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核心素养 思维品质 阅读理解。
主题群:人际沟通
子主题:人际关系
语篇类型:议论文
难度:★★★
① Today, social media is very important in most teenagers' lives. Apps change how young people make and keep friends. People talk a lot about this change. Does social media help or hurt teen friendships? The answer isn't simple because it has both good and bad sides.
② Clearly, using social media has some good points. First, it makes staying in touch very easy. If a close friend moves to another school or city, you can still talk every day and see each other's photos. It feels like the friend is not far away. Second, for quiet or shy students, talking online can make them feel safer and easier. They can think about what to say. This can sometimes help them be more confident when talking in real life. Also, social media helps teens find groups that love the same things, like a game or music. This helps them make new friends from different places.
③ However, we can't
ignore the problems social media brings, since they are really there. One big worry is that it can make teens compare(比较) themselves with each other. People usually post the best parts of their lives—happy photos from parties or trips. When teens see these perfect posts, they may feel their own lives are boring or not good enough. This can make them sad or worried. Another problem is that texting(发消息) can cause misunderstandings. It's hard to tell if someone is joking without seeing their face or hearing their voice. Worst of all, friendships can become all about getting more "likes" and comments(评论). Teens might care more about popular posts than real talks with friends.
④ So, what should we do? The key is to find a healthy balance. Social media is a tool, and we need to use it wisely. Teens should use it to help real-life friendships, not to take the place of them. It's a good idea to set a time limit(限制) for using these apps every day. More importantly, spend more time on outdoor activities, hobbies and face-to-face talks with friends. Remember, a true friend is someone who cares about you and shares real moments, not just someone who gives you "likes".
1. The meaning of the underlined word "ignore" is "
".
A. understand clearly
B. enjoy very much
C. improve quickly
D. pay no attention to
2. What does the writer suggest teenagers do in their daily life?
① Set a time limit while using social media.
② Stop using their social media apps.
③ Try to get more "likes" from online friends.
④ Compare their schoolwork with others'.
⑤ Have more face-to-face talks with friends.
⑥ Have a balance between social media and real life.
A. ①④⑥
B. ①⑤⑥
C. ②③⑤
D. ②④⑤
3. What is the article mainly about?
A. Why teens love social media and who uses it wisely.
B. Why teens love social media and how to choose its apps.
C. Social media's good/bad effects on teen friendships and how to use it wisely.
D. Social media's good/bad effects on friends and which apps to use.
4.（创新考法·篇章结构）What's the structure of this passage?
A. ①/②③/④
B. ①②/③/④
C. ①/②/③④
D. ①②/③④
