When we’re in need, we always turn to our parents for help. But would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends on the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites have become extensions (延伸) of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends?
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day to day lives as they always had because they had no need to know more about technology. However, more and more parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation to educate themselves about social networking sites.
These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them; there’s also a certain amount of control over privacy that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is violated (侵犯）when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.
It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our online lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “reject” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a sense of being watched and no longer feel free to comment or communicate the way you did before.
A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their child ignores their request: “When a teen ignores a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of their life where they want to be independent.”
Perhaps talking with parents and giving explanations would help soften the blow if you do choose not to add them to your friends list.
【小题1】The passage is mainly about ______.| A．privacy online | B．parents’ friend requests |
| C．the generation gap | D．social networks |
| A．parents have realized the importance of social networks |
| B．parents feel secure about their privacy online |
| C．social networks successfully fill the generation gap |
| D．social networks offer a platform for parents to communicate |
| A．their parents make negative comments on them |
| B．they hide something from their parents |
| C．they are unwilling to be watched by parents |
| D．their parents tend to fall behind in technology |
| A．parents | B．teachers |
| C．researchers | D．teenagers |
After failing an important exam in my life and missing the opportunity to be an exchange student in a university of my dreams, I kept trying to avoid Facebook so I wouldn't have to see the information about it. It was after this that I slowly quit using Facebook.
Facebook made me feel uneasy, sad and like a failure. When I went online, it seemed that everyone was in Australia or Thailand. And if they weren't travelling, they were getting married or landing great jobs. I felt like everyone was living the dream and I was still at home with my parents, with my student loan hanging over me.
I also felt that if I wasn't eating at restaurants or posting photos from nights out, people would think I wasn't living. I remember that a friend said to me once, "Yeah, but you're still going out having fun, and I've seen on Facebook." I tried to present myself as always having a great time. If what I posted on social media didn't get more than five likes, I'd delete it.
My life has changed for the better since I stopped using social media. I now enjoy catching up with my friends. When they tell me new plans, my response isn't just, "Yeah, I saw it on Facebook." It makes me realize who my real friends are and how social media takes the joy out of sharing news with people. I also feel less uneasy and less of a failure.
I'm planning to visit a friend in Australia next month. My mom and a couple of other friends want me to go back on Facebook to share my pictures. I'd really prefer not to though.
【小题1】What does the underlined word "this" in Paragraph I refer to?| A．Trying not to use Facebook. |
| B．Attending an important exam. |
| C．Being refused by a good university. |
| D．Completely stopping using Facebook. |
| A．she was living the dream |
| B．her parents seemed uneasy |
| C．people seemed to live a perfect life |
| D．it was necessary to go travelling regularly |
| A．She wouldn't go to Australia. |
| B．She wouldn't listen to people around her. |
| C．She wouldn't take any pictures in Australia. |
| D．She wouldn't share photos of her trip on Facebook. |
Then the owner, seeing how everyone thought well of me, believed that I could become an instrument of change to carry out his several unpopular programs. The factory members resisted and eventually saw me as a puppet controlled by the owner. The more I insisted that they ‘follow orders’ the more they found ways to weaken the new changes.
Finally, I was replaced by a manager who knew enough to please both masters. Even though the owner did not like the fact that his new changes were not immediately applied, the new manager gained his power by the support received from his team together with an intention to find a way. What I learned was that your team must always see you as supportive of their needs, even to the extent that the owner may not be pleased that you are unable to follow their wishes. At the end of the day, if your people do not follow you then you are no longer in charge and will be replaced.
At first I blamed my boss for putting me in such a position. Then in honest reflection, I began to realize that he had probably hoped that I would have found some middle ground. What I could have done was to first obtain their advice about why they did not wish to follow the new policy changes, and then I should have used my influence with both the owner and team members to find a better way.
Though, in fact it is a painful lesson for me, it has served me well along my career path!
【小题1】What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Obeying is the best quality. |
| B．Giving is always a pleasure. |
| C．Appreciating others will benefit a lot. |
| D．Dealing with relationship is important. |
| A．instrument | B．assistant |
| C．wretch | D．winner |
a. He was removed from his position.
b. He got on poorly with the coworkers.
c. He carried out the orders of the owner.
d. He became a branch manager.
f. He was believed in not only by coworkers but leaders.
| A．a, b, d, c, f | B．f, d, c, b, a |
| C．d, f, c, b, a | D．d, c, f, b, a |
| A．the new manager carried out the programs at once |
| B．the new manager got on badly with workers |
| C．workers need to be recognized and supported |
| D．you should make full use of your power |
Success looks different for everyone. For one person, it could mean getting a promotion or creating a better work-life balance.
But while making changes in your life can seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. You can do small things that have a huge impact on your quality of life. Check out three things you can do that will empower you to be more successful — on your own terms.
Set weekly and monthly goals.
Setting regular goals for yourself can keep you from getting stagnant(停滞不前的) in both your professional and personal life. The best way to keep track of your goals is to write them down. Jot them down on a whiteboard, a notepad on your desk, or an online calendar — anywhere you can see them regularly. (“Exercise three times this week”, for example, or
“Finish a big presentation.”)
Set aside time for yourself every day.
It’s easy to spend all your leisure time binge-watching(一口气看完) shows on Netflix or being addicted to social media. But when was the last time you tried something new that put you out of your comfort zone? In order to avoid getting bored, it’s important to break out of your comfort zone by finding fresh activities and passions.
| A．Expand horizons and explore yourself. |
| B．Change the way you network. |
| C．It’s best to power down your devices at least an hour before you hit the sack(床) to ensure you sleep soundly. |
| D．By having a constant visual reminder, you’ll be able to keep yourself going forward and measure your progress better. |
| E．Someone else may want to improve their relationships or learn new skills. |
| F．Too often, the workday speeds by in a nonstop scream of meetings, email, and deadlines. |
| G．Fortunately, there are a number of ways to do this from volunteering to joining a sports league to learning a new language. |
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