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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】

篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何使自己不处于尴尬的境地提出了几点建议，如保持体形、注意穿着、乐观、参加团体活动、发展个*等。

1．F　根据空前一句“Not all of us are outgoing and ready to take the world by storm.”可知，并不是所有的人都很外向，能使世界为之倾倒，也就是说我们中有很多人比较害羞，不愿意和他人交往。空后一句进一步对这种情形进行了解释，即这种情况通常发生在十几岁的时候。故选F。

2．B　根据本段标题“Stay in shape and dress up well”可知，要想在人际交往中不尴尬，需要保持体形，并穿着得体。空前一句说的是多锻炼保持体形，那么该空要填的句子就应该是与dress up well一致的含义。只有B项符合。

3．D　根据本段标题“Be optimistic”可知，本段中心思想就是要求我们要有乐观的心态。再根据空后一句可知，一个面带微笑，开心并积极思考的人会受到他人的喜欢，也就是说如果总是不开心，不乐观地面对一切，没有人会喜欢你。只有D项符合。

4．C　根据空前一句“So, in order to change this situation, join groups.”可知，作者建议我们要改变这一情况，应参加小组活动。故选C。

5．E　根据本段第二句“For self­improvement, take up a hobby that adds meaning to your life.”可知，为了提高自己，要培养一个爱好，这个爱好可以给你的生活带来很大的积极意义。 只有E项能承接上文。

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