Body image—the way people feel about their appearance—is a big problem for many young people today. According to two different studies, more than half teenage girls in the United States think they should be on diet, and almost one in five teenage boys are worried about their bodies and their weight.
But what’s the cause? Many complain about the media. Turn on the TV, and you’ll likely see beautiful models, handsome actors, and fit sports stars. Open a magazine or newspaper, search the Internet, and it’s unlikely to be any different.
Many young people feel stressed to look like these “perfect” people. But for most, this is just not possible. In the United States, for example, the average woman is 163 centimeters tall and weighs 64 kilograms. The average model is 180 centimeters tall and weighs 53 kilograms.
When people don’t match up to these standards, many may develop low self-esteem. Some stop eating properly in order to lose weight. Others lose so much confidence that they start to run away from classroom activities at school.
Body image problems do not disappear as we get older, either. In the United Kingdom, for example, women over 50 spend more money on cosmetics（化妆品）than any other age group. Older men spend large amounts of money trying to avoid hair loss.
Is there a solution to the problem? A 2013 study in the United Kingdom recommended that body image lessons should be provided in schools. Others believe it’s a problem that all of society needs to face. As self-esteem advocate Meaghan Ramsy says, “we need to start deciding people by what they do, not what they look like.”
1. According to the passage, if there are 1,000 boys students in the United States, ________ worry about their bodies and weight.| A．200 | B．50 | C．500 | D．51 |
| A．super models with charming bodies | B．common people who use cosmetics |
| C．TV stars with nice looks | D．athletes with fit bodies |
| A．admiration | B．confidence | C．ugliness | D．energy |
| A．British women older than 50 spend the least money on cosmetics among all ages. |
| B．body image lessons teach people how to become “perfect” people like models |
| C．Meaghan Ramsy advised people to judge people by their personalities |
| D．the average American women is shorter but lighter than models |
| A．Get a balance diet | B．Say “No” to social media |
| C．Welcome to out body image lesson | D．You don’t need to be “perfect” |
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【推荐2】Do you feel worried sometimes? How do you deal with (处理) your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take these steps to deal with them.
Try to find out what you’re worried about
Sometimes, you will know what you’re worried about. But sometimes, you might not. Try to find it out first; if you can’t, you can ask for help.
Think of ways to make it better
You can do something to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is not fun and it won’t solve (解决) your problem.
Grades at school are often a top worry for kids. If you’re worried about grades, ask yourself these questions:
☆ Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?
☆ How do I get ready for (为……做准备) class? Do I go over my notes even when there isn’t a test?
☆ Do I have a good place to study at home?
☆ Have I tried different ways of studying?
Ask for help
When you’re worried, it can be helpful to find someone to talk to. You can ask your parents, friends or teachers for help.
1. How many steps of dealing with your worries are mentioned in the passage?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．You should try to find it out. |
| B．You can’t ask for help. |
| C．You don’t need to think of ways. |
| D．You should give it up. |
| A．Why are grades important? |
| B．Why don’t my friends like me? |
| C．How do I get ready for class? |
| D．Do I have a good place to study at home? |
| A．Parents, friends or teachers. |
| B．Parents, friends or doctors. |
| C．Parents, friends or policemen. |
| D．Parents, doctors or policemen. |
| A．Who is often worried. |
| B．When people are worried. |
| C．How to deal with our worries. |
| D．Worries are difficult to deal with. |
【推荐3】Do you know that you are not outgoing enough? Do you want to make friends, but are you too shy?
Feel comfortable.
Always be clean. Shower, brush your teeth, and try to look nice. Dress in clean clothes.
Try to smile more often at people. It will get them to think that you are friendly. Then they’ll talk to you more even if they don’t know you.
Just talk.
Some people worry about talking because they think, “What am I going to talk about with that person?”
Listen to people.
You can’t just talk. People will think that you’re self-centered. You have to listen to others and give your opinions. Let them know you care.
Read the news!
| A．Your friends will like you very much. |
| B．They must make you feel good and comfortable. |
| C．Don’t just stay at home and do nothing. |
| D．Smile more often. |
| E．Read the following rules. |
| F．Talk to others politely. |
| G．Outgoing people don’t even think about it. |
【推荐1】In ancient times, poets often wrote poems about missing their loved ones when seeing the moon. There are many Chinese poems praising the beauties of the moon and expressing people’s longing (想念) for their friends and families. Looking at the Moon and Longing for Hometown, a famous Tang poem, was written by Li Bai (701—762)
Before my bed a pool of light;
Oh, can it be frost on the ground?
Looking up, I find the moon bright;
Bowing, in homesickness I’m drown (淹死).
