Section Ⅰ Use of English Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 Points) Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are (1) and serf-conscious; that is, they are (2) concerned with their own appearance and actions. (3) thoughts are (4) occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making It is obvious that such (5) feelings must affect people adversely. A person’s self-concept is (6) in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people’s reactions. (7) , the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives. Shy people, having low (8) , are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance (9) they are doing "the fight thing". Shy people are very (10) to criticism; they feel it (11) their inferiority. A shy person may (12) to a compliment with a statement like this one: "You’re just saying that to make me feel good." It is clear that, (13) self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful. Can shyness be completely (14) , or at least reduced Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient effort in building self-confidence. Since shyness goes (15) with lack of serf-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths. For example, most people would like to be "A" students in every subject. It is not fair for them to (16) themselves inferior because they have difficulty (17) some areas. People’s expectations of themselves must be (18) Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to (19) our full potential. Let’s not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and (20) life.
Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.20()
A.live for
B.live upon
C.live through
D.live up to
参考答案:D
解析:
短语辨析题。本句句意为:我们越了解自己,越能表现出自己的全部潜能。live up to意为“真正做到,无愧于”,用在句中符合句意。 [避错指导] live for意为“为…活着”,live upon意为“以…为食”,live through意为“经历…而幸存”。很明显,这三个短语不符合句子语义关系,故不是正确选项。