Vocabulary DevelopmentScan the following passage and find the words or phrases that have roughly the same meanings as those given.Self esteem,self confidence and self respect are all related. Self esteem is also defined as the judgments a person makes about themselves and is affected by self confidence and respect. Self confidence is believing in our ability to take action and meet our goals. Self respect is the degree to which we believe we deserve to be happy, have rewarding relationships and stand up for our rights and values. All these factors affect whether or not we will have a healthy body image. The images of men and women in ads today do not promote self esteem or positive self image. They’re intended to sell products. In the U.S. billions of dollars are spent by consumers who pursue the perfect body. The message "thin is in" is sold thousands of times a day through TV, movies,magazines, billboards, newspapers and songs. Advertising conveys the message"You’re not O.K. Here’s what you need to do to fix what’s wrong.” Girls and boys believe it and react to it. In a 1997 Body Image Survey, both girls and boys reported that“very thin or muscular models" made them feel insecure about themselves.The diet/fitness craze is mind boggling. It’s not just dieting, it’s diet foods, and diet commercials. Everybody’s counting fat grams. Listen to the conversation in the lunch room, locker room or on the bus to school. The talk centers around dieting, fat thighs or tight“abs” and how many pounds can be lost with the latest diet. This kind of intense focus on food and fat can lead to abnormal eating habits or — disordered eating — a precursor to eating disorders, which is taking it to the extreme.Awareness of eating disorders got a big boost in 1995 when Princess Di began talking openly about her struggles with bulimia. Actress Tracy Gold, still struggling with her eating disorder, continues to help others by discussing her eating disorder with the media. Recently many organizations have initiated an effort to expand awareness of eating disorders and promote a positive body image and self esteem.1. to explain the meaning of______.
【正确答案】：define
【题目解析】：P111