(Translated by Xu Yuanchong)
This poem is considered as one of the greatest works in Chinese literature (文学). It is a masterpiece (杰作) that has been loved for centuries by Chinese people across the world. It has been translated into many versions (版本), among which Xu Yuanchong’s translation is the most beautiful one. In the last sentence of the poem, he compared homesickness (乡愁) to _________. Xu Yuanchong believes the poet was completely lost himself in his memories of home because of homesickness, as if he was unable to escape the feeling of drown. Xu Yuanchong’s translation is a wonderful example of how translation can bring different cultures closer together, opening up new ways to enjoy and understand literature from around the world
1. The poem mentioned in this passage may be _________.| A．《望月怀远》 | B．《静夜思》 | C．《水调歌头》 | D．《山居秋暝》 |
| A．moonlight | B．love | C．water | D．life |
| A．I raise my cup to invite the Moon; Her light with my shadow and we’re three friends. |
| B．The bright moon shines among the pines, and the clear spring flows over the rocks. |
| C．Looking up, I find the moon bright; Bowing, in homesickness I’m drowned. |
| D．Wish us a long life! Though miles apart, we’ll share the beauty the moon shows. |
【推荐2】President Xi Jinping said “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets(绿水青山就是金山银山)”.
With the efforts of China’s government and its people, the rate of forest coverage (森林覆盖率) in China has reached 22.96%, compared to 5.05% forty years ago, according to a recent report from the State Forestry and Grassland Administration(SFGA).
Over the past forty years, China planted billions of trees as part of its fight against expanding(延伸的) deserts, mostly in its north. Each year, people sow seedlings(播种) over an area nearly the size of Ireland, according to Nature.
In 1978, China began a nationwide tree-planting program known as the Three North Shelter belt Forest Program, also known as “the Great Green Wall”. It has helped to plant more than 66 billion trees across 13 provinces in the country’s north to act as windbreaks(防风林), according to China Daily.
Since 2018, SFGA has made more efforts to build a greener country. Its purpose is to grow at least 6.7 million hectares(公项) of forest every year in the next 15 years. Besides planting more trees, China has tried to bring back grasslands. It has also used strict forest protection methods and banned(禁止) all commercial logging(商业伐木) since last August.
The high-speed growth of forest cannot happen without public participation(参与). For example, Ant Forest, an Alipay mobile payment app, plants real trees for users who get “green energy” by taking part in low-carbon(低碳) activities. Since 2016, it has helped to plant about 122 million trees in China’s driest areas. China was praised as “one of the most successful countries worldwide in greening the desert” by United Nations Environment Program Executive Director Erik Solheim.
1. What was the rate of forest coverage forty years ago?| A．5.05 percent | B．17.91 percent | C．22.96 percent | D．28.01 percent |
| A．turn deserts into green land | B．create a green area in the desert |
| C．stop deserts from expanding | D．build an area nearly the size of Ireland. |
a. Restored grasslands. b. Protected forests.
c. Banned wooden furniture. d. Banned commercial logging.
| A．abc | B．abd | C．acd | D．bcd |
| A．660,000,000 | B．66,000,000,000 |
| C．660,000,000,000 | D．66,000,000,000,000 |
| A．Everybody can help build a greener country. |
| B．China’s forest coverage is the highest in the world. |
| C．The growth of forests is due to Ant Forest. |
| D．There will be no desert in northern China. |
【推荐3】Strawberries look nice, but a light pressure can make them out of shape. Nowadays, there are many young people who are just like strawberries. They easily break down when they face difficulties. They don’t know what to do when they are in trouble. They have a common name—strawberry kids.
Why are many students so easy to break down? Parents and schools are a main reason. Parents do almost everything for them in their daily life, while schools care more about their grades instead of developing their personality (个性).
Liu Yue, 13, is from Fujian. His mom hardly criticizes (批评) him and he always feels good about himself. When a teacher criticized him strictly, he felt surprised and sad. He began to doubt his ability.
Students should do something to make themselves mentally (心理上) strong. An expert said, “When you are in trouble, don’t ask for help too quickly. You should try to deal with problems first by yourself. I also advise you to take an active part in sports and social activities. That can make you mentally strong.”
Growing up is not just a happy process. Pains also go along with it. The most important thing is to face the pains bravely and learn from them.
1. Why are some students called “strawberry kids”?| A．Because they all like to eat strawberries. |
| B．Because a light pressure can make them out of shape. |
| C．Because they easily break down when they face difficulties. |
| D．Because they plant strawberries when they are in trouble. |
| A．Teachers criticize them strictly. | B．Schools develop their personality. |
| C．Kids care more about their own grades. | D．Parents do almost everything for them. |
| A．Surprised and sad. | B．Angry and worried. |
| C．Nervous and afraid. | D．Happy and hard-working. |
| A．Try to deal with problems first by themselves. | B．Join the basketball club. |
| C．Help clean up the city parks. | D．Ask for help too quickly. |
| A．Doubt their abilities. | B．Face the pains bravely. |
| C．Keep away from the pains. | D．Learn from the strawberry kids. |
