单选题
单选题 A. It is harmful to people.
B. It is a weak point of shy people.
C. It is a good quality.
D. It is the cause of unhappiness.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
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 1 making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? I'm wearing unattractive clothes.
It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people adversely. 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.
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 inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliments because they believe they are unworthy of praise. A shy person may respond to a compliment with a statement like this: "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 effort in building self-confidence. 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. So let's not allow our shyness to block out chances for a rich the fulfilling life.

What kind of opinion does the speaker hold about self-awareness?
单选题 A. They can hardly be overcome.
B. They have no effect on other people.
C. They have a favorable effect on themselves.
D. They have an unfavorable effect on other people.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[听力原文]
What does the speaker think about the uncomfortable feelings of shy people?
单选题 A. They are very sensitive to it.
B. They are indifferent about it.
C. They feel it is not true.
D. They feel it confirms their inferiority.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
What is the shy people's reaction to a compliment?
单选题 A. A realistic person.
B. A sensitive person.
C. A shy person.
D. A reserved person.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
What can we infer from the passage about the speaker?