Why does social media trigger feelings of loneliness and inadequacy? Because instead of being real life, it is, for the most part, impression management, a way of marketing yourself, carefully choosing and filtering the picture and words to put your best face forward.Online “friends” made through social media do not follow the normal psychological progression of a interpersonal relationship. You share neither physical time nor emotional conversations over the Internet. You simply communicate photographs and catchy posts to a diverse group of people whom you have “friended” or “followed” based on an accidental interaction. This is not to say that your social media friends can't be real friends. They absolutely can, but the two are not the same. Generally speaking, there are no unfiltered comments and casually taken photos on our social media pages. And, rightfully so, because it wouldn't feel safe to be completely authentic and vulnerable with some of our “friends” whom we don't actually know or with whom trust has yet to be built.Social media can certainly be an escape from the daily routines, but we must be cautioned against the negative effects, such as addiction, on a person's overall psychological well-being.As humans，we are eager for social connection. Scrolling (滚动) through pages of pictures and comments, however, does not provide the same degree of fulfillment as face to face interactions do. Also, we tend to idealize others' lives and compare our downfalls to their greatest accomplishments, ending in feelings of loneliness and inadequacy.Social media can lead people on the unhealthy quest for perfection. Some people begin to attend certain events or travel to different places so that they can snap that “perfect” photo. They begin to seek validation through the number of people who “like” their posts. In order for it to play a psychologically healthy role in your social life, social media should supplement an already healthy social network. Pictures and posts should be byproducts of life's treasured moments and fun times, not the planned and calculated image that one is putting out into cyberspace in an attempt to fill insecurities or unmet needs.Ultimately, social media has increased our ability to connect with various types of people all over the globe. It has opened doors for business and allowed us to stay connected to people whom we may not otherwise get to follow. However, social media should feel like a fun experience, not one that contributes to negative thoughts and feelings. If the latter is the case, increasing face to face time with trusted friends, and minimizing time scrolling online, will prove to be a reminder that your social network is much more rewarding than any “like”, “follow” or “share” can be.【小题1】What does the author imply social media may do to our life?A．It may facilitate our interpersonal relationships.B．It may filter our negative impressions of others.C．It may make us feel isolated and incompetent.D．It may render us vulnerable and inauthentic.【小题2】Why do people post comments selectively on social media?A．They do not find all their online friends trustworthy.B．They do not want to lose their followers.C．They want to avoid offending any of their audience.D．They are eager to boost their popularity.【小题3】What are humans inclined to do according to the passage?A．Exaggerate their life's accomplishments.B．Strive for perfection regardless of the cost.C．Paint a rosy picture of other people's lives.D．Learn lessons from other people's downfalls.【小题4】What does the author advise people to do when they find their online experience unconstructive?A．Use social media to increase their ability to connect with various types of people.B．Stay connected to those whom they may not otherwise get to know and befriend.C．Try to prevent negative thoughts and feelings from getting into the online pages.D．Strengthen ties with real-life friends instead of caring about their online image.
Answer the following questions about the expressions in italics.1 If you follow someone's path when making career choices, do you (a) follow their example, or (b) do things according to your own preferences?2 If you set off on a new journey, do you (a) finish the journey, or (b) begin the journey?3 If you can't be bothered to cook dinner, are you (a) unwilling to cook dinner, or (b) willing to cook dinner?4 If you are brimming with creative ideas, are you (a) full of ideas, or (b) short of ideas?5 If you have figured out the reason for something, have you (a) just paid special attention to it, or (b) thought about and understood it?
Meares says her hobbies are just a "bit of occupational therapy".A According to Meares, her favorite activities have been turned into a job.B According to Meares, her hobbies take up too much of her time.C According to Meares, her interests help her use her leisure time productively.D According to Meares, her hobbies turned into a job and become a medical treatment of her disease.
