Question

We’ve all experienced peer pressure (同伴压力) . It happens to everybody. However, people have different reactions. Confident people refuse to do things they don’t want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. It may be because they want to be liked. It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them, or perhaps they’re just curious about trying something new.  1.

It’s hard being the only one who says no and the question is: how do you do it? 2.If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you know your parents wouldn’t like is a bad idea then the answer is simple: don’t do it. It’s your decision, nobody else’s. You don’t need to be aggressive. You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm. You need to say, “No thanks. I don’t want to do that.”

Being on your own against everybody else is very hard, so it can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who will say no too. 3. You want friends who will support you when you’re in trouble. You don’t want people who will always agree with the majority. Remember, the most popular people aren’t always the most trustworthy.

4. You can learn a lot from people of your own age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. They can recommend music and advise you on fashion. And don’t forget you can tell them things too, and that always feels great. So, find friends who have similar interests. And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling depressed and guilty.  5.

A.It may be because they were all born to be stubborn.

B.Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure.

C.Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things the really don’t want to.

D.Of course, peer pressure isn’t completely bad.

E.Choose your friends carefully.

F.Firstly, you must decide what you believe in.

G.It’s about sharing experiences and having fun.

Answer

1. C

2. F

3. E

4. D

5. G

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何应对同龄人压力的几点建议。

1.上文介绍了人们经历同龄人压力的原因，此处承接上文，说的还是关于经历同龄人压力的原因的内容，故C项（不管什么原因，有些人最终会做一些他们不想做的事情）符合语境。

2.本空后的“If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you know your parents wouldn’t like is a bad idea then the answer is simple: don’t do it.”及“You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm. You need to say, “No thanks. I don’t want to do that.””可知，如果你认为是不好的事情就不要做，如果你不喜欢做某事你要自信并且坚定地说“不，我不喜欢那样做”，此处说的是与决定做什么与不做什么有关的话题，故F项（首先，你必须决定你相信什么）符合语境。

3.根据本空后的“Remember, the most popular people aren’t always the most trustworthy.”可知，最受欢迎的人并不总是最值得信赖的，此处讲的是关于选择朋友的话题，故E项（谨慎选择朋友）符合语境。

4.根据本空后的“You can learn a lot from people of your own age.”可知，你可以从同龄人那里学到很多东西，此处讲的应该是同龄人压力有一些好处，故D项（当然，同龄人的压力也不是完全不好）符合语境。

5.根据本空前的“And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling depressed and guilty.”可知，友谊并不是关于沮丧和后悔，此处讲的是相反的一种情况，G项中的It指代的就是前面的friendship，故G项（它是关于分享经验和享受乐趣）符合语境。