内容包括：1. 对此现象的看法；2. 理由。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：短视频 short video
Dear Eric,
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Yours,
Li Hua
2 . Four YouTube channels you need to watch
Yes Theory 6.57m subscribersDriven by the motto (格言) “Seek Discomfort”, Yes Theory aims to spread a message of fearlessness through carrying out projects that help people step outside their comfort zones. There is no doubt that many of us may feel too scared to work towards challenging goals, which is why Yes Theory takes on some adventures to show people that discomfort helps achieve a great life.
Nas Daily 2.45m subscribersBeing a graduate from Harvard, Nuseir Yassin makes an effort to provide a YouTube channel that highlights the most incredible humans on Earth. His videos often feature individuals who are creating changes in the world, and he also covers some of the most important topics of discussion like climate change.
TED-Ed 13.7m subscribersTED-Ed is one of the most famous YouTube channels when it comes to learning and inspiration. The channel has no specific video producer as it features presentations from people all around the world. These videos feature a wide variety of topics, and there is no specific subject that the channel focuses on. Instead, it provides insight into anything that can benefit the viewers.
Be Inspired 7.4m subscribersBe Inspired is a YouTube channel that provides videos to help people improve their overall well-being. These videos include a wide variety of topics such as sleep, stress, jobs, and creating plans. The channel also includes short and inspirational videos that help people realize the mistakes they are making and ways to solve them.
1. Which channel is the most popular?| A．Yes Theory. | B．Nas Daily. | C．TED-Ed. | D．Be Inspired. |
| A．Learning the latest news. |
| B．Meeting incredible humans. |
| C．Having access to job opportunities. |
| D．Improving general health and happiness. |
| A．They are inspirational. |
| B．They are favored by students. |
| C．They encourage viewers to challenge themselves. |
| D．They have one specific video producer. |
3 . I’m a grandma in my 60s. In the spring of 2020, like the rest of the world, I spent a lot of time staring at a screen and that was when I first got into the YouTube world. I discovered that onscreen offerings were truly endless. From one YouTuber I learned how to plant my own vegetable garden. Someone else shared poetry from Robert Frost, wise sayings from Confucius, and a smattering (一知半解) of other philosophical viewpoints, all of which helped me through some dark days. Down the rabbit hole I went, scrolling for hours and hours, watching other people living their lives and giving me advice on how to live mine.
As the months rolled by, YouTube turned my attention away from the hard reality of what was going on in the world. I subscribed to several channels and waited anxiously for new weekly offerings. I watched people reading poetry or painting by streams or looking out windows into snowy landscapes. I found all this calming. Such lovely scenery, such beautiful background music, such pretty clothes they were wearing!
At some point though, I got upset by these artistic and seemingly perfect lives. Who is filming them? I wondered. Do they rehearse or just act on the spot? Isn’t it cold, stepping through snowbanks in dresses? The questions kept bothering me while forcing comparisons to my own somewhat more ordinary existence. I wanted to walk in a flowing dress through hilly green field filled with wildflowers! Instead, I was marching through my neighborhood’s city streets in mom jeans.
In a moment of insight, I realized that I had a full and happy life, which although it wouldn’t win awards for perfection onscreen, suited me perfectly. I put my phone away and started paying attention to my own life instead of watching other people live theirs. I still like checking in once in a while. YouTube can be a rich source of entertainment and inspiration, but I’ve limited my exposure. I am content with the knowledge that my addiction to life onscreen has been replaced by life itself.
1. What can be learned about the author in the spring of 2020?| A．She experienced some hard times. |
| B．She taught others about gardening. |
| C．She developed an interest in poetry. |
| D．She shared her philosophical views online. |
| A．It made her more anxious. |
| B．It improved her taste in art. |
| C．It taught her to accept reality. |
| D．It brought some comfort to her. |
| A．Desperate. | B．Connected. | C．Envious. | D．Proud. |
| A．Seek inspiration from YouTube. |
| B．Stop using her phone in daily life. |
| C．Focus on her own life instead of others’. |
| D．Continue watching other people’s lives. |
