1、吉林省实验中学2016届高三上学期第三次模拟考试英语试题本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共150分，共11页。第I卷第一部分听力(1-20小题)在笔试结束后进行。第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AShynessisthecauseofmuchunhappinessforagreatmanypeople.Shy people are anxiou
2、s 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 unattrac
3、tive 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 people's reactions. In general, t
4、he 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
5、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 clear
6、 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 go
7、es 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 e
8、asier it becomes to live up to our full potential. Let's not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life. 21.Thefirstparagraphismainlyabout_______.A.thecauseofshynessB.thefeelingofshypeopleC.t
