Ungraded question, posted by Instructor, Dr Green
In next week's lecture, we will be discussing identity. Social experts suggest that we have three basic types of identity. First, your given identity includes your gender(性别), your birthplace, and your age. These are aspects of identity that are almost impossible to change. Second is your chosen identity, groups you choose to become a part of. Chosen identity can include your beliefs, your professions(
职业), or your community organizations. Finally, your core identity is what makes you unique. Your behaviors, personality, values, and skills are all part of your core identity. Before Monday's lecture post a short reply to this question.
QUESTION: How has your identity changed in the last few years, including the three aspects of identity?
Posted by Ali K.When I started high school, I thought that I knew exactly who I was and where I was headed. I was a star soccer player, and my entire identity was soccer-I lived it and breathed it. This was my chosen identity. Everything changed when l had a terrible knee injury during my second year. After several months, it was clear that I wouldn't be able to play soccer competitively again. I felt really sad when I had to quit the team, and I was very unhappy. Slowly I started to see that I was still the same
person on the inside. I was still a very hard-working person, someone who didn't easily give up, and someone who loved being on a team. These were part of my core identity. I had to rediscover my values (hard work and competition) to get me through this hard time. I've been developing a new sense of identity. Although I've had to change part of my chosen identity, I now understand that my core identity (who I am inside) is the most important for me.
Posted by Paul S.Like Ali, I had a very hard time in high school. I felt like my parents didn't understand or respect me, and nothing I did was right in their eyes. ① They didn't think I was trustworthy, and I admit that sometimes l didn't make great choices. But my parents are part of my given identity, and therefore they are very important in my life. During high school, my chosen identity was the group of friends that I belonged to. ② However, some friends were influencing me in bad ways. I felt really lost and unhappy with my life. Later, when I started at the university in my city, I decided to find some new friends. ③ Now I can realize the changes in me and feel more comfortable around my parents because they respect me as an adult. ④ It is important to remember that your chosen identity is not who you are. You can make other choices, and change your life.
28. Which of the following belongs to your given identity?
A.Professions. | B.Behaviors. |
C.Personality. | D.Birthplace. |
29. Why did Ali change part of his chosen identity?
A.He lost interest in sport at school. |
B.He found a new sense of identity. |
C.He injured his knee playing soccer. |
D.He followed his teammates' advice. |
30. Where should the following sentence be put? “I've connected with friends who better understand my family background and my values. ”
31. What kind of passage is it?
A.A blog | B.A poster. |
C.A news report. | D.A book review |