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Everyonedreams of changing the world. But can teenagers really make a difference? Andhow can they go about it?
MichaelNorton's book 365 ways to Change the World is a good starting point: The bookgives an idea or task for every single day of the year. The tasks includeoffering to work at a local homeless shelter(护所)andplanting tree.
Thebook says that one simple act, no matter(无论)howsmall, can help someone in need. It may even influence(影响)other teens to do something Nathan Anthony, a student at Maple HighSchool in Modesto, California, US, agrees. "It is impossible to getanything in life without giving something to someone or working hard at schoolor workplace, Anthony said.
AnotherMaple student, Ariane Mota, has the same idea. "Giving is our way ofrepaying those who help us, she said. Whether(无论)it is a helping hand or a donation(捐赠) we should othersto make their day or life better."
Buthow often do teens see peers(同龄人)helpinga stranger or doing something nice for someone?
Accordingto Anthony, not lot. He and Mota both believe this needs to be changed "Ihelp my friends by telling them that their lives are better than those poorerpeople," Anthony said. "Humor is also a great tool."
Sowhether you're helping to find a cure(疗法)for bad illness or simply smiling at a stranger, do something every day tohelp change the world for the better.