“Love You, Old Self”—this simple phrase has become a source of warmth
and a popular catchword among young people across China. By posting photos of a homemade meal or a morning coffee with this caption, they transform small, daily acts into a shared ritual of self-kindness. Praised as one of the kindest trends, its resonance(共鸣）runs deep.
More than a slogan, it makes the abstract idea of self-care tangible(真实的). It offers comfort in moments of stress and celebrates small joys. The key lies in calling oneself “Old Self” —a friendly nickname that allows one to step back and speak to oneself with the kindness usually reserved for a close friend.
This trend’s popularity is no accident, as today’s youth navigate overwhelming pressure, including the relentless(持续的）cycle of exams and fierce（激烈的）competition for university places and jobs. For instance, a Beijing high school student writes “Love You, Old Self” in her notebook to calm herself after a tough exam. Within this context, turning to this gentle self-compassion has become a vital way to cope.
Crucially, this practice is far from an excuse to shirk challenges. Instead, it serves as a robust(坚固的）foundation for building greater resilience(韧性）. To “Love you, Old Self” is to acknowledge one’s own efforts, to permit necessary rest, and thus to find a sustainable balance. It is a low-cost but powerful tool for emotional stability. It also redefines the source of strength, shifting it from external validation(认可）to internal affirmation.
Ultimately, by extending such kindness inward, young people are creating an essential buffer against external pressures. This gentle, steady power fosters(培养）inner peace and affirms a profound truth: that genuine care for others begins with compassion(同情）for oneself.
根据短文内容，选择正确的答案。
（）36. What does the underlined word “catchword” mean in the passage?
A. A religious chant.
B. A popular slogan or belief.
C. A traditional ceremony.
D. A personal diary.
（）37. How does “Love You, Old Self” help young people?
A. It helps them win more competitions.
B. It helps them build a strong relationship with friends.
C. It helps them cope with pressure and find balance.
D. It helps them get into a good university.
（）38. Which of the following is NOT a reason why the trend becomes popular?
A. Young people are facing overwhelming pressure.
B. It provides a way for young people to care for themselves.
C. It is a way to avoid challenges.
D. It helps young people find inner peace.
（）39. The underlined phrase “step back” in Paragraph 2 probably refers to .
A. taking a break from daily activities
B. physically moving backward
C. thinking about the future
D. comparing oneself with others
（）40. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How to take good care of oneself.
B. The importance of compassion for oneself.
C. The pressure that Chinese youth are facing.
D. The popularity of the self-care catchword “Love You, Old Self”.

36.B 37.C 38.C 39.A 40.D

36. 词义猜测题：结合第二段开头"More than a slogan"的提示，以及第一段点明该短语在年轻人中广为流传的语境，可知catchword的含义是流行的口号/理念，A选项宗教颂歌、C选项传统仪式、D选项私人日记均不符合语境，因此选B。
37. 细节理解题：根据文章第三段"turning to this gentle self-compassion has become a vital way to cope"以及第四段"to find a sustainable balance"的内容，可知这个表达能帮助年轻人应对压力、找到平衡，其余选项文中均未提及，因此选C。
38. 细节理解题：根据第四段首句"Crucially, this practice is far from an excuse to shirk challenges"，说明该潮流完全不是逃避挑战的方式，因此C选项不属于它流行的原因，其余A、B、D都是文中提到的和该潮流流行相关的原因，选C。
39. 词义猜测题：结合第二段语境，这个友好的昵称能让人们暂时从日常状态中抽离，用对待好友的善意和自己对话，"step back"在这里引申为从日常事务中抽身休息，B是字面的物理后退不符合文意，C、D和语境无关，因此选A。
40. 主旨大意题：全文围绕网络热词"Love You, Old Self"展开，介绍它的流行度、走红原因以及背后自我关怀的意义，A选项范围过宽，B、C都只是文章的局部内容，因此选D。