外刊阅读搞定高考英语必备基本词汇08
Body Image and the Media
主题：人与社会(历史、社会与文化)
Movies,commercials,magazines,social media accounts and websites often show stereotypically( 刻板印象
地)beautiful,thin people as ideal.Underweight or slim but curvy models and photoshopped images of“perfection”are
everywhere.Diet products and beauty items send the message that being thinner and more attractive is the key to happiness and
success.
The effect can be seen in children at a young age.Research shows children as young as three prefer game pieces that depict
thin people over those representing heavier ones.By age ten,80%of American girls have been on a diet.
It's not just traditional media that places teens under pressure to be thin and beautiful.Social media may have an even more
powerful effect on teenagers’ body image.
Some teens spend hours trying to capture a selfie at just the right angle.Others judge their appearance based on how many
likes their latest Instagram photo receives.Unfortunately,many teens also receive harsh criticism and rude comments on social
media.Cyberbullying(网络欺凌)can be quite damaging to a teen's body image.
The pressure to be thin can have serious consequences.Research has linked the exposure of images of air-brushed female
bodies to unhealthy eating habits and decreased self-esteem.
Poor body image can lead to even more serious consequences.While some teens develop eating disorders,others
experience depression.It's not just girls who are subjected to unrealistic media images of beauty.Superheroes and action figures
depict unrealistic body types and start sending boys harmful messages about their bodies at a young age,too.Teen boys may
strive for the perfect body through dieting or compulsive exercise.They may also develop eating disorders or mental health
problems stemming from poor body image.
1.What percentage of American girls have dieted by age ten according to the research?
A.50%. B.70%. C.80%. D.90%.
2.What can be inferred about social media’s role in teenagers’ body image?
A.It only affects girls’ perceptions. B.It has no connection to self-esteem.
C.It mainly promotes healthy eating habits. D.Its impact might be stronger than traditional media’s.
3.The underlined pronoun“They”in the last paragraph refers to.
A.teen girls B.teen boys C.diet products D.social media users
4.What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To criticize the use of Photoshop in media.
B.To explain how social media increases cyberbullying.
C.To prove that only teenagers are affected by beauty standards.
D.To discuss how media pressures lead to negative body image across genders.
二、词汇学习
media n.媒体;传播媒介
搭social media 社交媒体
例Teachers remind students to check media sources carefully before believing online news.
老师提醒学生在相信网络新闻前要仔细核实媒体来源。
拓medium n.媒介;中等的,适中的
account n.账户,账号v.视为;占
搭account for(在数量上)占
例You must link your bank account to the app to complete the payment.你必须把银行账户和这个应用绑定才能完成支付。
拓accountant n.会计
website n.网站
搭the official website 官方网站
例Remember to check the website regularly for updates on the school's events.记得定期查看这个网站,获取学校活动的最新消
息。
beautiful adj.美丽的
搭beautiful scenery 美丽的风景
例The beautiful sunset painted the sky with shades of orange and pink.美丽的日落给天空涂上了橙粉相间的色彩。
拓beautifully adv.美丽地;美好地
ideal adj.理想的;完美的
例Regular exercise and a balanced diet are ideal for staying healthy.定期锻炼和均衡饮食是保持健康的理想方式。
拓ideally adv.理想地
slim adj.苗条的;纤细的
例Her slim fingers moved quickly as she typed the message on her phone.她纤细的手指在手机上快速地敲打着信息。
perfection n.完美
例The chef's pursuit of perfection makes each dish both tasty and beautifully arranged.
厨师对完美的追求让每道菜既美味又摆盘精致。
send v.发送;传达;派遣
搭send for sb./sth.派人去叫(请)某人;派人去取某物
例Please send me the homework by email before Friday,otherwise you will receive a zero.
