During the two sessions(两会), people around the world talk about China. Have you ever wondered what topics Generation Z (people born 1995﹣2009) are most interested in? In March 2022, China Daily did a survey on topics of the two sessions to see what interests Generation Zers most. Let’s take a look.
Among all topics, “mental health” got the most votes. “Spreading traditional culture”(83%) followed closely. The top choice is not unexpected. Reports on mental health problems of teenagers have increased in recent years. The rate of depression(抑郁) among them was nearly 25%. The attention they give to mental health shows that they care for their own well-being. When they don’t feel well, they will speak out and ask for help.
Although Generation Zers are young, they understand the power of traditional culture. They believe that China is deeply rooted in traditional culture and would like to spread it to the world. Zhao Yan, a junior 2 student from Liaoning Riwan Middle School, said, “My school set up many clubs to help students understand the importance of traditional culture. I join a paper-cutting workshop and a hanfu club. I have learned a lot. I made a tiger-shaped paper-cutting. It has not only helped me practise my handwork skills but also let me know the beauty of art. It’s our duty to pass this great art to future generations.”
Instead of only care about themselves, Generation Zers also set their eyes on social problems. Kevin Xu, a 16-year-old boy from Shenzhen, told the reporter.” I care about the prevention and control measures(防治措施) of COVID-19. I’m now studying in the UK. In February, the UK government ended quarantine(隔离) rules. It means that COVID-19 patients can go out. This would never happen in China! I think China’s “dynamic zero-case” policy(动态清零政策) sounds more responsible. A country should protect its people in a pandemic.”
People seem to know little about Generation Zers. Thanks to this survey, we are able to take a closer look at “what Generation Zers care about” and paint a picture of what they are like.
【小题1】According to the passage, what might be the percent of votes of mental health in the survey?| A．95% | B．84% | C．55% | D．82% |
| A．It is happy to find teenagers pay attention to their own health. |
| B．The author is surprised that the mental health problems of teenagers are serious. |
| C．The author is surprised that the rate of depression is unexpectedly high. |
| D．It’s known to all that the mental health problems of teenagers are serious. |
| A．Creative(有创造力的) and artistic. | B．Lazy and selfish(自私的). |
| C．Impolite and unsocial. | D．Clever and expressive(富有表现力的). |
| A．Kevin Xu studies in the UK and he is happy with everything there. |
| B．Kevin Xu agrees with the control measures of COVID-19 in the UK. |
| C．Kevin Xu thinks China’s “dynamic zero-case” policy is a wise decision. |
| D．Kevin Xu thinks it’s fine for COVID-19 patients to go out. |
| A．①/②③④⑤ | B．①/②/③④/⑤ | C．①/②③/④⑤ | D．①/②③④/⑤ |
