On the morning of my Ph.D qualifying exam，I rolled out of the bed and got dressed.Next I did my make-up and put on my heels.I looked at myself in the mirror，feeling confident that I could face the members of my Ph.D committee and answer whatever questions they threw at me during my presentation.It's a strategy that I newly developed due to an unexpected inspiration from Lady Gaga.
As a student，I've always struggled with being confident at school.I especially feared to give presentations about my research.The breakthrough came during the month before my qualifying exam when I listened to Lady Gaga's new album titled Joanne.As a committed fan，I noticed that this album differed greatly compared with her past ones.She had quitted her usual dance-pop and tried country music for the first time，and her clothing had changed as well.Obviously，Lady Gaga was taking a huge professional risk.However，she was confident of the music she released，and the fresh image she adopted.
That got me thinking：Could I do something similar before I stepped on stage？My naturally shy and quiet personality was not exactly ideal for public speaking，so I thought about the features and the image I wanted my professional self to possess.I wore professional clothing and highlighted my features---bravery，grace，and self-assurance---through make-up.
When I walked into the exam room，I was pleased to discover that I had new-found confidence.Sure，I was still nervous，but I had an unfamiliar sense of calm as soon as I began my talk.I was able to reply to questions without the trembling voice，and I took ownership of the work I presented.Thanks to Lady Gaga，I now have a strategy that unlocks the key to my confidence.
（1）What was the author scared of at school？ （No more than 10 words） To give presentations about her research.To give presentations about her research.
（2）What breakthrough did Lady Gaga make in her new album？ （No more than 15 words） She quitted her usual dance-pop and tried country music for the first time.She quitted her usual dance-pop and tried country music for the first time.
（3）What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 3？ （One word） emphasizedemphasized
（4）How did the author conquer her shyness and nervousness in the Ph.D qualifying exam？（No more than 15 words） She wore professional clothing and highlighted her features---bravery，grace，and self-assurance---through make-up.She wore professional clothing and highlighted her features---bravery，grace，and self-assurance---through make-up.
（5）What inspiration do you get from the author？Please explain it in your own words.（No more than 20 words） I can highlight my feature—bravery，grace，and self-assurance—through make-up.I can highlight my feature—bravery，grace，and self-assurance—through make-up.
【答案】To give presentations about her research.；She quitted her usual dance-pop and tried country music for the first time.；emphasized；She wore professional clothing and highlighted her features---bravery，grace，and self-assurance---through make-up.；I can highlight my feature—bravery，grace，and self-assurance—through make-up.
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