Câu hỏi:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The most common bodily symptoms of shame are blushing and flushed skin. There might also be sweating, increased heart rate and rapid breathing. Often, feelings of shame (8) in when we're embarrassed or humiliated in front of other people, like during a (9).

Shame can also happen when no one else is around, like when we realize we've made a mistake. But when we're around other people the feelings are likely harder to bear. Realizing or believing we're (10) inadequate, incapable or incompetent drives these feelings.

When we feel ashamed, it's natural to want to hide our face and withdraw. We tend to look (11) lower the head, look away or maintain a Crouched posture. We might lose focus on what we're doing and speak less coherently. Imagine what you'd see when a shy person has to make a speech. You may sce them shake, blush and stumble over words. Our natural (12). to shame is to try to escape the feelings by running away and hiding. We might even have an urge to cover our eyes or face.

 Often, feelings of shame (8) in when we're embarrassed