Settled by the Celts, invaded by the Romans and the Normans, and ruled by the English, Wales’ population has regularly changed over the ages. Wales, particularly South Wales, became a melting pot of European nationalities and cultures. At first workers from England, Ireland and the rural areas of Wales rushed into the coalfields of South Wales. By 1911, workers from Ireland, Italy and Spain had joined the industrial workforce there. Many of these newcomers were prepared to work for less pay.

But during this period, workers, dissatisfied with regular pay cuts, poor safety, the growing trend of employers to pay workers with tokens (代幣), which could only be spent in the company store, returned to the land. In 1891, the rural population of Wales was about 616,000 and by 1911 just over 649,000 people lived and worked in these areas.

The rural population continues to grow slowly even today. People from richer parts of the UK, particularly southern England, are buying holiday or retirement homes in Wales. In some areas this has led to a shortage of affordable housing for local people. This, combined with the lack of employment prospects in rural Welsh communities, has started a new movement of people in search of jobs and homes into the towns and cities of Wales and to other parts of the UK and Europe.

As so many Welsh people have migrated to other countries over the last 200 years, it’s really no surprise that many visitors come to see friends and relatives — there were 229,000 visitors in 1998. These visitors strengthen their links to their land of origin and continue to support the Welsh economy. During the hot summer days, about 28% of the visitors visit the countryside and nearly 70% visit the seaside.

1.Why was South Wales so attractive to people in the early 20th century?

A. Because its coal industry needed a large number of workers

B. Because people could get the highest pay there.

C. Because it was rich in many different kinds of culture

D. Because people could buy holiday or retirement homes there.

2.From the last paragraph, we learn that most visitors come to Wales for the purpose of _____.

A. visiting their friends and relatives

B. supporting the Welsh economy

C. enjoying a cool and pleasant summer

D. all of the above

3.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Wales, a land with a population on the move

B. Wales, a land with a promising past and future.

C. Wales, the biggest melting pot of Europe.

D. Tourism, the main economic source of Wales

4.What does the writer want to tell us in the second paragraph?

A. Welsh workers couldn’t get any pay for their work.

B. The working conditions were terrible at this time.

C. Many people got tired of city life at this time.

D. The rural population of Wales didn’t decline at this time

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Recognize your insecurities

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Get rid of insecurities gradually

Each day you should weaken it. There's no quick fix. Get to the root of the problem; focus on it and understand that you need to resolve each issue before you can move on. Check if it is an old past emotion and if it is really still relevant or applicable in your life today. And that does not mean you have to get rid of whatever makes you feel bad (many times, you simply can't). You need to learn to accept yourself, your past, your circumstances as they are, without necessarily thinking of them as “bad”.

Identify your successes

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Be Positive

Avoid self-pity, or the pity and sympathy of others. Never allow others to make you feel inferior—they can only do so if you let them. If you continue to dislike and look down upon yourself, others are going to do and believe likewise. Instead, speak in a positive way about yourself, about your future, and about your progress. Do not be afraid to show your strengths and qualities to others. By doing so, you strengthen those ideas in your mind and encourage your growth in a positive direction.

Apply “facial feedback theory”

Studies surrounding what’s called the "facial feedback theory" suggest that the expressions on your face can actually encourage your brain to express certain emotions. So look in the mirror and smile every day, and you might feel happier with yourself and more confident in the long run.

Help others

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Now, dear friends, will you let confidence keep you company? Be confident, and accomplishing your goals will be just around the corner.

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Supporting details

Recognizing insecurities

Find out what1. you uncomfortable or ashamed,

forget it and feel positive.

2. insecurities gradually

Find out the 3. of problems, resolve them and learn to accept 4. you are.

Identifying successes

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Being positive

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Don’t make yourself 7.． by others.

Applying “facial feedback theory”

Look in the mirror and smile to gain more 8. ____ .

Helping others

Be9. to the people around you.

Conclusion

Confidence helps people accomplish goals and become worthy to be 10. and loved.

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