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Have you ever wished you could change something about your body? If so, you’re not alone.

Many people use apps like MeituXiuxiu to beautify photos before putting them on social media. Some teenagers are even having plastic surgery (整容术) at an early age. Zeng, a senior 2 student from Chengdu, had a double eyelid surgery (双眼皮手术) done this summer. She and many of her classmates believe bigger eyes look more beautiful.

As teenagers’ bodies grow and change, they become afraid of the smallest flaw(缺陷) in their looks. They are very worried about it. This can even influence their health.

According to Huxiu News, over 60 percent of girls refuse to take part in some daily activities such as going to school, because they feel bad about their looks. As much as 31 percent of teenagers do not want to speak up in class because they worry that others will notice their looks.

One of the main causes is advertising, TV shows and social media. Pictures of “perfect” faces and bodies are everywhere. They suggest that having large eyes, pale skin and skinny bodies is the only way to be beautiful. Magazines give tips about how to lose weight “in days”. Advertisements suggest that you should whiten your skin using certain products. And TV shows often make fun of overweight characters. Seeing all these things can make people believe that they should change their bodies.

So what should we do? According to Nancy Etcoff of the Harvard Medical School, “We need to help young people in many ways. These ways can include educating students about body confidence in school, as well as encouraging parents to talk to their kids about this topic. After all, beauty comes in all shapes and sizes,” Etcoff said.

1.Do many teenagers have plastic surgery at an early age?

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2.What is the only way to be beautiful according to advertising, TV shows and social media?

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3.What does it mean by saying “…, beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.”?

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4.What can you do to make yourself look and feel best? Please list two ways.

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Looking for Teens Interested in Child Care

This is a chance for teens to accompany(陪伴) a child through projects and activities, play with them indoors and outdoors, help with arts and crafts, deliver flyers to homes in the neighborhood, and so on.

When: We welcome teen volunteers whenever they are available.

How often: Our volunteers determine the amount of time they give and their schedule

Where: Wilder Child Development Center, 911 Lafond Ave. St Paul

Library Intern

Part-time, Temporary, $12.48-$13. 87/per hour

Program: Wilder Research

Responsibilities: Help with moving to new buildings, record reports and other documents using a specialized database, get items from area libraries, help library users, help with literature searches, other everyday library chores and so on.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree(学士学位) with some library experience or a current Master(在读硕士) of Library and Information Science student. Strong attention to detail, good search skills and customer service skills.

How to apply: Send personal information to Wilder Research, 1295 Bandna Blvd, or send an e-mail to jobs @wilder.org

Site Responder

Part-time, Regular, $9.46-$10.52/per hour

Program: Jackson St. Village

Responsibilities: Work at night to handle emergencies(紧急情况) provide services such as lawn care and clean off the snow, support the needs of residents(居民) and take care of the property and buildings.

Qualifications: Must have good communication skills and must be able to solve the problems and be friendly to their visitors, and staff. Individuals or teams are encouraged to apply.

How to apply: Send personal information to Wilder Foundation, 516 Humboldt Avenue, St.

Paul, MN 55107 or a fax to (651)223-7273, or an e-mail to jobs @wilder. org

1.As a volunteer in the child center, .

A.you should follow the schedule of the center strictly

B.you must keep the child you look after indoors

C.you will get some money for what you have done

D.you can decide how long to stay there by yourself

2.What may NOT be needed if you apply to Wilder Research program?

A.A college degree and library experience. B.Having knowledge of the Internet.

C.Being willing to help others. D.Being able to handle emergencies.

3.The three advertisements

A.are not all for part-time opportunities. B.are not all chances to make some extra money.

C.all can be communicated on the Internet. D.are offered by the same organization.

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