However, fear can be a good thing. It is a natural, healthy reaction to danger. In fact, sometimes we are afraid of things that aren’t dangerous, such as public speaking, failing a test, or being rejected. These unhealthy fears can keep us from fulfilling our dreams. So how can we successfully face our fears?
First, admit what you fear and then share it with someone you trust. Perhaps you worry that others would look down on you if they know what you fear, but you might be surprised at how many other people share the same fears. Learning you are not the only one who fears something will give you self-esteem(自尊心) a push. Second, ask yourself,“What is the worst-case scenario（最坏的情况）?”This question can help you gain perspective（洞察力）.If you think about it, the worst might not be that bad, after all. Compared with the fear of losing a contest or being turned down, the regret of having missed opportunities can be even harder to bear. Even worse, you will never know what you might have accomplished. Finally, take small steps toward conquering your fears. If you fear public speaking, start by giving a small talk to a few people. If your talk doesn’t go well, try again. Each small success will increase your confidence and persistence is one of the keys to success.
You might never completely conquer your fear of certain things, but what is important is that you can bring yourself to do what you fear. True bravery is feeling afraid but doing what you have to do anyway. It’s also true that you struggle with fear and don’t let your fears stop you from getting the most out of life.
小题1:This passage mainly discusses .
A．the harm of fear to success
B．varieties of fear
C．ways to handle fear
D．necessity of fear小题2:In the writer’s opinion, what might be even worse than losing a contest?
A．Being turned down by others.
B．Forgetting what to say in public speaking.
C．Sharing ideas with others.
D．Missing an opportunity.小题3:According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A．Not everything we are afraid of is dangerous.
B．It’s encouraged to share your fear with others.
C．It’s difficult to overcome some fears.
D．What you fear should be worse than what you think.小题4:It can be learned from the passage that a really courageous person .
A．does what is necessary to do
B．always achieves what he or she wants
C．has no fear in his or her life
D．never loses a contest
