一、文章原文
PASSAGE
P1Social media websites are communities where users can share photos and talk to each other online. They are very popular — millions of people use social media every day. Although some people think social media is a positive thing, many are worried about the negative effects it can have on young people. The following text was written by a reporter. He tried to find out whether social media has a positive or negative effect on children.
P2James, a 15-year-old student, thinks that social media has many advantages. "I get very nervous when I talk to people in real life — I find it much easier to express myself when I use social media. Another advantage is that I hardly ever forget my friends' birthday now because I can look it up online!" Lots of users agree that social media helps young people stay connected with their friends.
P3However, social media also has many problems. Social media may help young people find friends, but it also makes it easier for someone to hurt them. Some parents believe that social media makes it harder for families to spend time together. They say their children are so crazy about social media that they ignore their family. Many teachers think social media can distract their students from schoolwork.
P4There is no doubt that social media has some problems, and it is very important to avoid spending too much time online. However, generally speaking, social media can be a positive thing for young people. It is a way for nervous people to make friends and for young people to stay connected.
二、题目精析
QUESTIONS
1. D. The social media websites. — P1: "They are very popular" 指代前句的 social media websites。
2. C. It helps him express himself better. — P2: "I find it much easier to express myself when I use social media."
3. A. Pay no attention to. — ignore = 忽视 = pay no attention to。
4. A. ①/②③/④ — P1总起 → P2正方 P3反方 → P4总结。
5. C. To discuss whether social media is really a problem. — 全文讨论社交媒体对年轻人的正反影响。
三、文章精读
INTENSIVE READING
P1 · 社交媒体介绍
S1Social media websites are communities where users can share photos and talk to each other online.社交媒体网站是用户可以在线分享照片和互相交流的社区。
S2They are very popular — millions of people use social media every day.它们非常受欢迎——每天有数百万人使用社交媒体。
S3Although some people think social media is a positive thing, many are worried about the negative effects it can have on young people.虽然一些人认为社交媒体是积极的，但很多人担心它对年轻人的负面影响。
S4The following text was written by a reporter.下面这篇文章是一位记者写的。
S5He tried to find out whether social media has a positive or negative effect on children.他试图弄清社交媒体对儿童是积极还是消极影响。
P2 · 支持方观点
S6James, a 15-year-old student, thinks that social media has many advantages.詹姆斯，一个15岁的学生，认为社交媒体有很多优点。
S7"I get very nervous when I talk to people in real life — I find it much easier to express myself when I use social media.""在现实生活中跟人说话我会很紧张——我发现用社交媒体表达自己容易得多。"
S8"Another advantage is that I hardly ever forget my friends' birthday now because I can look it up online!""另一个优点是我现在几乎不会忘记朋友的生日，因为我可以在网上查到！"
S9Lots of users agree that social media helps young people stay connected with their friends.很多用户同意社交媒体帮助年轻人与朋友保持联系。
P3 · 反对方观点
S10However, social media also has many problems.然而，社交媒体也有很多问题。
S11Social media may help young people find friends, but it also makes it easier for someone to hurt them.社交媒体可能帮助年轻人找到朋友，但也让别人更容易伤害他们。
S12Some parents believe that social media makes it harder for families to spend time together.一些家长认为社交媒体让家人更难共度时光。
S13They say their children are so crazy about social media that they ignore their family.他们说孩子对社交媒体如此痴迷，以至于忽视了家人。
S14Many teachers think social media can distract their students from schoolwork.很多老师认为社交媒体会让学生从课业上分心。
P4 · 总结
S15There is no doubt that social media has some problems, and it is very important to avoid spending too much time online.毫无疑问社交媒体有一些问题，避免花太多时间上网非常重要。
S16However, generally speaking, social media can be a positive thing for young people.然而，总的来说，社交媒体对年轻人可以是积极的事物。
S17It is a way for nervous people to make friends and for young people to stay connected.它是害羞的人交朋友、年轻人保持联系的一种方式。
四、作文金句仿写
WRITING BOOST
金句 1Although some people think social media is positive, many are worried about its negative effects.
Although some people think / many believe it is positive / helpful / useful, many are worried about its negative effects.
仿写：Although some think online learning is helpful, many are worried about its bad effects. 虽然有人觉得在线学习有用，但很多人担心它的负面影响。
适用：讨论利弊。
金句 2There is no doubt that social media has some problems.
There is no doubt that social media / smartphones / AI has some problems / both advantages and disadvantages / changed our lives.
仿写：There is no doubt that smartphones have changed our lives. 毫无疑问，智能手机改变了我们的生活。
适用：开头段万能句型。