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It’s common to feel scared when trying something new. Lots of people feel that way! Trying new things can be exciting, but it can also be a little scary. 1. ________ Here are some reasons.
One reason why new things are scary is that we don’t know much about them. 2. ________ The second reason is that new things can sometimes bring new problems. We feel scared of being not successful. The third reason is that we worry about what others will think if we try something new and don’t do it well. 3. ________ But you know what? Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, and it’s okay!
So how can we overcome(克服) the fear of trying new things? First, start small. For example, if you’re afraid of public speaking, don’t try to speak in front of lots of people in the very beginning. 4. ________ Second, accept the fear. It’s normal to feel afraid of trying new things. Third, don’t care too much about the results. We don’t always get things right for the first time, but mistakes make us learn and grow. Fourth, do something we can control. When we’re scared, we often come up with “what if” questions. 5. ________ Then we can overcome the fear and enjoy the wonderful part of trying new things.
A. To solve the problem, it’s good to first find out why.
B. It’s better to practise speaking in front of fewer people.
C. With practice, we can overcome the fear of trying new things.
D. Our minds like things we know because they make us feel safe.
E. We might think, “What if I make a mistake in front of my friends?”
F. Worrying about these things isn’t useful, and we should try to do something we can control.

1.A 2.D 3.E 4.B 5.F