Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

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

【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了害羞给人们造成的不利影响以及如何克服害羞。

【1】根据本空后的“They are excessively concerned about their own appearance and actions. ”可知，此处应该提到害羞的人的表现，They指代的就是F项中的Shy people，故F项符合语境。

【2】根据本空后的“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，一个人的自我意识反映在他的行为方式上，同时他的行为影响其他人的反应，此处是说显而易见，这些不舒服的感觉会给别人带来不利影响，故C项符合语境。

【3】根据本空前的“Self-confident people are their own best friends. They participate in life enthusiastically and spontaneously. ”可知，此处承接上文，说的还是自信的人的表现，B项中的They指代的就是前面的Self-confident people，即自信的人不会受别人的想法的影响，故B项符合语境。

【4】根据本空前的“Shy people are very sensitive to criticism. ”可知，此处讲的还是害羞的人对批评的反应，即害羞的人认为批评会使他们低人一等，故D项符合语境。

【5】根据本空前的“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，此处说的是克服害羞的方法，故G项符合语境。