8. According to the passage, what is a downside of being a follower? (A) Often being discriminated against in a team (B) Not being able to propose creative solutions to fix problems (C) Not being allowed to complain about the leader or the work assigned (D) Having to control how things happen in teamwork

10. Who might find the passage useful? (A) Leaders who need to select good team members (B) Managers who need to pick leaders for a new project (C) Those who want to understand follower mindset (D) Textbook writers interested in the differences between good leaders and followers 第三篇： Digital, social, personalized, and trendy—these are the main characteristics of Chinese New Year 2.0. While not giving up tradition, China's Generation Z is in fact making significant changes in the way they celebrate this important holiday, making it more in step with the times. As revealed by a recent survey, the majority of young Chinese still appreciate the typical customs of the Spring Festival, such as setting off firecrackers, giving red envelopes containing cash, and reconnecting with relatives and friends, but prefer to adapt them to their own needs, giving them a modern twist. As is well known, the Chinese are used to spending the Spring Festival with their families, and those who live far away take advantage of the holiday to return home to relatives. In recent years, however, more and more young people are opting for the “reverse trip”, inviting their parents to celebrate New Year in the city where they work. This new trend not only saves money and reduces the stress of travelling, but also gives parents the opportunity to get to know their children's environment. Another recent innovation is travelling with the family. In addition to going north to enjoy the snow or going south to avoid the cold, there is growing interest in intangible cultural heritage discovery tours. Thus, experiences such as visiting lantern festivals and markets, watching performances of folk songs and dances, and wearing traditional clothes to take souvenir photos are becoming increasingly popular during the Spring Festival. Perhaps these alternative ways of spending New Year's Eve will help to avoid or at least ease the intergenerational tensions that arise during family gatherings. Indeed, family gatherings over the Spring Festival have always been the favorite occasion for meddling in the lives of younger family members and pressuring them about school, careers and love life. Another distinguishing feature of Chinese New Year 2.0 is the predominant use of social media networks. More than a third of those surveyed said they spend more time socializing online than in person during the holidays, a trend that is more prevalent in big cities.

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