20.Courage is a personality quality that everyone possesses,but it sometimes fades because of bad experiences or memories.(36)G.By identifying the source of any lack of courage and actively changing your behavior,you can build courage.
Determine your specific fears.People are often reluctant to admit that they are afraid of something and this may be weakening their confidence and courage.In order to begin building courage,you need to determine your specific fear.(37)D.This may help you to develop a plan to overcome them and build your courage.
Recognize your courage.Just as it's important to identify your fears,you should also recognize that you also possess courage in many situations.(38)E.It can help you to figure out how to apply this quality to situations in your life that cause timidity (life).It can also help you to develop your behavior and begin building courage in every aspect of your life.
(39)C.Once you've identified your specific fears and recognized situations where you exhibit courage,write out your plan to build your courage and update it when necessary.Having a clear strategy you can follow is important,for it helps you stay on track if you have setbacks and see your progress over time.
Avoid comparing yourself to others.Every person is different and comparing yourself to other people can minimize your self-confidence.Focusing on yourself and not comparing yourself to others is essential to building your confidence and courage.
(40)F.Two characteristics of a courageous person are that they not only have confidence,but also they believe in their ability to succeed and overcome fears.By cultivating and projecting confidence in yourself,you set yourself on the path to build and maintain courage.
A.Admit that you have fears.
B.Try to know how to show your courage.
C.Develop a concrete plan to build your courage.
D.Write a list of your fears as you figure them out.
E.Take the time to acknowledge that you are courageous.
F.Have confidence and believe in your ability to be courageous.
G.Having courage is necessary to succeed in many situations in life.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了如何获取勇气.
解答 36.G.推理判断题.根据下文各段的标题可知,都是给出如何建立起勇气的建议,因为勇气是生活中成功的必要条件,故选G,该句是总领下文的句子.
37.D.推理判断题.根据最后一句This may help you to develop a plan to overcome them and build your courage这样做可以帮助你有计划来克服害怕,建立勇气,即前句建议我们要列一个害怕的清单.
38.E.推理判断题.由上句Just as it's important to identify your fears,you should also recognize that you also possess courage in many situations.可知,你应该意识到在很多情况下你是有勇气的.
39.C.推理判断题.根据后句write out your plan to build your courage and update it 以及Having a clear strategy 可知,建议我们要有一个具体的计划来建立勇气.
40.F.推理判断题.由下句Two characteristics of a courageous person are that they not only have confidence,but also they believe in their ability to succeed and overcome fears得知,有勇气的人两个特点是有信心,而且要相信自己能成功并且克服自己的缺点,故选F.
点评 七选五阅读是完成性阅读,和完形填空很类似,不同的是一个选词,一个选句子.解题时,要注意上下文语境,充分考虑信息词(选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词),选出最符合语境的句子.