He has a weakness for smoking. Which is the most appropriate translation for "weakness" in this sentence？（）

The author of the report ______ (对医院的问题非常了解)because he has been working there for many years.

____________

[A] Although no such evidence was presented, the casino’s marketing department continued to pepper him with mailings. And he entered the casino and used his Fun Card without being detected.

[B] It is unclear what luring was required, given his compulsive behavior. And in what sense was his will operative？

[C] By the time he had lost $5,000 he said to himself that if he could get back to even, he would quit. One night he won $5,500, but he did not quit.

[D] Gambling has been a common feature of American life forever, but for a long time it was broadly considered a sin, or a social disease. Now it is a social policy: the most important and aggressive promoter of gambling in America is government.

[E] David Williams’s suit should trouble this gambling nation. But don’t bet on it.

[F] It is worrisome that society is medicalizing more and more behavioral problems, often defining as addictions what earlier, sterner generations explained as weakness of will.

[G] The anonymous, lonely, undistracted nature of online gambling is especially conductive to compulsive behavior. But even if the government knew how to move against Internet gambling, what would be its grounds for doing so？

_________

[A] Although no such evidence was presented, the casino’s marketing department continued to pepper him with mailings. And he entered the casino and used his Fun Card without being detected.

[B] It is unclear what luring was required, given his compulsive behavior. And in what sense was his will operative？

[C] By the time he had lost $5,000 he said to himself that if he could get back to even, he would quit. One night he won $5,500, but he did not quit.

[D] Gambling has been a common feature of American life forever, but for a long time it was broadly considered a sin, or a social disease. Now it is a social policy: the most important and aggressive promoter of gambling in America is government.

[E] David Williams’s suit should trouble this gambling nation. But don’t bet on it.

[F] It is worrisome that society is medicalizing more and more behavioral problems, often defining as addictions what earlier, sterner generations explained as weakness of will.

[G] The anonymous, lonely, undistracted nature of online gambling is especially conductive to compulsive behavior. But even if the government knew how to move against Internet gambling, what would be its grounds for doing so？

_________

[A] Although no such evidence was presented, the casino’s marketing department continued to pepper him with mailings. And he entered the casino and used his Fun Card without being detected.

[B] It is unclear what luring was required, given his compulsive behavior. And in what sense was his will operative？

[C] By the time he had lost $5,000 he said to himself that if he could get back to even, he would quit. One night he won $5,500, but he did not quit.

[D] Gambling has been a common feature of American life forever, but for a long time it was broadly considered a sin, or a social disease. Now it is a social policy: the most important and aggressive promoter of gambling in America is government.

[E] David Williams’s suit should trouble this gambling nation. But don’t bet on it.

[F] It is worrisome that society is medicalizing more and more behavioral problems, often defining as addictions what earlier, sterner generations explained as weakness of will.

[G] The anonymous, lonely, undistracted nature of online gambling is especially conductive to compulsive behavior. But even if the government knew how to move against Internet gambling, what would be its grounds for doing so？

______________.

(A). Although no such evidence was presented, the casino's marketing department continued to pepper him with mailings. And he entered the casino and used his Fun Card without being detected. (B). It is unclear what luring was required, given his compulsive behavior. And in what sense was his will operative？ (C). By the time he had lost $5,000 he said to himself that if he could get back to even, he would quit. One night he won $5,500, but he did not quit. (D). Gambling has been a common feature of American life forever, but for a long time it was broadly considered a sin, or a social disease. Now it is a social policy: the most important and aggressive promoter of gambling in America is government. (E). David Williams’s suit should trouble this gambling nation. But don’t bet on it. (F). It is worrisome that society is medicalizing more and more behavioral problems, often defining as addictions what earlier, sterner generations explained as weakness of will. (G). The anonymous, lonely, undistracted nature of online gambling is especially conductive to compulsive behavior. But even if the government knew how to move against Internet gambling, what would be its grounds for doing so？

A.primitive

B.raw

C.crude

D.primary

weaknesses. Success or【C1】______ in your work would depend, to【C2】______ great extent,【C3】______ your ability to use your strengths and weaknesses to the best advantage.【C4】______ the utmost importance is your attitude. A person【C5】______ begins a job convinced that he isn't going to like it or is【C6】______ that he is going to fail is exhibiting a weakness which can only hinder his success. On the other hand, a person who is secure【C7】______ his belief that he is probably as capable【C8】______ doing the work as anyone else and who is willing to make a cheerful attempt【C9】______ it possesses a certain strength of purpose. The chances are that he will do well.【C10】______ the prerequisite skills for a particular job is strength. Lacking those skills is obviously a weakness. A bookkeeper who can't add or a carpenter who can't cut a straight line with a saw【C11】______ hopeless cases. This book has been designed to help you capitalize【C12】______ the strength and overcome the【C13】______ that you bring to the job of learning. But in groups to measure your development, you must first【C14】______ stock of somewhere you stand now.【C15】______ we get further along in the book, we'll be【C16】______ in some detail with specific processes for developing and strengthening【C17】______ skills. However,【C18】______ begin with, you should pause【C19】______ examine your present strengths and weaknesses in three areas that are critical to your success or failure in school: your【C20】______ , your reading and communication skills, and your study habits.

【C1】

A．improvement

B．victory

C．failure

D．achievement

A.weakness

B.restrictions

C.limit

D.prevention

re 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 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, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.Shy people, havinglow 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 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 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 goes hand in hand with a lack of self-esteems, it is important for people to accept their weakness 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 easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. Let’s not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life.

1、What does the author try to prove by citing “what kind of impression am I making？”

A、Shy people benefit from their caring about their appearance.

B、People’s shyness made them care too much about their appearance and actions.

C、It’s natural that shy people don’t believe other’s compliments.

D、Shy people think they are different from others.

2、According to the writer, self-awareness is _______.

A、a good quality

B、the cause of unhappiness

C、harmful to people

D、a weak point of shy people

3、That shy people react to a compliment in such a way is _________.

A、good

B、unreal

C、very reasonable

D、harmful

4、Which of the following statements is true according to the passage？

A、Shyness helps us to develop our potential.

B、Shyness enables us to understand ourselves better.

C、Shyness can block our chances for a rich life.

D、Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self-esteem.

5、It can be inferred from the passage that shy people _______.

A、should find more of their weakness

B、should understand themselves in the right way

C、had better ignore their weakness

D、can get rid of their shyness while maintaining low self-esteem