Nowadays, people argue a lot about if or not to celebrate Western festivals, as Western festivals are becoming more and more popular in China, especial among young people. They said they celebrate Western festivals because they are exciting than Chinese festivals. In my opinion, Western festivals are basing on the cultural traditions of the Western country, and I see no reason why we should celebrate their festivals. We are Chinese, and we mustn’t forget our cultural roots. In fact, Chinese cultural traditions are really great, but we should take pride in it. On a word, I am prefer Chinese festivals.
2 . “Boreout (闷爆) is different from burnout (精疲力竭) in the sense that bored-out employees rarely break down with exhaustion. Bored-out people may be present physically but not in spirit, and people can keep doing this for a good while,” says Harju, who has studied boreout for years.
Workers who realize they’re experiencing boreout may also be unwilling to flag it up as an issue to line managers or human resources. “While the behaviors that feed into burnout — overwork, drive — are appreciated and rewarded by employers, boreout reflects a lack of interest, a lack of motivation,” says Harju. “These are things that are avoided in organizations.”
There are some quick fixes, like taking on work tasks that are more interesting to you. But a 2016 study Harju and her colleagues worked on showed that people who had boreout were less likely to engage in constructive activities like trying to find new, interesting challenges at work.
What happens more often, she says, is that people will just show up at their desks and spend time shopping online, chatting with colleagues or planning other activities. She says that these people aren’t lazy, but are using these behaviours as “coping mechanisms”.
Fahri Ozsungur, an associate professor of economics at Mersin University, Turkey, who was behind the 2021 study on the health effects of boreout, points out that combating the phenomenon isn’t just down to the individual. “Giving meaning to the job is not just up to the employees,” he says. “Instead, it’s up to management to create an office culture that makes people feel valuable.”
If you think boreout is seriously affecting your health either physically or mentally, it may be valuable to ask yourself how you might be able to reselect your career path toward something healthier for you. Seek the advice from advisers, career consultants, friends and family.
“If only people take its suggestion, boreout can make a change into something else: a different career entirely, or a different role in the organization,” Harju says.
1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A.To introduce the topic of the text. | B.To describe people with burnout. |
C.To explain what burnout is. | D.To tell us who Harju is. |
A.They lack relevant knowledge. | B.They are warned not to talk about it. |
C.They may not want it to be known to employers. | D.They fear to be laughed at by their colleagues. |
A.Encouraging. | B.Blaming. | C.Trusting. | D.Fighting. |
A.Forcing employers to increase salaries. | B.Sticking to the job until you adapt to it. |
C.Trying spending more time with your family. | D.Considering changing a new job interesting you. |
As of June, China had about 285 million Internet users living in rural areas,
The report said the Internet is playing a
Meanwhile, the report shows that e-commerce livestreaming(直播) grew
The report said the Internet can contribute significantly
4 . Instagram is a social networking app made for sharing photos and videos from a smartphone. However, some people argue that Instagram is harmful to teens.
Essena O’Neill seemed to have a perfect life --- at least online. The Australian teen had 500,000 Instagram followers. Her Internet fame led to a modeling contract. Companies paid her to show their clothing in her photos.
But in November 2015, Essena, then 18, shut down her Instagram account. She cut off more than 2000 photos. “I’ve spent the majority of my teenage life being attracted to social media,” she wrote. “ I’m leaving Instagram.”
Essena left a few photos online, and told the truth behind the photos she created. For example, she didn’t eat all day before taking a picture in a bikini(比基尼泳装). She took that photo 100 times to make sure her stomach looked perfect. “Social media is not real life!” she says now.
Seeing perfect-looking Instagram photos can make teens feel like they don’t meet the standard of beauty. And if your photos don’t get many “likes”, you might take it personally. Even Essena worried all the time about what others thought of her. Trying to appear perfect online made her feel alone. One day, she wrote, “I had never been more miserable.”
Not everyone thinks that Instagrem is harmful, though. Some people say it might even be good for teens. Why? Unlike many ads and magazines, Instagram includes photos of all different kinds of people. That means you’re more likely to see a photo of someone who looks like you.
Plus, studies show that many people who use social media feel more connected to friends. And social media users are more likely to know about big events in the lives of friends and family. So maybe it’s OK to love Instagram as long as you love yourself too.
1. According to the text, Instagram brought Essena ______.A.a healthy lifestyle | B.fame and money |
C.many true friends | D.a perfect teenage life |
A.Because she was too busy. | B.Because her shape changed. |
C.Because she faced great pressure. | D.Because her photos were deleted |
A.Worried | B.Curious | C.Surprised | D.Supportive |
A.Should you be on a diet to look perfect? |
B.Should you make friends on social media? |
C.Should you give others “likes” on Instagram? |
D.Should you shut down your Instagram account? |