题型:阅读选择 题类: 难易度:普通
江西省南昌市2023-2024学年八年级下学期英语4月期中试卷
Say you're sitting around with some friends playing video games and someone mentions a game that happens to be one of your favorites. "Oh, that game's easy. So not worth the time. "one of your friends says. The others agree. Although you enjoy the game quite a lot, not wanting to argue with them. you go along with the crowd.
You have just experienced what is commonly referred to as peer pressure, also called peer influence. You will adopt a certain type of behavior, dress or a attitude in order to be accepted as part of a group of your "ears". As a teen, you are likely to have experienced the feet of peer pressure in a number of different areas.
We are all influenced by our peers at any age. For teens, as school and other activities take you away from home, you may spend more time with your friends than with your family. As you become more independent, your peers naturally play a greater role in your life.
According to Dr. Casey from Cornel University, teens are very quick and accurate in making decisions on their own and in situations where they have time to think. However, when they make decisions in the heat of the moment or in social situations, their decisions are often influenced by factors like peers,in a recent study, teen volunteers played a video driving game, either alone or with friends watching. The researchers discovered that the number of risks teens took more than doubled when their friends were watching, compared with when they played alone. This shows that teens may find it more difficult to control risky behavior when their friends are around, or in situations where they are extremely angry.
Just as people can influence us to make unwise choices, they can also influence us to make good ones. A teen might join in a volunteer project because his or her friends are doing it, or get good grades because his or her friends think getting good grades is important. In fact, friends often encourage each other to study, or try out for sports.
While we are always influenced by those around us, the decision to act or not is up to us. So when it comes to decision making, the choice is up to you.
It's easy to tell someone good news, but what about bad news? Are there any good ways to give bad news without making people too upset? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.
● Say something good
Try to start the conversation with something good so that what you say is not all bad. For example, "I know you play soccer very well, but we only need one teammate." Or you may end the conversation with a promise. "{#blank#}2{#/blank#}."
●{#blank#}3{#/blank#}
Use words to introduce what you're going to say, like "I'm really sorry, but..." "I'm afraid I've got some bad news." This gives the listener time to prepare for what you will say.
● Try to give reason
{#blank#}4{#/blank#}. Try to explain the decision: if you have to cancel a trip with friends, can you explain why?
● Use a soft friendly voice
If you're giving someone bad news, try to use a soft friendly voice to make you sound kind. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}, like "I'm really sorry. I know this must be disappointing."
A. Say things to show you understand B. People like to know why things go wrong C. The following ways might help D. Prepare your listener for the news E. I'm sure you will join us in the next game |
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