2004年MBA考前冲刺-英语模拟试题及答案(1-5)
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Questions 55 to 58 are based on the following passage:
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 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 weakness as well as
their strengths. For example, most people would like to be
“A” student in every subject. It is not fair for them to
label themselves inferior because they have difficulty in
some areas. People’s expectations of themselves must be
realistic. Living on the impossible leads to a sense of
inadequacy.
Each of us is unique, worthwhile individual. We are
interested in our own personal ways. The better understand
ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our
potential. Let’s not allow shyness to block our chances
or a rich and fulfilling life.
55. The first paragraph is mainly about______
A. The characteristics of shy people.
B. The cause of shyness.
C. The questions in the minds of shy people.
D. The effects of shyness on people.
56. According to the writer, self-awareness is_____
A. Harmful to people
B. A weak point of shy people.
C. The cause of unhappiness
D. A good quality.
57. Which of the following statement is true?
A. Shyness helps us to live up to our full potential
B. Shyness enables us to understand ourselves better.
C. Shyness blocks our chances to a rich life.
D. Shyness has noting to do with lack of self-esteem.
58. We can infer from the passage that the writer is______
A. A shy person
B. A realistic person
C. A sensitive person
D. A reserved person.
参考答案:
55. A 56 D 57 C 58 B
摘自《英语--临考点拨与模拟考场》
策划:太奇MBA培训中心
主编:周建武
出版社:中国经济出版社
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