--What else do we need to make cold beef ？--_________．（ ） A. Two spoons salt B. Two spoons of salts C. Two spoons of salt
If you are applying to universities overseas，you can't avoid having a video interview，whether you like it or not.Here are some steps to follow when preparing for the perfect video interview. Step 1：Start with the basics Before your interview，find out what platform or application the school uses for video interviews，and make sure that you know how to operate it. You need to set up a clear and focused interview environment.You also need a strong internet Connection. Step 2：Get prepped（做好准备） Once the interview begins，resist the urge to watch yourself，and make sure you are looking at the camera as much as possible.Try to anticipate the questions that they will ask you.Interview questions all boil down to three basic categories：Tell us about yourself. What do you bring to our program/why should we admit you？Do you have any questions about the school？ Before the interview，prepare at least two to three minutes on each of these topics. Step 3：Practice Practice your answers with a friend or mentor.Get them to ask you questions and answer them over video.If possible，work with a person who is fluent in the language of your interviewers，and get them to give you notes and comments about pronunciation or presentation. Step 4：Don't just interview converse Interviews are about getting to know you as a person and how well you can interact with others.Though you may have extensive notes，try to act natural -do not read directly from any prepared statements，and don't memorize answers to repeat.Listening is just as critical as speaking in this situation，too.Make sure you understand the question that is posed to you and ask an interviewer to repeat it or expand upon it if you feel you are confused.（1）In preparing for the perfect video interview，you need to ____ .A.have quick access to the InternetB.know how to operate the interviewC.fill out an application on the platformD.find a suitable environment for the interview（2）Once the interview begins，what should you keep in mind？ ____ A.Keeping quiet unless asked to talk.B.Making eye contact as much as possible.C.Expecting the questions that are often asked.D.Preparing answers on some of the questions.（3）Which of the following is TRUE about Step 3？ ____ A.You should be fluent in the language of your interviewers.B.Practicing with your friend over the phone may be helpful.C.Practicing in advance may help improve your performance.D.Notes and comments from the interviewers are practical.（4）When doing an interview，you ____ .A.are supposed to memorize answers to repeatB.must ask the interviewers to explain the questionsC.can read prepared statements as naturally as you canD.should attach equal importance to listening as speaking（5）Who is probably the author of the passage？ ____ A.n expert in university admissions.B.A visitor to different universities abroad.C.An editor in charge of a travel magazine.D.A student applying for universities overseas.
Translate the following paragraph into English.近年来，underline(随着互联网技术的迅猛发展)，互联网经济已成为一个热门话题。以电子商务为代表的互联网经济已成为中国经济发展的重要的引擎（driving force）。我国政府提出了“互联网+”的概念，以推动互联网与医疗、交通、教育、金融、公共服务等领域的结合。这将为互联网经济的发展提供更多发展机遇和更广阔的发展空间。
The opening between the rocks was very narrow, but the boys managed to _______ through.A. pressB. squeezeC. stretchD. leap
What does the author say about working from home?A. It will become the norm sooner or later.B. It requires employees to adapt promptly.C. It benefits employers at the expense of employees.D. It will force cities to transform their infrastructure.
Which of the following are core values of a critical thinker?A. Autonomy, curiosity, humility, and respect for reasoning.B. Cynicism, contrarianism, and stubbornness.C. Confidence, dominance, certainty, and efficiency.D. Speed, accuracy, and strict memorization.
10.Replacing your old sheets with a hotel-quality set really helps to make your bedroom feel more___.A. luxuriousB. seriousC. curiousD. furious
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拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母 ) A seq----- of events or things is a number of events or things that come one after another in a particular order.
If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
ⅢComplete the following sentences with the given sentence structures-|||-get ready for.sa为························备-|||-e.g.Susan has to buy a lot of things to get ready for her trip.(苏珊不得不买很多东西为旅行做准备。)-|||-1 The boy got up early to __ (为上学做准备).-|||-2 I have a lot of work to do to __ (为明天做准备).
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The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） Someone or something that is so---- is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
选择合适的单词补全句子。-|||-I __ in the city.-|||-live lives
6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
拼写合适的单词补全句子(答案不区分大小写;单词提提示中一根小短线代表一个字母)Something that is inf- - - - - has no limit,end,or edge.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To enh ---- something means to improve its value, quality, or attractiveness.
question or statement.Hot pot is a traditional dish in China. It is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of the Jin Dynasty. Hot pot's origins can be found in the dining practices of Mongolian horsemen who rode across the steppe and into northern China. Legend has it that the Mongols used their helmets as pots to simmer (炖) broth (汤底) over open fires, and cooked chunks of meat in the broth.Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty. In the regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. In the centuries that witnessed the growth of the Song Dynasty, hot pot moved — and changed — further south, with each successive region adapting it to their local ingredients and tastes.The ingredients in a hot pot vary a lot from region to region. Perhaps the most famous hot pot is the Chongqing or Sichuan hot pot. It features a dark red broth chock-full (塞满了的) of spices, chili peppers, and the uniquely mouth-numbing Sichuan peppers. In Beijing and elsewhere in the north, hot pot broth tends to be mild and, compared to its racy southern "cousins", a little light. In the northeast of China, a kind of local sauerkraut (酸菜) is used to add some tang (强烈的味道), making the broth a bit sour. People can choose a version of hot pot according to their taste.1 Hot pot is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of _______.A. the Jin Dynasty B. the Tang DynastyC. the Song Dynasty D. the Yuan Dynasty
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To aut _ _ _ _ _ a factory , office , or industrial process means to put in machines which can do the work instead of people.
一、拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） If someone is __ob---__ , they are extremely fat.
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中根小短线代表一个 字母 ) A va---- is a space that contains no air or other gas.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) If there is a bo-- in the economy, there is an increase in economic activity.