A growing trend has emerged among young people: they are posting far less frequently on social media platforms, particularly on spaces like WeChat Moments. This shift is not a sign of declining interest in digital connection but rather a reflection of evolving preferences and concerns shaping their online behavior.

There is little debate about which platforms dominate young people’s digital lives and which they increasingly avoid. While nearly all maintain active WeChat accounts, the app has lost its role as a center for endless updates and personal thoughts. Instead, young users are migrating to platforms such as Xiaohongshu and Douyin to share parts of daily life — spaces intentionally chosen for their ability to keep posts away from prying (窥探) eyes of parents, relatives, teachers, and classmates. This deliberate separation of social circles shows a growing desire for controlled self-expression.

Behind this shift lies the overwhelming pressure to curate “perfect” content. In an era where influencers and brands flood feeds with polished photos and viral videos, young people often feel their ordinary moments fail to meet these inflated standards. The fear of underwhelming reactions or judgment leads many to hold back posts altogether, avoiding the anxiety of public attention.

Privacy concerns further fuel this reluctance. Young users are acutely aware that digital footprints are permanent; a casual post today might resurface unexpectedly, potentially affecting future opportunities or relationships. This caution makes them hesitant to share personal thoughts or daily experiences in spaces where audiences are undefined and unfiltered (未过滤的).

Compounding (使复杂化) these factors is a renewed focus on real-life engagement. Many young people now prioritize being fully present in moments with friends and family over pausing to document and share them online. They recognize that the joy of an experience often lies in living it, not in broadcasting it to a digital audience.

Thus, some young people are not abandoning social media — they are redefining how they use it. Their digital lives have become quieter, more selective, and deeply intentional, reflecting their own way of navigating the complexities of online self-expression.

1.1. Why do young people choose Xiaohongshu and Douyin to share daily life?

A They prefer more visual content.

B These platforms offer more privacy.

C These platforms have few ads.

D They want to follow more influencers.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。第二段提到年轻用户转向小红书和抖音是因为这些平台能“keep posts away from prying eyes of parents, relatives...”，即可以避开父母、亲戚等熟人的视线，说明这些平台能为他们提供隐私。故选B。

2.2. What does the underlined word “inflated” probably mean in Paragraph 3?

A Reasonable.

B Flexible.

C Traditional.

D Unrealistic.

解析：选D。D词义猜测题。第三段指出网红和品牌用精致内容充斥平台，年轻人觉得自己的日常无法达到这些“inflated”标准。结合语境，这些标准是被过分抬高、不切实际的。故选D。

3.3. What can we infer about young people posting less on social media?

A They worry about content quality.

B They prefer text-based posts.

C Multiple factors cause it.

D They are too busy to post.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。文章提到压力（追求完美内容）、隐私担忧（数字痕迹永久存在）、重视现实互动等因素，说明年轻人减少发帖是多种原因共同导致的。故选C。

4.4. How do young people redefine their social media use?

A They use it with more careful choices.

B They abandon public sharing completely.

C They use it more casually.

D They focus on quantity over quality.

解析：选A。A推理判断题。最后一段提到年轻人的数字生活变得“quieter, more selective, and deeply intentional”，即他们使用社交媒体时会做出更谨慎的选择。故选A。