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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A: What are you doing?

B: 【1】

A: I have never heard about it before. What is it about?

B: It aims to help poor and homeless kids in different parts of the world.

A: What a great charity! 【2】

B: Of course. Everyone who wants to help others is welcomed.

A: Great! I also want to donate some money.

B: Really? 【3】

A: But I’m afraid I can’t donate too much. You know, I’m just a student and I don’t have much money. I can only donate 100 yuan.

B: 【4】 All poor and homeless kids will be thankful to you for your kindness.

A: I think I can put up some signs around the school.

B: That’s a good idea. 【5】

A: Let’s do it together.

A.That’s very kind of you.

B.But it’s boring to do it.

C.We are raising money for “Helping Future Project”.

D.Can you give me some suggestions?

E.A kind heart is more important than money.

F.Then more students and teachers will know it and join us.

G.Can I join you?

The novel coronavirus（新冠病毒）made this year’s Spring Festival very different for most of us. Many places in China began a first-level emergency (突发事件) response to the virus at the end of January, calling for people to stay at home. Following these rules, most people gave up family dinners during the Spring Festival and canceled any festival celebrations.

“It’s the quietest Chinese New Year I’ve ever had,” Xin Jingrong, a 14-year-old student from Nanning, Guangxi. It was the first time that Xin’s grandmother had to put off her trip to Nanning and stay alone in her hometown.

The control all over China not only separates many families, but also ▲ . Many shops are closed, delivery services are slow, and wearing masks in public has become a must. But people are showing their understanding and cooperation (合作).

Tong Zexi, a 15-year-old student from Harbin, has not gone out in more than 20 days. “I know I need to protect myself and cause no trouble. In this key time, when one gets sick, many others could be influenced.”

More than simply following the rules, some people have done amazing things to help fight the outbreak. On Feb 3, Zhao Junyan, a Junior 2 student from Shanghai, brought 15,000 masks from Indonesia back to China, People’s Daily reported. Zhao, while traveling in Jakarta, collected the masks with his uncle, who works in the city. The 15-year-old gave away all of the masks to Cangnan, Zhejiang, his hometown. “When a country is in trouble, everyone is responsible to help,” Zhao said to the reporter. “What I have done is what an normal Chinese person can possibly do.”

As a popular speech says nowadays, “We are all fighters!” Everyone has his or her role to play in this fight. And it’s believed that we can soon enjoy the warm sunshine and beautiful spring freely outside!

【1】What do we know about Xin Jingrong?

A.Xin lives in Nanjing.B.Xin’s grandmother celebrated this Spring Festival alone.

C.Xin is a quiet person.D.Xin’s grandmother was unable to go back to her hometown.

【2】In the fourth paragraph,which of the following sentence can be put in the ▲ .

A.cheers up many peopleB.makes the world more colorful

C.makes daily life inconvenientD.brings fears to people

【3】If we put the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best?

(①=para.1 ②=para.2 ③=para.3 ④=para.4 ⑤=para.5 ⑥=para.6 ⑦=para.7)

A.①②③;④⑤⑥;⑦B.①;②③④⑤⑥;⑦

C.①②;③④⑤;⑥⑦D.①;②③④;⑤⑥⑦

【4】The story is mainly about________.

A.what teenagers do to enjoy themselves at home in the crisis

B.what Chinese people do to take on their responsibilities in the crisis

C.how Chinese New Year was celebrated this year during the Spring Festival

D.how common people’s lives are changed by the virus in the crisis

Grades are how most schools evaluate（评价）students and they are pretty important. The problem is that we do not always get good grades we (or our parents) want. After a bad report card, it is important to figure out what to do next.

The first thing to do is to talk to your teacher. Find out how your grades are calculated（计算）. Is the problem a bad test, lack of participation（参与）in class, or a failure to complete homework? Next, if the problem is something you can solve on your own (such as not doing your homework), make a promise to change your behavior! Thirdly, if you have been studying hard and still get a bad grade, you probably need some extra help with your classes. Talk to your teacher and explain your situation. He or she will tell you where you can receive the extra help you need. Lastly, make a detailed plan of how you will improve your grades. Write down the plan and have it ready when you talk to your parents. That’s a good way to make your parents less angry.

While all parents want their children to get good grades, most understand that every report card is not perfect. The important thing is that you show your parents you have a plan to improve your grades for next time. Always remember, many of the world’s most successful people failed many times before they became successful. They learned from their failures, and you should, too!

【1】The problem with the grades is that ________.

A.most schools evaluate students by using gradesB.it’s important to get good grades

C.we don’t always get good grades we wantD.grades are sometimes incorrect

【2】The passage is written in a/an ________ tone(语气).

A.crazyB.seriousC.sadD.angry

【3】The text above is written to ________.

A.encourage students to get good gradesB.make parents less angry

C.share ways to deal with bad report cardsD.find excuses for bad grades

【4】The passage is probably from________.

A.a software instructionB.a story bookC.a teenager magazineD.a travel diary

—Well, he is really knowledgeable and responsible (有担当的).

A.what Mr. Zhong Nanshan likesB.what’s Mr. Zhong Nanshan like

C.what does Mr. Zhong Nanshan look likeD.what Mr. Zhong Nanshan is like

A.so many books as you canB.as many books as you can

C.so much book as you couldD.as much book as you could

A.IncludingB.BesidesC.Along withD.Instead of

A.wasB.wereC.used to beD.was used to be

A.aB.anC.theD./

【1】下课后孩子们迫不及待地去踢足球。

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【2】你难以想象扬州有多美除非你亲眼看到。

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【3】我们被告知要对任何可能的危险提高警惕。

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【4】今天早上我起得很早为了能观看升旗仪式。

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【5】好书对每个人都是有价值的，尤其对青少年。

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