III. Reading Comprehension
     There are real differences between people with high self-esteem and those with lowself-esteem. Researchers have found that people with good self-concepts tend to be moreaccepting of others. They are also more accepting of their own failures. However, theyfail less, since they tend to be better achievers than people with low self-esteem. Highself-esteem is also related to independence and open-mindedness. People with positiveself-images will be more willing to accept criticism and suggestions. On the other hand,persons with low self-esteem are sensitive to criticism and blame themselves wheneverthings go wrong. And because they lack confidence, they will give in to pressure andcan often be easily influenced. They also seek flattery and criticize others in order toimprove their self-images.
【題組】36. According to the passage, people with high self-esteem
(A) blame themselves when things go wrong.
(B) are more accepting of their own failure.
(C) are often easily influenced.
(D) are very sensitive to criticism.