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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 peopled 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 dear 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.
What does the author try to prove by citing “what kind of impression am I making” in the first paragraph (Para. 1)________.
文章第一段提到了“害羞的人们过分关注自己的外貌和行为”，由此可知作者引用“what kind of impression am I making” 是想证明以上提出的观点。故选 B。
According to the writer, self-awareness is ________.
根据文章第三段提到的 “It is dear that while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful” 自我 意识是一种健康的品质，但是过度就会有害。故选A。
That shy people react to a compliment in such a way is________.
根据作者在第四段提到的“当害羞的人们受到表扬的时候，会认为他人在安慰自己，自己并不是真的表现的很好”。由此可知含羞的人们受到表扬的时候，会觉得不真实。故选B。
Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?
根据作者在最后一段提到的 “Let's not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life” “希望我 们害羞不要阻碍我们把握生命中的机会，去追求更丰富以及更充实的生活”。故选C。
It can be inferred from the passage that shy people,________.
根据文章可知“作者介绍了害羞的表现极其不利影响，建议人们克服害羞，接受自己的优势和不足”。由此可以推测作者希望害羞的人们以一种正确的方式了解自己。故选B。