请在周五前通过邮件把作业发给我,否则你会得零分。
message n.信息,消息
搭a hidden message 隐含的信息
例I'll send you a message as soon as I find out the time of the meeting.我一查到会议时间就给你发消息。
represent v.代表;象征
例Each student will represent a different country in our cultural festival.在文化节上,每个学生将代表一个不同的国家。
拓representation n.代表
powerful adj.强大的;强有力的
例The scientist made a powerful argument that convinced everyone in the room.
这位科学家提出了一个强有力的论点,说服了在场的所有人。
拓powerfully adv.强大地;有力地
angle n.角度
搭from a different angle 从不同角度
例Taking photos from a lower angle can make you look taller.从较低的角度拍照可以让你看起来更高。
appearance n.外貌;出现
搭judge sb.by appearance 以貌取人
例The sudden appearance of a rainbow after the storm amazed everyone.暴风雨后彩虹的突然出现让所有人惊叹不已。
base v.以……为基础n.基础;据点,基地；底部
搭be based on...基于……
例The team established a temporary base to explore the surrounding forest.团队建立了临时据点,以便探索周边森林。
拓basic adj.基础的,基本的
criticism n.批评
例The manager's criticism of the team's performance left everyone feeling depressed.经理对团队表现的批评让所有人都感到低
落。
拓critic n.批评者;评论家
rude adj.粗鲁的
例It's rude to interrupt others while they are speaking.在别人说话时打断是不礼貌的。
拓rudely adv.粗鲁地 rudeness n.粗鲁
comment n.评论,评语
搭make a comment 发表评论
例The teacher wrote a detailed comment,pointing out both strengths and areas to improve.
老师写了详细的评语,既指出了优点,也说明了需要改进的地方。
拓commentary n.评论,解说
serious adj.严重的;严肃的
例Climate change is a serious issue that needs immediate action.
气候变化是一个需要立即解决的严重问题。
拓seriously adv.严肃地
consequence n.后果,结果
例Parents should help children understand that every action has a consequence.
父母应该帮助孩子明白,每个行为都会产生相应的后果。
拓consequent adj.作为结果的;随之而来的
self-esteem n.自尊
例Positive feedback from teachers can help students build self-esteem.老师的积极反馈可以帮助学生建立自尊。
poor adj.贫穷的;差的;负面的
搭poor health 健康状况差 be poor in 在……方面差
例He came from a poor background but worked hard to become a successful lawyer.他出身卑微,但通过努力成了一名成功的律
师。
disorder n.紊乱,混乱;失调
搭fall into disorder 陷入混乱
例Eating disorders can have serious effects on physical and mental health.饮食失调会对身心健康产生严重影响。
harmful adj.有害的
例The doctor warned that consuming too much sugar is harmful to heart health.医生提醒,过量摄入糖分对心脏健康不利。
strive v.努力,奋斗;追求
搭strive for 为……奋斗;追求
例We should strive to achieve our goals no matter how difficult they are.无论目标多么困难,我们都应该努力实现。
stem v.起源于n.根源
搭stem from 起源于
例We need to address the stem of the problem,not just its symptoms.我们需要解决问题的根源,而不只是表象。
三、词汇练习
I.Complete each sentence with the proper form of a given word.
angle appearance perfection poor represent send
1.The artist's pursuit of led her to spend months refining the painting.
2.The lawyer will the company in the upcoming international conference.
3.His sudden at the awards ceremony shocked fans who thought he was abroad.
4.To capture the sunset,the photographer adjusted the camera’s repeatedly.
5.The charity organization plans to medical supplies to remote villages next week.
6.Despite their living conditions,the family remains optimistic and grateful.
II.Translate the following sentences from Chinese into English or from English into Chinese.
1.他的解释是基于事实的，而不是凭空猜测。(base)
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2.请别在公共场合做出粗鲁的行为，这样会让人感到不舒服。(rudely)
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3.我们需要认真对待环境问题，否则未来可能会面临更严重的后果。(serious)
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4.She has an ideal candidate for the position.
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