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湖南省益阳市高平教育集团2024-2025学年九年级上学期开学英语试题
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 attitude in order to be accepted as part of a group of your "peers". As a teen, you are likely to have experienced the effect 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.
Man has invented four kinds of satellites(人造卫星).
The first kind of satellites studies the geography of the earth. They are used to make maps. They also help countries to see where they may find oil or gold. |
The second kind of satellites is used to guide ships and planes. A ship or a plane can send a message to the satellite, and the satellite can find out where the ship or the plane is. |
The third kind studies the weather. These satellites watch clouds and strong winds moving across the earth. They warn countries to make preparations when very bad weather is coming. |
The last kind is used for communications(通信). Telephone calls between countries can be sent. by these satellites. Some can carry hundreds of calls at the same time. The call is sent to the satellite, then the satellite' sends it to a station in the country and this country is being phoned. These satellites also carry pictures; they can receive and send about eight programmes at a time. |
The Chinese dragon is one of the most important parts in Chinese culture. Chinese dragons look like a combination (结合体) of many animals such as snakes, fish and deer in Chinese culture. They have two horns (角) and a long body. They also have fantastic powers—they can fly in the sky, swim in the sea and can even make rain.
The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes were covered with pictures of dragons.
We are proud to call ourselves the "descendants (传人) of the dragon". In Chinese, excellent people are often called "dragons". A number of Chinese sayings talk about dragons. For example, "Hope one's child will become a dragon" means hoping he or she will be successful.
It is said that people born in the Year of the Dragon are creative, active, brave and it's easier for them to get angry. There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as the Dragon Head-raising Day and the Dragon Boat Festival. The festivals are celebrated differently by us. These two festival s come every year, but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.
People who are interested in Chinese culture may study dragons and it will be helpful for them to have a better understanding of Chinese culture. As the "descendants of the dragon", it is our duty to work together to pass our traditional culture on to more and more people.
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