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Many young people today don't want to be noticed by others. Why do they feel this way? Three students share their opinions in the posts.
He Yan, 15, China I think there are two main reasons. First, students face heavy stress from schoolwork and future expectations. Being noticed often brings more pressure. Second, young people want to protect their privacy(隐私). The internet makes it easy for personal information to spread quickly, so staying low-key helps avoid unnecessary trouble.
I sometimes feel the same way. When I perform poorly in exams, I prefer to stay unnoticed, which helps me relax and feel more comfortable.
Ivana Moreno, 16, the USA Some of my classmates dislike being the centre of attention. They stay quiet in class and avoid speaking up. Pressure is a key reason. When you're young, mistakes are easy to see and judgment comes quickly. Social media makes this feeling stronger. Everyone online seems confident and perfect, making real-life attention more stressful.
I'm quite different, though. I enjoy being noticed, especially when I'm doing something I love. Last year, I joined a Chinese language competition. Standing on the stage under bright lights, I felt extremely excited.
Johanna Senst, 16, Germany Being quiet is not a weakness in Germany. Students who listen carefully and don't try to stand out are often seen as serious and reliable(可靠的). That's why many young people here avoid attention, including me.
Once, my history teacher asked me to present my project. Feeling uncomfortable, I spoke quickly and avoided eye contact. When I finished, I felt much better. It wasn't fear—it was just the pressure of being watched.
This comes from our culture and habit. In Germany, we value order, teamwork and modesty(谦虚). For me, confidence means being calm and thoughtful, even without attention.
1. How is Ivana different from her classmates?
A. She enjoys being the centre of attention.
B. She feels more stress from schoolwork.
C. She has a real gift for stage designs.
D. She thinks social media makes people more confident.
2. How did Johanna feel when presenting in class?
A. She felt excited to speak up.
B. She was afraid of her teacher.
C. She felt uneasy and nervous.
D. She was excited and confident.
3. 新考法 推断态度 If you are He Yan and you are chosen to be captain of your school football team, how do you feel?
A. Stressful.
B. Excited.
C. Confident.
D. Comfortable.
Many young people today don't want to be noticed by others. Why do they feel this way? Three students share their opinions in the posts.
He Yan, 15, China I think there are two main reasons. First, students face heavy stress from schoolwork and future expectations. Being noticed often brings more pressure. Second, young people want to protect their privacy(隐私). The internet makes it easy for personal information to spread quickly, so staying low-key helps avoid unnecessary trouble.
I sometimes feel the same way. When I perform poorly in exams, I prefer to stay unnoticed, which helps me relax and feel more comfortable.
Ivana Moreno, 16, the USA Some of my classmates dislike being the centre of attention. They stay quiet in class and avoid speaking up. Pressure is a key reason. When you're young, mistakes are easy to see and judgment comes quickly. Social media makes this feeling stronger. Everyone online seems confident and perfect, making real-life attention more stressful.
I'm quite different, though. I enjoy being noticed, especially when I'm doing something I love. Last year, I joined a Chinese language competition. Standing on the stage under bright lights, I felt extremely excited.
Johanna Senst, 16, Germany Being quiet is not a weakness in Germany. Students who listen carefully and don't try to stand out are often seen as serious and reliable(可靠的). That's why many young people here avoid attention, including me.
Once, my history teacher asked me to present my project. Feeling uncomfortable, I spoke quickly and avoided eye contact. When I finished, I felt much better. It wasn't fear—it was just the pressure of being watched.
This comes from our culture and habit. In Germany, we value order, teamwork and modesty(谦虚). For me, confidence means being calm and thoughtful, even without attention.
1. How is Ivana different from her classmates?
A. She enjoys being the centre of attention.
B. She feels more stress from schoolwork.
C. She has a real gift for stage designs.
D. She thinks social media makes people more confident.
2. How did Johanna feel when presenting in class?
A. She felt excited to speak up.
B. She was afraid of her teacher.
C. She felt uneasy and nervous.
D. She was excited and confident.
3. 新考法 推断态度 If you are He Yan and you are chosen to be captain of your school football team, how do you feel?
A. Stressful.
B. Excited.
C. Confident.
D. Comfortable.
答案
1. A 细节理解题。根据“I enjoy being noticed，especially when I'm doing something I love ... I felt extremely excited.”可知，她喜欢被关注。
2. C 推理判断题。根据“Feeling uncomfortable ... When I finished，I felt much better. It wasn't fear—it was just the pressure of being watched.”可知，Johanna 感到不安和紧张。
3. A 推断态度题。根据何岩的陈述可知，他不喜欢被关注，如果他成为学校足球队队长，他会感觉有压力。
2. C 推理判断题。根据“Feeling uncomfortable ... When I finished，I felt much better. It wasn't fear—it was just the pressure of being watched.”可知，Johanna 感到不安和紧张。
3. A 推断态度题。根据何岩的陈述可知，他不喜欢被关注，如果他成为学校足球队队长，他会感觉有压力。
