1．A.shocked B．curious
C．shy D．angry
【解析】 由下文“Over many years I have ________ from a shy student to a popular school leader...”可知，作者本身是一个内向害羞的人。
【答案】 C
2．A.careful B．handsome
C．brave D．intelligent
【解析】 根据下文“I have ________ to myself and everyone else that I am as clever as the other students at school.”可知，作者因自己有诵读困难症，认为自己不如其他同学“聪明”。
【答案】 D
