江苏高考英语百日训练之任务型阅读（42）含答案解析 【题文】 Self-esteem (自尊is all about how much people value themselves, and how worthwhile they feel. Self-esteem is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you behave. A person who has high self-esteem will make friends easily, control his or her behavior properly, and will enjoy life more. Some teens struggle with their self-esteem when they begin puberty (青春期 because the body goes through many changes. These changes, combined with a natural desire to feel accepted, mean it can be tempting for people to compare themselves with others. They may compare themselves with the people around them or with actors they see on TV or in magazines. It’s not just development that affects self-esteem, though. Many other factors can affect a person’s body image too. Family life can sometimes influence self-esteem. Some parents spend more time criticizing (批评 their kids and the way they look than praising them, which can reduce kids’ ability to develop good self-esteem. Sometimes, classmates and peers may also make negative comments and laugh at the way they look. Sometimes racial and ethnic prejudice (种族偏见 is the source of such comments. Although these often come from ignorance, sometimes they can affect someone’s body image and self-esteem. Some people think they need to change how they look or act to feel good about themselves. But actually, all you need to do is change the way you see your body and how you think about yourself. The first thing to do is recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape, size, or color it comes in. If you’re very worried about your weight or size, check with your doctor to prove that things are OK. It’s no one else’s but your own business what your body is like—finally, you have to be happy with yourself. Next, identify which aspects of your appearance you can realistically change and which you can’t. If there are things about yourself that you want to change and can, do this by making goals for yourself. For example, if you want to get fit, make a plan to exercise every day and eat nutritious foods. When you hear negative comments coming from within yourself, tell yourself to stop. Try building your self-esteem by giving yourself three compliments(赞扬 everyday. By focusing on the good things you do and the positive aspects of your life, you can change how you feel about yourself. Title: Body Image and Self-Esteem Self-esteem is connected with how much people value Introduction themselves. Besides, feeling good about yourself can have an influence on your ___71___, thus helping you to enjoy your life. During their adolescence, ___73___ changes mixed with the desire to feel accepted lead them to make a ___74___with others. ___72___resulting in a In the family, parents seldom____75____their kids, reducing their person’s negative self-esteem ability to develop good self-esteem. and self-image Sometimes, classmates and peers may also negatively comment on and ___76___their images, ignoring they can hurt their friends. Change the way you see your body and how you think about yourself. ___77___to your self-esteem improving Accept your body as it is ___78___ of others’ opinions. Make goals to change some aspects of your image if possible. Focus on positive comments ___79___of negative comments from within your heart. Hold a ___80___view about life when faced with Conclusion difficulties in life, which can help you become a person who has high self-esteem. 【答案】71. behavio(ur(s 72. Factors 73. physical 74. comparison 75. praise 76. tease 77. Approaches 78. regardless 79. instead 80. positive 【解析】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了对于孩子的发展来说，自尊心是非常重要的。作者对于如何培养孩子的自尊心给出了几条建议。【71题详解】
