Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and (11); that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. (12) 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 (13) clothes?

It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people (14). A person¡¯s selfª²concept is (15) in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people¡¯s (16). In general, the way people think about themselves has a (17) effect on all areas of their lives.

Shy people are very sensitive to criticism; they feel it confirms their inferiority. (18). A shy person 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.¡±(19).

Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? (20). People¡¯s expectations of themselves must be realistic. Living on the impossible leads to a sense of inadequacy.

11.¡¾´ð°¸¡¿self-conscious
12.¡¾´ð°¸¡¿Worrisome
13.¡¾´ð°¸¡¿unattractive
14.¡¾´ð°¸¡¿adversely
15.¡¾´ð°¸¡¿reflected
16.¡¾´ð°¸¡¿reactions
17.¡¾´ð°¸¡¿profound
18.¡¾´ð°¸¡¿They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliments because they believe they are unworthy of praise.
19.¡¾´ð°¸¡¿It is clear that£¬ while self-awareness is a healthy quality£¬ overdoing it is harmful.
20. ¡¾´ð°¸¡¿Since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self-esteem£¬ it is important for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths.