1． “You＇ll never be good at math．”
It's generally accepted that boys are good at math and girls aren't. The fact is it isn't true—at least, it doesn't have to be.
When girls reach their teens1, most of them lose their interest in math. They're trying to be regarded as females2. They want to stay away from things that are boy things, and math is still considered a boy thing.
Once girls begin to lose interest, math teachers tend to3 call on4 boy students more and praise them for right answers—often without realizing they're doing it. Even the textbooks seem to work against girls. Most of the examples used in math problems are things liked by boys (like trucks, trains and tools), but not something girls are really interested in (like new hot sandals5). Gradually, math is made unattractive to females, and too many girls give it up. Contrary6 to popular belief, math can actually be fun and creative. Math class is hard, but if you give it a chance you could be great at math, especially because you are a girl.
2． “Being skinny7 is good, and how you diet is your business．”
Lots of web sites tell visitors that losing interest in eating is a beautiful thing. They say it's your right to refuse to eat, and there's absolutely8 nothing wrong with doing so. They even give you advice about how to starve9 yourself for days.
These “skinny is better” sites are lying. A lot of girls who go to these sites finally start a new eating disorder10. They begin to think starving is OK. Hey, why not give it a try? What girls might not realize is these sites are promoting11 life-threatening behavior.
Remember, losing interest in eating is a disease, not a fashion12 statement. It can kill you.
3． “You don＇t deserve13 to make as much money as a guy．”
It's sad that in 2002, women who work full-time earn about 23 percent less than guys earn.
Most girls are brought up to believe that science and math are “guy” things, so they avoid careers in these fields which offer great paying opportunities. If you picture a mathematician or scientist, you probably think of an old guy—not a cool young woman.
Research can be fun and exciting. There isn't anything wrong with women choosing “guy” careers. We like “Take Our Daughter To Work Day” because it's not necessarily a mother-daughter day, it's a girls-at-work-with-other-women day. Once you see real women succeeding in cool jobs, you'll truly get that you're worth just as much—or more—than any guy.
4． “Caffeine14 will help you study better．”
Caffeinated soft drinks have long been advertised15 as must-haves when you have to work very hard. A certain drink claims itself to be a vital study aid — “before tests and exams, when there's no time to sleep.” The truth is, these drinks aren't good for you, and they can even take your life.
A college student died after taking too much caffeine. Experts say a large amount of caffeine can cause a kid serious health problems like sleep disorder, irregular moods, etc. You're drinking it to have a clear mind, but it only makes you think in disorder.
Do your body a big favor by giving up caffeine altogether. Use food as fuel. Eat protein16 and starch17, and drink plenty of water for natural energy.
1.“你不可能学好数学。”
一般认为男生擅长数学，女生则不行。事实并非如此，至少不必如此。
女生们13岁以后，大多对数学失去了兴趣。她们想被人看作是女性，不愿意接近那些所谓的男生事物，而数学一直被视为是男生的东西。
一旦女生开始丧失兴趣，数学教师往往就不自觉地多提问男生，答对了又表扬一番。就连课本都像在跟女生们作对，数学例题尽是些男生感兴趣的东西（像卡车啦、火车啦，还有工具），但没有女生们真正喜欢的（比如新潮热门的凉鞋什么的）。渐渐地，数学对她们便失去了吸引力，干脆放弃的女生太多了。其实，数学并不像人们通常认为的那样，它可以带来乐趣、启发思维。数学课难上，但只要你努力试一试，尤其因为你是女孩子，你会学得非常棒的。
2.“骨感就是美，怎么减肥嘛就看你的了。”
很多网站告诉访问者不想吃东西是件美事。他们说拒绝进食是你的权利，而且这么做绝对没什么错。他们甚至出点子教你如何饿自己几天。
这些宣扬“骨感更美”的网站不过是些骗子。许多访问过这类网站的女孩到最后又出现进食紊乱现象，他们开始认为饿饿肚子很正常。就是，干吗不试一下呢？可这些女生或许没有意识到这些网站正在宣传危害生命的行为方式。
记住，不想吃东西是病，不是什么时尚宣言，你可能会因此没命的。
3.“你不配和男子挣一样多的钱。”
在2002年，全职女性的工作所得仍比男性少大约23%，这真是悲哀。
多数女生所受的教育让她们认为，科学呀数学呀都是男人的事情，所以她们不在这些领域求职，而这些职业却提供高薪。说起数学家或科学家，可能你脑子里出现的是一个老先生，而不会是酷毙的年轻女性。
做研究可以让人兴趣盎然，激动万分。而且女性从事“大老爷们”的行当也决无什么不妥。我们之所以喜欢“带着女儿上班节”，就是因为这一天不一定非得是母亲和女儿的节日，它也是女孩们和成年女性一起上班的节日。一旦你亲眼看到从事很酷职业的成功女性，你就会切身体会到自己不比男人差，甚至还比他们强呢。
4. “咖啡因助你学习更上一层楼”。
含咖啡因的软饮料一直被宣传为学习紧张时的必需品。某一饮料自诩为“临考前没有时间睡觉时”必不可少的学习辅料。而事实上，这类饮料对人并无好处，甚至致人于死地。
曾有一名大学生因摄入过量咖啡因而送命。专家认为大量咖啡因会使未成年人出现诸如睡眠紊乱、情绪反常等严重的健康问题。喝这些饮料本是为了头脑清醒，结果却让你思路紊乱。
爱惜自己的身体吧，不要再喝含咖啡因的饮料了。把食物当养料使用，摄入蛋白质和淀粉，多喝水以获得天然活力。
1. teens n． 13－18岁的青少年
2． female n． 女性
3． tend to 往往，有……的倾向
4． call on 提问（学生）
5． sandal n． 凉鞋
6． contrary adj． 相反的
7． skinny adj． 瘦骨嶙峋的
8． absolutely adv． 完全地, 绝对地
9． starve v． 使挨饿
10． disorder n． 杂乱, 混乱
11． promote v． 促销
12． fashion n． 时尚
13． deserve v． 应该，值得
14． caffeine n． 咖啡因
15． advertise v． 广告
16． protein n． 蛋白质
17． starch n． 淀粉