题目内容：

Shyness is the ______ of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively ______ with their own appearance and ______ . Worrisome thoughts are constantly ______ in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing ______ clothes?

It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must ______ people adversely. A person’s self-concept is ______in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people’s reactions. ______, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.

Shy people, having ______ self-esteem (尊重), 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______ criticism; they feel it _____their inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliments (恭维) because they believe they are ______ of praise. A shy person may respond to a compliment with a ______ like this one: “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,______ it is harmful.

Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least______? Fortunately, people can______shyness with determined and patient effort in building self-confidence. Since shyness goes ______ with lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their ______. For example, most people would like to be “A” students in every subject. It is not fair for them to label themselves ______ because they have difficulty in some areas. People’s expectations of themselves must be ______ . Living on the impossible leads to a sense of inadequacy.

1.A. base    B. basis    C. cause    D. reason

2.A. worried    B. concerned    C. surprised    D. amused

3.A. acts    B. actions    C. style    D. deeds

4.A. taking place    B. ringing    C. occurring    D. striking

5.A. magnificent    B. appealing    C. fun    D. unattractive

6.A. effect    B. interfere    C. affect    D. turn

7.A. reacted    B. replied    C. reflected    D. responded

8.A. In general    B. Furthermore    C. However    D. Nevertheless

9.A. high    B. low    C. medium    D. no

10.A. about    B. against    C. at    D. for

11.A. gives    B. makes    C. confirms    D. generate

12.A. worthy    B. unworthy    C. deserving    D. aware

13.A. word    B. sentence    C. statement    D. announcement

14.A. undertaking    B. overdoing    C. exercising    D. trying

15.A. dropped    B. reduced    C. abandoned    D. abided

16.A. get    B. handle    C. dispose    D. overcome

17.A. hand in hand    B. next    C. after    D. short of

18.A. advantages    B. strengths    C. flaws    D. length

19.A. low    B. inferior    C. bad    D. disabled

20.A. true    B. real    C. realistic    D. genuine