Read the following article and answer the questions.
Peer Pressure
[1] When teens choose to do something in order to be accepted and valued by their friends,they are said to be under peer jye.aifluence.In these circumstances,they sometimes do things they wouldn't otherwise do.
[2] Adults tend to associate peer pressure with negative behaviours such as wearing distasteful clothing,skipping classes,or alcohol and drug abuse.Parents may be worried that teens will get carried away and try risky things under peer pressure.
[3] Generally,it is teenagers with very few friends or poor self-esteem that succumb to peer pressure.These teens might think that the only way they will be accepted in friend groups is by adapting to the behaviour,attitudes,and appearance of their friends.Teens who can get the balance right between being oneself and fitting in with a friend group tend to manage peer influence better.
[4] When friends invite them to do something out of line,teenagers should assess the risk and think about the possible consequences before jumping into it.They should ask themselves if they are comfortable doing something they are being pressurised to do.If they are uncomfortable,they should politely decline the invitation.Teens who have a strong sense of values know where to draw the line when it comes to assessing risks.
[5] Learning to cope with peer pressure and holding onto one's beliefs are important steps in the process of growing up.
[6] Here are some ways in which parents and teachers can help teens handle peer influence.
? Parents should stay connected with their children and keep the communication channels open.This can help make teens feel comfortable if they need to share anything.
? Teens should be encouraged to form a strong safety network from different sources such as people at school,sports teammates and family members.This will give them options and support if peer pressure becomes intolerable.
? Teachers should help teens build up their self-esteem.This will make them have the confidence to make their own decisions independently.
[7] Peer pressure can also influence teens in a positive manner.As their intellectual and emotional maturity develops,teens can inspire each other to make wiser decisions and discourage each other from making bad choices.They can be influenced by their friends to become more assertive or to get more involved with their studies.
[8] Positive peer influence can also encourage teens to try physical,creative or other skill-building activities.These activities stimulate the brain and help teens in their character development.
[9] Teenagers should keep in mind that we are constantly influenced by people around us;however,the decision to act or not is up to us.It is important to hold up to our own values and make sensible decisions.
(1)Answer the following questions.
1)What are the negative consequences that adults associate peer pressure with?
Wearing distasteful clothing,skipping classes,or alcohol and drug abuse.Wearing distasteful clothing,skipping classes,or alcohol and drug abuse.
2)Which types of teenagers are affected by peer pressure the most?
Teenagers with very few friends or poor self-esteem.Teenagers with very few friends or poor self-esteem.
3)What should teenagers do when they feel uncomfortable to do something asked by their friends?
They should politely decline the invitation.They should politely decline the invitation.
(2)Find ONE word from the article having the most similar meaning to each of the following words or phrase.
4)give in to (Paragraph 3)succumbsuccumb
5)choices (Paragraph 6)optionsoptions
6)confident (Paragraph 7)assertiveassertive
(3)Decide whether the following statements are True (T),F(xiàn)alse (F) or the information is Not Given (NG).
7)FF If teenagers do not make friends,they will not develop negative behaviors.
8)TT The ability to cope with peer pressure is a sign of growing up.
9)FF Peer pressure only has a negative impact on teenagers.
(4)Peter,a F2 student,was found smoking with his friends in a park.Miss Cheng,his class teacher is meeting him and his mother.Match the following speech with the right person according to the information provided in the article.Write 'Peter', 'Peter's mother' or 'Miss Cheung' in the blanks.
10)Peter's motherPeter's mother "I should have listened to his sharing and communicated with him more."
11)Miss CheungMiss Cheung "I will invite him to join more school activities to build up his self-confidence."
12)PeterPeter "I did it just because I wanted to be accepted."
(5)Complete the following summary with words from the passage.Write ONE word for each blank.Make sure your answers are grammatically correct.
Under peerpeer pressure,teens may behave in a way that they would not normally do.To cope with this,teens need to find a balancebalance between being themselves and being part of a peer group.Teenagers should anticipate the consequencesconsequences before taking risks.It is important for them to have a safety network to supportsupport them in times of needs.They also need to learn to uphold their own valuesvalues and make wise choices independently.
【答案】Wearing distasteful clothing,skipping classes,or alcohol and drug abuse.;Teenagers with very few friends or poor self-esteem.;They should politely decline the invitation.;succumb;options;assertive;F;T;F;Peter's mother;Miss Cheung;Peter;peer;balance;consequences;support;values
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