Who is your role model? Normally the answer to this question would be anyone aro

Who is your role model? Normally the answerto this question would be anyone around you who you find truly inspiring. Itcould also be someone like J. K.Rowling or Martin Luther KingJr. who have proven to be strong and intelligent people.

However, intoday's world, stars are regarded as role models along with the heroes listedabove, despite their intentions or actions. Teens attempt to imitate theiractions for two major reasons. First, to be fashionable and accepted by popularculture, and second» because stars' actions are so well documentedby the media that it seems to grab our attention and turns it to followingstars' lives. Much of the reports about stars is shocking and exhibits badmorals or lifestyles that aren't right for teenagers. In addition, almosteverything stars do is described beyond truth to make a shocking story bytaking it to the next level.

However, teensmust take responsibility for their actions. We can't always blame stars forinfluencing us. Only you have control over yourself and only you choose to dosomething. Our bodies and actions are in the hands of no one else.

Now, who ever said stars are role models?Whether they choose to be or not, stars set examples as soon as they step intothe spotlight. With reporters following and recording every move they make, itis impossible not to be watched and then be imitated. These people influence,teens whether or not they want to. Why should someone who doesn't want to besetting an example set one? So，should we look up to them or to people whoare true and good role models? It's our responsibility as teens to know rightfrom wrong, and it's time for us to take responsibility for our actions. Indoing so ，we willlean toward those inspiring people that want to be setting an example, andfollow in their steps to be like them. 

1.According to the first paragraph, _____can usually be rolemodels.

A. politicalleaders

B. wealthy writers

C. people inspiring others

D. people withgreat intelligence

2.What are the major reasons for the teens to imitate stars? _____.

A. Interest in stars' life and expectation ofgetting rich

B. Motivation for being fashionable andinspiration from popular examples

C. Intentions to gain acceptance andencouragement from stars' lifestyle

D. Desires to be stylish and great influencefrom the mass media

3.The author writes the passage mainly to advise the teenagers to_____.

A. have a control over their own bodies andactions

B. be responsible for their own choices andbehaviors

C. follow fashionable stars' steps to be morepopular

D. choose right role models according todifferent reports

4.It can be inferred from the passage that  .

A. stars have the responsibility for teenagers'actions

B. not all famous stars choose to influenceteenagers

C. teenagers choose those inspiring people astheir role models

D. stars set examples immediately they steppedinto the spotlight

试题答案

【答案】

1.C

2.D

3.B

4.B

【解析】文章讲述的是现在青少年容易受到明星的影响，作者呼吁青少年也对自己的行为负责。

1.实施细节题，根据第一段he answer to this question would be anyonearound you who you find truly inspiring可知。

2.推理判断题，根据第二段Teens attempt to imitate their actions fortwo major reasons. First, to be fashionable and accepted by popular culture,and second» because stars' actions are so well documentedby the media that it seems to grab our attention and turns it to followingstars' lives可知，青少年模仿明星是因为希望变得时尚和受到了媒体的影响。

3.实施细节题，跟第三段However, teens must take responsibility fortheir actions可知，作者想让青少年对自己的言行负责。

4.推理判断题，根据最后一段Whether they choose to be or not, stars setexamples as soon as they step into the spotlight可知，有的明星选择做榜样，而有的没有。