While many of us use the Internet to enhance life through online shopping,bill paying,and surfing our interest areas,there is a "dark" side to the online world. It is common knowledge that many suffer from Internet addictions related to gambling and video games, blow,however,there is research indicating that social media use could lead to depression—Facebook may be harmful to your health.
The online universe can be an intense emotionally-charged world and many may measure their own self-worth through unrealistic cyber perceptions. Pictures of partying peers and online postings can harm self-esteem if one is not included in the fun. Many teens that view these pages feel their life is comparatively inadequate. Additionally, a lot of kids think of Facebook as a popularity contest of who can have the most connections and post the coolest pictures.
Facebook is also a place for teens to announce their accomplishments and receive accolades from their friends and family. This is an excellent way to use Facebook, and encouraging loved ones to participate in this manner is highly appropriate. On the opposite side of the spectrum, think about the kids who think they have nothing to post and nobody to comment about their suc?cesses.
Lastly, cyber bullies(网络暴力) can sink victims to a new low. Bullying behavior can have the long lasting emotional effects. Online harassment(賸扰) is public and can potentially remain in cyberspace forever,often making it difficult for kids to recover or escape from an incident.
Using social media is one of the most common activities that kids engage in today. Re?search has also indicated that online interactions can have many benefits,including better techni?cal skills, enhanced communication abilities, and stronger social connections. If,however, you are not part of the "in-crowd",it could lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
( ) 1. Which of the following causes the depression of Facebook users?
A. Internet addiction. B. Comparing with others.
C. Receiving many comments. D. Lack of friends.
( ) 2. We can infer from the fourth paragraph that online bullying .
A.can easily be avoided
B.is not so serious as bullying in the real world
C.usually finishes when the incident ends '
D.can be even more harmful than bullying in the real world
( ) 3. According to the text, a Facebook user will not be depressed if he .
A.feels part of the " in-crowd"
B.only uses it now and then
C.keeps in touch with his friends
D.uses it for its advantage
( ) 4. The main purpose of the text is to ,
A.tell us how to make good use of facebook
B.tell us the advantages and disadvantages of Facebook
C.explain why Facebook can be harmful to the users
D.analyze the common behaviors of Facebook users