Celebrities(名人) have become a powerful influe...

Celebrities(名人) have become a powerful influence on some people because of their social position and their economic situation.

First, some people admire and imitate stars because they allow themselves to be influenced by the media. Television, radio, and magazines invade(侵扰) the lives of audience with a variety of shows, information, and publications about stars and their lives. For instance, Britney Spears has become the target of paparazzi(狗仔队). In May, Britney appeared at the front page of the most popular magazines revealing that she married her best friend in Vegas, Nevada. Media also invade stars’ lives because reporters know they can get high profits from readers who buy and follow their favorite artists’ news.

Second, some mad audiences imitate their celebrities for their lack of confidence. Some people who are shy and lack personality may find that imitating others will cause a good impression. For example, my cousin Jenny, who lacks a social life because of her introverted(内向的) personality, believes that acting and dressing like Jennifer Lopez will make her popular in high school.

Finally, several fans of stars imitate them because of peer pressure. Since my niece’s girl friends formed an Antonio Banderas’ fan club, she had also joined the group. Although she wasn’t a huge fan of his, now she collects most of Banderas’ possessions. In fact, when I asked Arianna, my niece, why she was part of Banderas’ fan club, she replied with a doubtful tone that she did not wish to be rejected by the other teens.

In conclusion, it is true that celebrities play spectacular roles in their performances in Hollywood, which entertains many people all over the world; however, modern celebrities influence the audience to the point where their fans admire and try to imitate their lives.

1.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A. Why people are influenced by celebrities.

B. The harmful influence of celebrities.

C. What kind of people are influenced by celebrities

D. How to avoid the influence of celebrities.

2.We can infer from Paragraph 2 that ___________.

A. media are on the side of stars

B. stars know how to take advantage of media.

C. media can give wrong information about stars

D. media invade stars’ lives for their own good

3.Arianna joined the Antonio Banderas’ fan club to _____________.

A. seek encouragement from the star　　 B. be accepted by other teens

C. become a real fan of the star　　　　 D. learn more about the star

4.The author of the passage probably believes that ______________.

A. it’s easy for people to resist the influence of celebrities

B. all young people are easily influenced by celebrities

C. it’s no good for people to imitate celebrities blindly

D. people can improve their personality by imitating their favorite stars

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Violence programmes on TV may have a bad _____ on children.

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As we know, many teen celebrities(名人) feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols(偶像)? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?

For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the celebrities these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan of Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. But, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these celebrities to exercise and eat less.

It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen celebrities, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and celebrities to endorse(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and-coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, celebrities are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.

Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the celebrities, have a very powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in and what’s out.

1. From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan　　　　　　 .

A. doesn’t get any exercise

B. lives a rich and happy life

C. lives an unhealthy lifestyle

D. sets a good example for teenagers

2. According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows?

A. They are tired of school.

B. Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows.

C. They have nothing to do in their spare time.

D. They’re in their development period.

3.Many celebrities have to be on diet ______.

A. to keep a slim size

B. to survive under pressure

C. to keep healthy to face competition

D. to satisfy their teenage fans

4. What’s the title of the passage?

A. Parents’ responsibilities.

B. Bad influences of celebrities.

C. Advice on self-control.

D. Media’s bad influences.

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By now, we are all aware that social media has had a powerful influence on our culture, in business, on the world at large. Social media websites revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the Web. However, besides seeing your friends' new baby on Facebook, or reading about Justin Bieber's latest conflict with the law on Twitter, what are some of the real influences?

Social networks offer the opportunity for people to reconnect with their old friends and acquaintances, make new friends, share ideas and pictures, and many other activities. Users can keep pace with the latest global and local developments, and take part in campaigns and activities of their choice. Professionals use social media sites like Linkedln to improve their career and business development. Students can work together with their peers to improve their academic and communication skills.

Unfortunately, there are a few downsides too to social networking. If you are not careful, immoral people can target you for cyber bullying(网络欺凌) and disturbance on social sites. School children, young girls, and women can fall victim to online attacks which can create tension and suffering. If you are a victim of cyber bullying, do not take it lying down, but try to take appropriate legal action against the attacker.

Many companies have blocked social networks as addicted employees can distract (分心)themselves on such sites, instead of focusing on work. In fact, studies show that British companies have lost billions of dollars per year in productivity because of social media addiction among employees.

Also, what you carelessly post on the Net can come back to trouble you. Leaking personal information on social sites can make users easily harmed to crimes like identity theft, stalking(尾随犯罪), etc. Many companies perform a background check on the Web before hiring an employee.　 If a potential employee has posted something embarrassing on social media, it can greatly affect their chances of getting the job. The same holds true for our relationships too, as our loved ones and friends may get to know if we post something undesirable on social networks.

