Question

Self-esteem is our sense of how good we feel about ourselves. It is based on our judgment of ourselves, not on other people's assessment, but simply on our own. Our self-esteem is not dependant on our talent. Some very ordinary people feel very good about themselves, while other extraordinarily high achievers hold low opinions of themselves.
Self-esteem is the primary key to long-term stress management. Why? The first three sources of stress are: predictable life event, unexpected changes and build-up of daily stresses, These are much easier to handle when we believe in ourselves, A positive, healthy self-esteem gives us the “hardiness”(强健) to deal with the difficulties of life, and to see them as challenges to be met, rather than threats to be feared.
The forth category of stress is entirely the result of a low self-esteem. It is the category of stress that is most common and tiring over the long run. This kind of stress cannot be overcome, or even changed, until the self-esteem problems that cause it are corrected.
Learning to love yourself for who you are is the key to overcoming stress. Self-esteem comes form the self, and cannot be promoted by others. A person who feels that his self-esteem comes from the approval of those around him or her is bound to self-destruct(自毁), One cannot keep the level of “performance” required to please everyone else, especially if that performance disagrees with who you are and is simply a facade that makes you popular with the world. When the applause is gone, there is nothing left.
Only those who can feel the strength of knowing who they are and those who can feel good about that will survive the stresses of life. Self-esteem is the basis of contentment and positive living.

1. 1.
   What is self-esteem?
   1. A.
      A kind of positive lifestyle.
   2. B.
      The impression we have on other people.
   3. C.
      Our sense of how good we feel about ourselves.
   4. D.
      Our understanding of how we are seen by others.
2. 2.
   What is the key to overcoming stress according to the passage?
   1. A.
      Removing yourself from stressful situation.
   2. B.
      Learning to love yourself for who you are.
   3. C.
      Facing the stress and dealing with it.
   4. D.
      Getting help from friends.
3. 3.
   What does the underlined word "facade" （in Para 5） mean?
   1. A.
      A false appearance.
   2. B.
      A big worry.
   3. C.
      A wrong action.
   4. D.
      A strange feeling.
4. 4.
   The passage is written to ______.
   1. A.
      tell people how to overcome stress
   2. B.
      help people form good relationship with others
   3. C.
      show the importance of feeling good about yourself
   4. D.
      provide the different methods to get a clear view of yourself

Answer 1

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