1．Developing self-confidence is one of the most important things you can do to create a more powerful，successful life．It influences all aspects of our lives，from relationships to career．But the journey is long．That's why it's so important to have a long term goal，but to break it up into small manageable parts．（16）F
Here are 5quick tips to make this a confident week：
Sit up!
Set your larm to go off 3times throughout the day to check in with your posture （姿势）．Body language is one of the quickest ways to gain instant confidence．
（17）A
Have lunch with someone in your office that you don't normally hang out with．Breaking your routine （常规） allows you to jump out of your comfort zone which is a great means for self confidence breakthroughs．
Work it out．
（18）CWhether it be a fast walk for part of your lunch，or a quick work out during the tea break in the afternoon，it will surely do you good．Exercise fills the body with positive energy that you will be projecting throughout the day．Good health is not just an important part of living well-it also happens to be an instant confidence builder．
Involve yourself in a social activity that you normally wouldn't
（19）BPutting yourself out in the world forces you to face situations and meet people．In this way you can slowly build your confidence so you can find your place in it．This is one of the most rewarding things you can do．
Knowledge is power．
You have to keep feeding your mind．（20）ESo whether it's a new language，a new skill，or a new hobby-sign up for something this week that will broaden your knowledge，skill level and happiness．Learning something you can be proud of and providing you happiness is an immediat confidence builder and the recipe for success．
A．Get to know someone new．
B．Whether you like it or no，the world is a social being
C．Make a point to get some exercise during the day．
D．Have lunch in the office．
E．Once you've learned something，no one can ever take it away．
F．Small but achievable victories will have you well on your way．
G．Sitting at youroffice does not contribute to confidence building．
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培养自信心有5个方面的建议：1．坐直；2．交新朋友；3．锻炼身体；4．参与到社会活动中去；5．知识就是力量．
解答 16．F 考查对上下文的理解．空前But the journey is long．That's why it's so important to have a long term goal，but to break it up into small manageable parts的意思是：要培养自信心很重要，这是一个长期的任务，但是要分解成小的可操作的部分．下面的意思应该是：小的可以实现的目标会让你一路都好． 故选F．
17．A考查段落大意．本段Have lunch with someone in your office that you don't normally hang out with的意思是：和你的办公室通常不在一起玩的人共进午餐．打破常规，跳出舒适区是自信提升的重要手段．由此判断本段的意思应该是：结识新人．故选A．
18．C 考查对上下文的理解．空后Whether it be a fast walk for part of your lunch，or a quick work out during the tea break in the afternoon，it will surely do you good的意思是：锻炼可以让人充满活力．由此判断这里的意思应该是：一定要每天锻炼身体．故选C．
19．B 考查对上下文的理解． 本段In this way you can slowly build your confidence so you can find your place in it的意思是：让自己融入社会．所以这里的意思是：不管你喜不喜欢，世界是社会性的，和后面的意思一致，故选B．
20．E 考查对上下文的理解．空前You have to keep feeding your mind的意思是：要不断地充实自己，这里的意思是：你学到的东西别人拿不走．故选E．
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．