Social media has its advantages and drawbacks as each coin has two sides. It is up to each user to use social sites wisely to improve their professional and social life, and exercise caution to ensure they do not fall victim to online dangers.

1.Paragraph 2 mainly shows that social networks 　　　　 .

A.benefit users in various ways B.offer professionals good chances

C.guide users to make right choices D.help students finish their homework

2.Faced with problems caused by social media, some companies 　　　　 .

A.take legal action against the attackers

B.avoid posting embarrassing information

C.refuse to hire potential addicted employees

D.forbid the use of social networks during work time

3.The main purpose of this passage is to 　　　　 .

A.remind people to wisely use social media B.provide some advice on social problems

C.raise public awareness of social problems D.share experiences in using social media

4.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?

I: Introduction　　 P : Point　　　 Sp : Sub - point (次要点 )　　　 C : Conclusion

A. B. C. D.

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_____she become an artist may have been due to her father”s influence.

A,what       B,how      C,that        D,when

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If you’re looking for some exciting，_______ and new music，download on the APP designed for young people.

A. miserable　　 B. vague

C. dynamic　　 D. demanding

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With a focus now on the environmental influence over the fashion industry, some bloggers who cut their teeth sharing details of endless clothes and products are changing their direction-enter the “no-buy” movement. The idea is simple: instead of buying new clothes or beauty products, you make a promise to use the things you already own. Some people sign up to a “no-buy year”. Others decide not to buy for a few weeks or months or choose “low-buy” with a strict spending cap.

This life style has caught the attention of many people who struggle to keep up with the latest fashion. Modern people’s desire for material things is often not caused by poverty (贫穷) , but by anxiety, which is further enlarged by the rise of social media.

“Social media puts pressure on people to spend money,” says Katherine Ormerod, author of Why Social Media is Ruining Your Life. Many online influencers are given the items they use and wear for free, but Ormerod is determined not to wear any new products she is given. “Really I just want to convince people they don’t have to spend a lot of money on fashion to look stylish and there’s no such thing as ‘last season’ anymore,” she says. “True style has never been about that anyway.”

However, self-satisfied expressions of minimalist (极简主义的) living have earned plenty of doubts. “Minimalism is a good quality only when it’s a choice, and it’s telling that its fan base is from the well-off middle class. To people who don’t have enough in the first place, celebrations of ‘less is more’ can sound more like a luxury (奢侈) than a considerable loss.” Stephanie Land wrote in The New York Times.

1.What does the underlined word “cap” mean in paragraph 1?

A.Soft hat. B.Loose budget. C.Upper limit. D.Money box.

2.Which of the following does Katherine Ormerod agree with?

A.Overspending results in anxiety. B.High price goes with good quality.

C.True style is getting the latest product. D.Social media affects buying decisions.

3.What does Stephanie Land think of minimalism?

A.It’s suitable for the rich. B.It's a wise choice.

C.It’s out of date. D.It's an impractical idea.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.Buying habit. B.Social media.

C.Fashion industry. D.No-buy movement.

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These so-called friends of hers _______her.

A. have a great influence to              B. have a great influence on

C are great influenced                  D. have great influence with

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How do you get yourself to take action now? Here arc some powerful suggestions.

Focus intensely on the positive things that your actions will accomplish. 1. Whether it's something you're seeking to accomplish, or something you're seeking to be rid of. picture exactly how your life will be after the work is done. The more intensely you can imagine it, the better.

2. The only real reason you have for avoiding action is because you associate some kind of pain or discomfort with it. Therefore, it helps to associate something even more painful with not taking action. Instead of focusing on the relatively minor pain of taking action, focus instead on the major pain of not taking action.

3. Think of all the reasons you can come up with to not take action, and then destroy all those reasons with a single word —"But." Simply state the excuse, put the word "but" after it, and then finish the sentence. For example, “I’ve never done this before, BUT I can learn." Stick the word "but" in there, and challenge yourself to finish the sentence.

Take the first small step. Don't even concern yourself with committing to the whole project or course of action. Just do something very easy and very small. The point is to find a little momentum（动力）4. Then climb aboard the momentum train, and let it help you keep the effort going.

Make it fun. Realize that just about anything can be fun if you'll think of it as fun and enjoyable. Find a way to make something fun, and not only will you want to do it; you'll also be better at it. 5.

A.You always choose what to do,

B.Lay all your excuses out on the table and deal with them.

C.In your mind, picture in great detail what your actions will bring you.

D.Whatever you must do to achieve success, find a way to enjoy it.

E.Focus on the negative things that will happen if you don't take action.

F.Getting started with your biggest task or most difficult action may seem too much.

G.Once you take that small action, let yourself fully enjoy how great it feels.

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Recent years have________the rapid development of the Internet and its influence on society and people.

A.watched B.observed C.witnessed D.realized

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