Question

Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?

It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people. A person's conception of himself or herself 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.

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; they feel it confirms their feelings of inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliment with a statement like this one, "You're just saying that to make me feel good. I know it's not true." It is clear that while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.

Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient efforts in building self-confidence. Since shyness goes hand in hand with a lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their strengths. Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual, interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. Let's not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life.

1.The first paragraph is mainly about _______.

A. the cause of shyness

B. the feeling of shy people

C. the effect of shyness on people

D. the question in the minds of shy people

2.According to the writer, self-awareness is __________.

A. harmful to people

B. a healthy quality

C. the cause of unhappiness

D. a weak point of shy people

3.What is the shy people’s reaction to praise?

A. They are pleased by it

B. They feel they are worthy of it.

C. They are very sensitive to it.

D. They feel it is not true.

4.What can learn from the passage that shyness can _______.

A. be overcome with determination

B. help us to live up to our full development

C. enable us to understand ourselves better

D. have nothing to do with lack of self respect

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.A

【解析】

试题分析：害羞对大多数人来说是很多不幸的源头. 幸运地是,人们可以通过坚决耐心地努力建立自信心来克服害羞。每个人都是独特的,有价值的个体,以自身的方式吸引着别人.越了解自己,越能充分发挥自己的潜能.。不要让害羞阻挡我们追求丰富圆满的生活。

1.1】C主旨大意题。根据第一段Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. 害羞对大多数人来说是很多不幸的源头.害羞的人通常很紧张而且很敏感.他们十分关注自己的外貌和行为。可知第一段讲的是：害羞给人们带来的影响。故选C。

2.2】B细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句It is clear that while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful. 很清晰，尽管自我意识是一种健康的品质，过多的做是有害的。因此可知选B。

3.3】D细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句You're just saying that to make me feel good. I know it's not true. 你这样说只是为了让我觉得好受点,我知道这不是真的.故选D。

4.4】A推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient efforts in building self-confidence. 幸运地是,人们可以通过坚决耐心地努力建立自信心来克服害羞。故选A。

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