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In conclusion, many factors can help people build their understanding about death. Science interprets the mechanism of death, philosophy explores the nature of death, and religion seeks the solution for death. As a group experiencing the most important life stage, teenagers’ perception of death form under the influ- ence of these. From science they learn the cruelty of death, from philosophy they learn different interpretations of death, from religion they learn various ways to deal with death, and from real life they learn how they can be a part of others’ death. Everyone’s life is an irreversible journey that heading towards death. For us, more importantly, we should live our life to the fullest with the awareness of death, and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime journey.