It's difficult to say "no" to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do.

　　It can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who is willing to say "no" too. If you continue to face peer pressure and you're finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust, a parent, or a teacher. They can help you feel much better and prepare you for the next time you face peer pressure.

21. With his words in the first paragraph, the kid is _____.

A. planning some interesting activities after school

B. making an announcement about a dinner party

C. persuading other kids to take a quiz with him

D. encouraging other kids to cut a class

22. According to the author, _____.

A. peer pressure does kids more harm than good

B. math is the most difficult subject for most kids

C. kids today are under greater pressure than before

D. peer pressure exists among people of all age groups

23. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. Peer pressure. B. Your time.

　　C. Your life. D. Human nature.

24. It's suggested in the last paragraph that the readers ______.

A. make more close friends while at school

B. learn to refuse their friends in a polite way

C. get support from someone else if it's necessary

D. build closer relations with their parents and teachers

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