《2026年水木金卷高考模拟试卷精编英语》

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As an introverted(内向的) girl, I feared nothing more than stepping outside of my safe little bubble. But things took an interesting turn in my second year of college when I had to take a public speaking class. At first, I thought, "Wow, what am I doing?" However, that summer, I learned to gradually expose myself to stress and anxiety. Roughly seven speeches later, I broke out of my shell and became a whole new version of myself. What I want to emphasize from my story is that it's not enough to just step outside our comfort zones. We must live outside them.
You may be asking, "How do I start living outside my comfort zone?" The first suggestion I would personally give is "baby steps". Consider breaking up routines and habits, for instance. Even doing something as small as trying a new flavor of your favorite snack can start the process. Then, sample a new snack. After that, order something different for lunch. Finally, you get the idea. That same mentality can be applied to anything under the sun. The possibilities are endless, and trust me, once you start finding your rhythm, you'll find it gets progressively easier to try new things.
Above all, have faith in yourself, because any step is still a step. Don't feel discouraged that you aren't doing as much as you should, or that you're not moving as quickly as someone else. Everyone has it in them to take action and live outside their comfort zones. Do what is right for you. Sometimes, you will need to push yourself. However, pushing yourself too hard will only make you pull back and become overly cautious. After all, the final goal is to find a happy balance between comfort and discomfort, between safety and risk.
56. What is the author's biggest fear as an introvert? (no more than 8 words)

57. What did the author learn in that summer? (no more than 10 words)

58. How can we start living outside the comfort zone according to the author? (no more than 10 words)

59. What does the underlined word in the 2nd paragraph mean? (no more than 3 words)

60. Please explain how you once stepped outside your comfort zone with an example. (no more than 25 words)

答案： 56 Stepping outside her comfort zone.
57 To expose herself to stress and anxiety.
58 By taking baby steps and having faith in ourselves.
59 Way of thinking./Attitude./Mindset.
60 I joined a debate club despite fear of public speaking. I succeeded by making full preparations and encouraging myself to speak bravely.
Or:Although I felt nervous, I volunteered to give a class presentation in English and improved my public speaking skills.