A. told him his purpose of selling fruit and nuts

B. wanted to express his thanks

C. asked him for money for his schoolbooks

D. tried to take advantage of him

14. Why did the author give his money to the boy?

A. Because he had enough money to do that.

B. Because he had learnt to help others since childhood.

C. Because he held a higher position in the society.

D. Because he had been asked by the news agency to do so.

15. Which of the following best describes the boy?

A. Brave and polite. B. Kind and smart.

C. Honest and thankful. D. Shy and nervous.

第二节（共5小题，每小题2 分，满分10 分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Self-confident people face their fears head-on and they know no matter what obstacles come their way, they have their ability to get past them. Wouldn't it be amazing to have this kind of self-confidence? Guess what? You can. 16

Stay away from negativity.

17 This is a tough one, but it's time to seriously consider getting away from those individuals who put you down and shared your confidence. Even a temporary break from Debbie Downer can make a huge difference and help you move toward more self-confidently.

Be positive.

Put some positive enthusiasm into your interactions with others and hit the ground running, excited to begin your next project. 18 Instead, begin to focus on solutions and making positive changes.

Don't accept failure.

Never give up. Never accept failure and get rid of the negative voices in your head. There is a solution to every thing. 19 Make this your new mantra(真言)。 Succeeding in a difficult or unpleasant situation is a huge confidence booster(激励).

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Learning everything there is to know about your field, job, presentation---whatever is next on your"to conquer"list. If you are prepared, and have the knowledge to back it up, your self-confidence will rise very quickly.