English Reading MCQ

Shyness

Why is shyness ? Shyness means to feel a little scared (1) _____ you
are around other people. Some children are born shy while some have become
shy because (2) _____ experiences they have had (3) _____ school or at home.
It is also normal for people to feel shy when they are placed in (4) ______ new
environment, for example, when they go to school for the first time. This kind of shyness is temporary and often (5) _____ away while people become adjusted (6) _____ the new environment.

Is shyness a problem? No, it is not (7) _____ it becomes very serious. For
example, some people are so nervous about ordering (9) _____ that they avoid
going to restaurants. (10) ______ people should seek help.

According to (11) ______ psychologists, being shy is not necessarily a
hindrance to everyday lives. Sometimes it is helpful to be slightly shy. A shy
person may respond (12) ______ hastily to a new situation than someone who
is not shy. This is (13) ______ they prefer spending time observing the scene
before taking action.

If you know someone (14) _____ is extremely shy, try (15) ______ help the
person feel less nervous by spending more time talking to him or (16) _____.
The more time you (17) with the person, the less shy he or she will (18) _____
around you.