《2025年金考卷特快专递高中英语》

第二节 （共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
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                                                    Always the outsider?
One of the things I used to fear was being the new girl in the office — in the kitchen making coffee while the in - crowd chatted about the weekend. I worried that I wasn't good enough or smart enough. 36________ I'd struggle for words while trying to look cool. Back at school, I was best friends with Kate and Cathy until we had to walk across the road in twos, and guess who was left out! I've always been the outsider from school days to office life. Or is that the story I have told myself?
As in so many areas of life, the only thing you can control is your response. I remind myself of what Eleanor Roosevelt said: “37________” The only person making me feel like an outsider is myself. These are the lessons I have learned along the way：
●Starting anywhere new, you just have to find your people, the ones that get you. 38________ It's OK to take your time and figure out if you're the right fit for each other. Have faith that you will find the right people for you.
●Very often it's our belief systems that tell us we don't fit in. We are replaying the stories from childhood and need to rewrite the script(剧本). 39________ When are you assuming that you'll be on your own? What fears are you projecting onto yourself?
●Practice self - acceptance. Remind yourself that it's OK to have a different way of operating in the world.
●40________ Sometimes, interactions with random strangers can help us feel more confident in all our relationships. For example, volunteering can make us feel connected and give us a sense of belonging.

A. Don't charge into friendships, though.
B. Start noticing your patterns of mentalities.
C. If I was asked a question, panic would set in.
D. No one can make you feel lower without your agreement.
E. The feeling of being an outsider would force me to shut up.
F. Try doing something to take yourself out of your comfort zone.
G. We all feel a little lost and awkward sometimes — you're not the only one.

答案： 36.C　37.D　38.A　39.B　40.F