發生在十幾歲的時候。故選F。

2．B　根據本段標題“Stay in shape and dress up well”可知，要想在人際交往中不尷尬，需要保持體形，並穿着得體。空前一句説的是多鍛鍊保持體形，那麼該空要填的句子就應該是與dress up well一致的含義。只有B項符合。

3．D　根據本段標題“Be optimistic”可知，本段中心思想就是要求我們要有樂觀的心態。再根據空後一句可知，一個面帶微笑，開心並積極思考的人會受到他人的喜歡，也就是説如果總是不開心，不樂觀地面對一切，沒有人會喜歡你。只有D項符合。

4．C　根據空前一句“So, in order to change this situation, join groups.”可知，作者建議我們要改變這一情況，應參加小組活動。故選C。

5．E　根據本段第二句“For self­improvement, take up a hobby that adds meaning to your life.”可知，為了提高自己，要培養一個愛好，這個愛好可以給你的生活帶來很大的積極意義。 只有E項能承接上文。

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