Question

Ungraded question, posted by Instructor, Dr Green

In next week's lecture, we will be discussing identity. Social experts suggest that we have three basic types of identity. First, your given identity includes your gender(性别), your birthplace, and your age. These are aspects of identity that are almost impossible to change. Second is your chosen identity,  groups you choose to become a part of. Chosen identity can include your beliefs, your professions(

职业), or your community organizations. Finally, your core identity is what makes you unique. Your behaviors, personality, values, and skills are all part of your core identity. Before Monday's lecture post a short reply to this question.

QUESTION: How has your identity changed in the last few years, including the three aspects of identity?

Posted by Ali K.

When I started high school, I thought that I knew exactly who I was and where I was headed. I was a star soccer player, and my entire identity was soccer-I lived it and breathed it. This was my chosen identity. Everything changed when l had a terrible knee injury during my second year. After several months, it was clear that I wouldn't be able to play soccer competitively again. I felt really sad when I had to quit the team, and I was very unhappy. Slowly I started to see that I was still the same

person on the inside. I was still a very hard-working person, someone who didn't easily give up, and someone who loved being on a team. These were part of my core identity. I had to rediscover my values (hard work and competition) to get me through this hard time. I've been developing a new sense of identity. Although I've had to change part of my chosen identity, I now understand that my core identity (who I am inside) is the most important for me.

Posted by Paul S.

Like Ali, I had a very hard time in high school. I felt like my parents didn't understand or respect me, and nothing I did was right in their eyes.   ① They didn't think I was trustworthy, and I admit that sometimes l didn't make great choices. But my parents are part of my given identity, and therefore they are very important in my life. During high school, my chosen identity was the group of friends that I belonged to.    ②  However, some friends were influencing me in bad ways. I felt really lost and unhappy with my life. Later, when I started at the university in my city, I decided to find some new friends.    ③   Now I can realize the changes in me and feel more comfortable around my parents because they respect me as an adult. ④ It is important to remember that your chosen identity is not who you are. You can make other choices, and change your life.

1.Which of the following belongs to your given identity?

A. Professions.    B. Behaviors.

C. Personality.    D. Birthplace.

2.Why did Ali change part of his chosen identity?

A. He lost interest in sport at school.

B. He found a new sense of identity.

C. He injured his knee playing soccer.

D. He followed his teammates' advice.

3.Where should the following sentence be put? “I've connected with friends who better understand my family background and my values. ”

A. ①    B. ②

C. ③    D. ④

4.What kind of passage is it?

A. A blog    B. A poster.

C. A news report.    D. A book review

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.C

4.A

【解析】

本文是一篇博客。在下周的课上，我们将讨论身份问题。社会专家认为我们有三种基本的身份类型。在过去的几年中，你的身份是如何改变的，包括身份的三个方面吗？文章通过博客对这一问题进行了论述。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段中First, your given identity includes your gender(性别), your birthplace, and your age.可知，下列Birthplace一项属于你的身份。故选D。

2.细节理解题。根据Posted by Ali K.中I was a star soccer player, and my entire identity was soccer-I lived it and breathed it. This was my chosen identity. Everything changed when l had a terrible knee injury during my second year.可知，Ali改变了他所选择的身份是因为他在踢足球时伤了膝盖。故选C。

3.句意理解题。根据上文提示“后来，当我开始在我居住的城市里上大学学习时，我决定找一些新朋友。”再根据下文提示“现在我可以意识到我的变化，在我的父母身边感觉更舒服，因为他们把我当作成年人尊重。”承接上下文，I've connected with friends who better understand my family background and my values.（我已经和那些更好地了解我的家庭背景和价值观的朋友联系在一起了。）放在③ 的位置最恰当。故选C。

4.推理判断题。根据本文标题Ungraded question, posted by Instructor, Dr Green及文章内容可知，这篇文章不可能来自一个海报、新闻报道和书评，它应该来自博客。故选A。