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【題目】根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的七個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

The Misery of Shyness

Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. All kinds of people describe themselves as shy: short, tall, dull, intelligent, young, old, slim, and overweight. 【1】They are excessively concerned about their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly swirling in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? I'm ugly. I'm wearing unattractive clothes.

【2】A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives. For instance, people who have a positive sense of self-worth or high self-esteem usually act with confidence. Because they have self-assurance, they do not need constant praise and encouragement from others to feel good about themselves. Self-confident people are their own best friends. They participate in life enthusiastically and spontaneously.【3】People with high self-esteem are not hurt by criticism; they do not regard criticism as personal rejection. Instead, they view criticism as suggestion for improvement.

In contrast, shy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance that they are doing "the right thing". Shy people are very sensitive to criticism.【4】They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliment because they believe they are unworthy of praise. A shy people may respond to a compliment with a statement like this one: "You're just saying that to make me feel good. I know it's not true".

Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient effort in building self-confidence.【5】

A. It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is detrimental, or harmful.

B. They are not affected by what others think they "should" do.

C. It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people adversely.

D. They feel it confirms their inferiority.

E. It is not fair for them to label themselves as inferior because they have difficulty in some areas.

F. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious.

G. Since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their strengths.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】F

【2】C

【3】B

【4】D

【5】G

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【1】根據(jù)本空后的“They are excessively concerned about their own appearance and actions. ”可知，此處應(yīng)該提到害羞的人的表現(xiàn)，They指代的就是F項(xiàng)中的Shy people，故F項(xiàng)符合語(yǔ)境。

【2】根據(jù)本空后的“A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions.”可知，一個(gè)人的自我意識(shí)反映在他的行為方式上，同時(shí)他的行為影響其他人的反應(yīng)，此處是說(shuō)顯而易見(jiàn)，這些不舒服的感覺(jué)會(huì)給別人帶來(lái)不利影響，故C項(xiàng)符合語(yǔ)境。

【3】根據(jù)本空前的“Self-confident people are their own best friends. They participate in life enthusiastically and spontaneously. ”可知，此處承接上文，說(shuō)的還是自信的人的表現(xiàn)，B項(xiàng)中的They指代的就是前面的Self-confident people，即自信的人不會(huì)受別人的想法的影響，故B項(xiàng)符合語(yǔ)境。

【4】根據(jù)本空前的“Shy people are very sensitive to criticism. ”可知，此處講的還是害羞的人對(duì)批評(píng)的反應(yīng)，即害羞的人認(rèn)為批評(píng)會(huì)使他們低人一等，故D項(xiàng)符合語(yǔ)境。

【5】根據(jù)本空前的“Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient effort in building self-confidence. ”及本空后的“It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is detrimental, or harmful”可知，此處說(shuō)的是克服害羞的方法，故G項(xiàng)符合語(yǔ)境。