Social media is so common in our society that almost everyone is connected to some forms of it, whether it is Twitter, Facebook or even Pinterest. We are in a fastpaced, technologicallyevolving society and we are addicted to social media. In fact, we crave (渴望) social media.
Our social networks can tell a story about us, and if you’re like me, you want to make sure that the story your Twitter or Facebook tells about you is a good story.
1. Keep it clean:
2. Don’t trust privacy settings: You have a private Twitter account so you can post anything you want?
3. Ensure you’re polished: Keep it classy (优等的)!
Like it or not, your social networks reflect you — make sure you look like the shining star that you truly are.
| A．This is not the case. |
| B．It is always like this. |
| C．Be sure about what you’re posting. |
| D．Discover what you want people to think of you. |
| E．Social media is just a tool to interact with others. |
| F．We post almost every aspect of our life on social media. |
| G．One’s online reputation (名声) couldn't be more important. |
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【推荐1】Rumors (谣言): we've all heard some and we've all spread some. In more traditional times they shook entire families. Today, they travel differently because the way we share information has also changed.
The fact is that rumors have great potential to upset things, whether socially or personally. We don't enjoy being on the receiving end of one, since they usually don't have good intentions. They are somewhat veiled (掩饰的) messages.
Normally rumors are oral messages: word of mouth. The paradox (自相矛盾) is that there is no evidence to support rumors, but the more people share it, the more they see it as true. To finish explaining rumors, we think that they follow certain very clear laws. Secrecy: The source is unknown. There is also a proven phenomenon that human beings usually forget the source of a message before they forget its content. Certainty: We hardly question rumors simply because of the mental effort involved. On the other hand, no one likes to doubt a person who convinces us that the information they spread is true. Change: It acts like a tree. New rumors branch out to fill in the gaps left by the first rumor.
Another property (属性) of rumors is that they tend to become viral. Each receiver is at the same time a potential transmitter (传输者) of the information. The receiver often adds their own opinion. Their manner and tone of transmitting it also changes it.
How can we end rumors? The answer is as simple as it is impossible: preventing people from communicating. A more realistic response is equally difficult, although less than the first one. It is that we should be critical of the information we receive. We should ask ourselves if the source is reliable. Ask (if possible) the person you heard it from whether they also trust the information. We should also think about if the rumor benefits someone, and if that someone started the rumor.
One rumor to be especially cautious of is a rumor about groups relatively unable to defend themselves. That's why we say, "History is always told by the winners." The first payment the defeated must make is to accept the victor's version of the story.
1. What can we learn about rumors?| A．We have all heard some and believed them. |
| B．We're happy to be the receiving end of them. |
| C．They may have negative influence on society. |
| D．They often hide good intentions in the messages. |
| A．Rumours keep changing, just as trees change their colour. |
| B．Rumours are deeply rooted in reality, like tree roots in the earth. |
| C．New rumours have gaps, like the space between tree branches. |
| D．New rumours grow out of the original, like branches out of a trunk. |
| A．Something easily spread. |
| B．Something acceptable. |
| C．Something easily defended. |
| D．Something beneficial. |
| A．It is easy to prevent people from spreading rumors. |
| B．People are often active in judging the rumors critically. |
| C．We should think about the hidden message of the rumors. |
| D．Stories told by the victors are usually better worth trusting. |
【推荐2】The thought of immigrating to another country is frightening. Trying to thinking of every task that you need to complete is challenging.
Consider the Price of Housing
Spend some time before you move researching the average cost of homes in the area that you are moving to. Also, consider the cost of renting. If you know where you are going to be staying before you arrive, you will reduce much of the stress that you will have once you get there.
Find a Friend Online
It will certainly help your situation if you already have a friend before you arrive in your new country.
Research Transportation Methods
After arrival, you need to know how to get from one place to another immediately.
Learn the Language
Even if English is the spoken language in the country you are planning to move to, it will not be the same version of English that you are used to.
Keep Family and Friends Informed
After you move to another country, do not forget family and friends that are back home.
| A．Compare the cost of using public transportation with that of owning your own vehicle. |
| B．But remember that you are not the first to experience a move. |
| C．Familiarize yourself with the common expressions, especially the friendly ones. |
| D．You are not going to waste your time in your new country by dealing with issues from accounts. |
| E．Get online and join chat rooms with people from the country you are moving to. |
| F．Prepare your palate for the choices that will soon be most readily available to you during your daily routine. |
| G．Whether it is through e-mail, social media, or phone, let family and friends know the method that you prefer to use for communication. |
【推荐3】Many people have fears (恐惧) while traveling abroad. But with so many good places to visit in this world, fears that hold you back are stopping you from wonderful experiences more than they are protecting you. Not being able to communicate can not only be upset, but sometimes it can even be a bit scary. But don’t let a fear of failing to speak the foreign language inhibit you.
First, try to learn a few words ahead of time, like please, thank you, hello, goodbye. This will go a long way in showing the locals you’re trying. A phrasebook can help, but remember that you may not understand the reply you get.
Second, write down the hotel you chose, and any places of interest you’re planning on visiting. It helps to show a taxi driver or someone you’re asking directions from if you have it written down since it’s possible that you won’t pronounce it correctly.
Third, one of the few words I find to be common is “toilet”. In the US people often ask where to find the bathroom or restroom, but that’s not so easily understood for someone whose native language isn’t English. But even in the middle of Southeast Asia, people understand the word toilet.
Lastly, try drawing. Andy and I were in a taxi in Izmir, Turkey trying to get to the castle (城堡), but the driver didn’t know what we were saying. So Andy quickly drew a castle. The driver laughed and nodded, and then brought us to the castle.
1. What does the underlined word “inhibit” in the first paragraph mean?| A．Hurt. | B．Change. | C．Protect. | D．Prevent. |
| A．We may forget where the hotel is. |
| B．We may ask others for directions. |
| C．We can ask whether it is a good hotel. |
| D．We can learn to pronounce it correctly. |
| A．To tell us drawing is helpful. |
| B．To show drawing is easy. |
| C．To show they were wise. |
| D．To tell us how to draw. |
| A．Reduce our fear of learning a foreign language. |
| B．Teach us how to learn a foreign language abroad. |
| C．Show us how to ask for help in foreign countries. |
| D．Tell us how to communicate when we tour abroad. |
