It would be easy to assume that someone with internal self-awareness would also be externally aware-that being in touch with our feelings and emotions helps us turn into how we're seen. Strangely, research has often shown no relationship between the two-some studies have even revealed an inverse (相反的) one.

　　For those looking to gain true insight, remember that other people often see us more objectively than we see ourselves and that self-examination can have hidden pitfalls (陷阱) that make insight actually impossible.

1.The first three paragraphs center around 　　　.

A.the intelligence gap between modern men and their ancestors

B.the sharp contrast between self-awareness of today and the past

C.the necessity of a shift in self-awareness to satisfy the need today

D.the significance of self-awareness in human survival and advancement

2.What's the problem with "me" focused society nowadays?

A.People's performance and abilities are overlooked.

B.It's difficult to obtain an objective assessment of ourselves.

C.Competent people tend to be unconfident of their leadership skills.

D.Modern people fail to bring their special qualities into full play.

3.What does the writer stress in this passage?

A.Knowing how others see us is the key to success.

B.Understanding ourselves inward contributes to a better fate.

C.Self-examination helps us gain true insight into ourselves.

D.Internal self-awareness and external self-awareness are closely related.

第二节 任务型阅读

　　Small Talk May Make Us Happier

Small talk. Chit-chat. These are the short conversations we have at parties, while we are waiting in line at the store, at family events or at work. Sometimes we make small talk with people we already know but not well. Often we have to make small talk with complete strangers. Many people find these small conversations about random topics difficult. Some people say they hate it. Others say small talk is a waste