I received a private message on Facebook.It began harmlessly enough: "Hey,girl.Wanted to invite you to join my next challenge group --we'll be focusing on fitting in 30 minutes of exercise and balanced nutrition."
It was all becoming too much.Facebook was running my life,not me.
But what killed Facebook for me was when I posted a photo,and five minutes later my son asked me how many "likes" it had got.His question was a wake-up call.
"Likes" are signs of acceptance and approval.I had forgotten that acceptance and approval need to come from within and had unknowingly set him a bad example.
Before Facebook,surfing the internet was an occasional distraction and I spent a lot more time reading books and magazines.I checked in with friends through texts,emails and phone calls.
To recreate the simplicity of those days and set a healthier example for my son,I deactivated my Facebook account.
I'd been in the habit of checking Facebook many times a day,so I had to come up with some new habits.I carried a novel and a crossword puzzle book around with me.I rediscovered knitting (針織).I started taking yoga classes.
I started to remember a few things.My body is fine just the way it is.I have friends who will help me out when I'm in trouble,and I will help them out.I do my best to be a good mother,and our son is happy and healthy.We are very lucky to be able to afford two vacations a year.
I stopped looking at the world through my cellphone.I felt pleasant at the moment.
The break left me feeling better about myself,my family,my home and my life.
After a few weeks,I returned to Facebook.Now I look at the photos of my friends,kids growing up and treasure how social media allows me to keep in touch with family for and wide.I look in on a daily basis,but no longer with the desire constantly to post updates.
It is not an addiction any more.
(1)When the author's son asked her how many "likes" it had got,what's the author's reaction to the question? (no more than 10 words)
Her son's question was a wake-up call.
Her son's question was a wake-up call.
(2)The underlined word "deactivate" in Paragraph 6 mean in English? (1 word) Close.
Close.
(3)What did the author do to change her life?(no more than 5 words) She developed some healthy habits.
She developed some healthy habits.
(4)What did the author think of the break from Facebook?(no more than 15 words) It gave her time to find beauty in life.
Or:The break left her feeling better about herself,her family,her home and her life.
It gave her time to find beauty in life.
Or:The break left her feeling better about herself,her family,her home and her life.
(4)What do you think is the best way to use social media?Please explain.(no more than 25 words) I think we should use social media moderately.Because using it moderately can't result in distraction and waste a lot of time.
I think we should use social media moderately.Because using it moderately can't result in distraction and waste a lot of time.