高中三年级英语(人教版)全一册 Unit 11 Reading 2

　　Every young person probably feels "down" from time to time when things appear to go wrong at school, at home, with family or friends -- feelings that "when it rains, it pours" and that "life isn't fair". These feelings can become real problems when teenagers are worrying about competitions, grades, friendships or discrimination.

　　The time at high school is often a period of confusing and demanding conflicts. In their struggle for independence, teenagers have to discover their own identity. It seems that teenagers experience more loneliness than other age groups. The position of youth in today's society may contribute that. They are neither children nor adults. Students who struggle with their sexual identity may develop feelings of loneliness and depression. Failure at school can lead to disappointment in life and fear about the future. At the same time, success at school may lead to unrealistic social expectations, while a lack of meaning or challenge can make them feel bored.

　　One of the greatest problems in Asian students is the expectations of their parents about getting good results at school and going to university. The pressure on students can lead to grave problems and depression, while failure may even lead to students killing themselves. Problems of this kind are especially known to Japan, where suicide rates among students are high in comparison with other countries.

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