YouTube stardom(明星)it the number one dream career for young people today, at least according to a widely publicized survey by a British newspaper.The appeal is obvious: Some 20-somethings are making millions by playing video games or sharing beauty tips online. But the pressure of having to endlessly produce original content that makes them look accessible, transparent, and authentic has proven too much for some people, including Essena O’Neill. The former social media figure went public in her posts about experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety from living an overexposed life.Living professionally online has also been a challenge for 24-year-old Lauren Riihimaki. Six million people follow her YouTube channel, LaurDIY, which covers topics ranging from home decorating to her adoption of a lovely little dog.Most of these stars are between the ages of 20 and 26. Unlike movie stars or rock stars, these videostars do most of their work themselves. They’re responsible for everything from developing an idea, to physically producing it, to starring in it , to directing it, to editing it, to programming it, to promoting and marketing And to keep their hungry audiences satisfied, they should be doing all that at least twice a week.That’s why Lauren Riihimaki came close not just to burning out, but breaking down. She has overcome and pushed the boundaries of her anxiety so insanely since she started YouTube. She sees a psychologist and she’s on medication(药物治疗). And that’s been working for her.Dana Julian, a Los Angeles psychologist, says one of the hardest things about managing life as a YouTube star is making a career out of something that can be an addiction. Anyone with a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account is familiar with the rush to show off. But now, imagine it magnified(放大)by millions of clicks, likes and followers.For YouTube stars, when they’re clearly overwhelmed, they should be told to get offline for a while. Stop being a brand. Take some time, just to be a person again.(1) (单选题)Why is YouTube stardom the number one dream career for young people?

Passage FiveThink today’s kids want to be doctors or lawyers? No. YouTube stardom(明星)it the number one dream career for young people today, at least according to a widely publicized survey by a British newspaper.The appeal is obvious: Some 20-somethings are making millions by playing video games or sharing beauty tips online. But the pressure of having to endlessly produce original content that makes them look accessible, transparent, and authentic has proven too much for some people, including Essena O’Neill. The former social media figure went public in her posts about experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety from living an overexposed life.Living professionally online has also been a challenge for 24-year-old Lauren Riihimaki. Six million people follow her YouTube channel, LaurDIY, which covers topics ranging from home decorating to her adoption of a lovely little dog.Most of these stars are between the ages of 20 and 26. Unlike movie stars or rock stars, these videostars do most of their work themselves. They’re responsible for everything from developing an idea, to physically producing it, to starring in it , to directing it, to editing it, to programming it, to promoting and marketing And to keep their hungry audiences satisfied, they should be doing all that at least twice a week.That’s why Lauren Riihimaki came close not just to burning out, but breaking down. She has overcome and pushed the boundaries of her anxiety so insanely since she started YouTube. She sees a psychologist and she’s on medication(药物治疗). And that’s been working for her.Dana Julian, a Los Angeles psychologist, says one of the hardest things about managing life as a YouTube star is making a career out of something that can be an addiction. Anyone with a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account is familiar with the rush to show off. But now, imagine it magnified(放大)by millions of clicks, likes and followers.For YouTube stars, when they’re clearly overwhelmed, they should be told to get offline for a while. Stop being a brand. Take some time, just to be a person again.(1) (单选题)Why is YouTube stardom the number one dream career for young people?A. They prefer to share their beauty secrets online.B. They consider it the best way to make a living.C. They are attracted by the way to make a fortune.D. They wish to become well-known and wealthy.(2) (单选题)What do we know about Essena O’Neill?A. She suffered from anxiety because of her love life.B. She pretended to be authentic and accessible.C. She was overburdened with debt and work.D. She might not be a social media star any more(3) (单选题)What can we conclude about Lauren Riihimaki?A. She has adopted more than one little dog.B. She is on the edge of chaos and confusion.C. She has become sensitive and confusion.D. She is making progress with the help of an expert.(4) (单选题)Comparing to movie stars or rock stars, video stars probably______.A. have more skillsB. work longer hoursC. have to be strongerD. have fewer audiences(5) (单选题)According to Dana Julian, young people dream to be video stars because of______.A. interestB. vanityC. enlightenmentD. curiosity