For years, I followed the materialistic standards around me. I thought that without the purses, shoes, and all the other “
As a freshman (新生) of my high school, I thought top social status could be gained by doing everything to fit in. So I became a(n)
But, my parents couldn’t understand my strong
So I quit cheerleading and
I wrote articles in my school newspaper that questioned the materialistic
I found a new group of friends who
I am to
I took one of the worst
A.strange | B.necessary | C.conventional | D.stupid |
A.assistant | B.winner | C.actress | D.cheerleader |
A.promise | B.refusal | C.desire | D.failure |
A.pleased | B.tired | C.confused | D.bored |
A.happy | B.busy | C.attractive | D.sad |
A.started | B.suggested | C.regretted | D.avoided |
A.forgave | B.admitted | C.devoted | D.collected |
A.doubts | B.systems | C.reforms | D.behaviors |
A.pushing | B.clarifying | C.finishing | D.remembering |
A.protected | B.supported | C.discovered | D.blamed |
A.natural | B.simple | C.hard | D.special |
A.team up with | B.make up for | C.take advantage of | D.say goodbye to |
A.history | B.belief | C.potential | D.experience |
A.situations | B.changes | C.remarks | D.decorations |
A.tested | B.created | C.taught | D.affected |
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A.promise | B.claim | C.bother | D.choose |
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A.it | B.one | C.the other | D.which |
A.that | B.what | C.whether | D.how |
A.transportation | B.communication | C.application | D.direction |
A.simply | B.completely | C.frequently | D.naturally |
A.treatment | B.commitment | C.motivation | D.sympathy |
A.choice | B.wish | C.decision | D.role |
A.agricultural | B.professional | C.technological | D.educational |
A.Additionally | B.Finally | C.Eventually | D.Gradually |
A.get back | B.build up | C.call for | D.pick out |
A.chief | B.legal | C.awkward | D.vital |
A.unforgettable | B.fortunate | C.hopeless | D.active |
A.honor | B.opportunity | C.courage | D.ability |
A.believe in | B.laugh at | C.worry about | D.care for |
A.depressing | B.challenging | C.inspiring | D.relaxing |
A.approach | B.visit | C.leave | D.desert |
A.as well | B.so far | C.in time | D.at all |
A.if only | B.even though | C.now that | D.in case |
A.amusing | B.enjoyable | C.costly | D.worthwhile |
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A.gently | B.quickly | C.forcefully | D.silently |
A.baby | B.film | C.show | D.atmosphere |
A.stare at | B.point to | C.smile at | D.glance at |
A.argument | B.laughter | C.fight | D.scream |
A.chasing | B.killing | C.admiring | D.teasing |
A.otherwise | B.however | C.meanwhile | D.somewhat |
A.Frequently | B.Purposefully | C.Happily | D.Eventually |
A.also | B.just | C.yet | D.still |
A.appreciation | B.competition | C.discussion | D.celebration |
A.winter | B.autumn | C.summer | D.spring |
A.flashed | B.shone | C.preserved | D.enjoyed |
A.light | B.bug | C.jar | D.practice |
A.near ![]() | B.behind | C.within | D.around |
A.left | B.caught | C.ignored | D.seen |
A.passers-by | B.rescuers | C.discoverers | D.miracles |
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A.plans | B.complaints | C.troubles | D.cares |
A.cooked | B.supplied | C.returned | D.passed |
A.cups | B.plates | C.bowls | D.tables |
A.thus | B.while | C.or | D.so |
A.myself | B.yourself | C.himself | D.themselves |
A.found | B.fear | C.notice | D.suggest |
A.picked up | B.got away | C.left behind | D.taken away |
A.normal | B.clear | C.simple | D.essential |
A.mystery | B.key | C.effect | D.source |
A.donates | B.offers | C.provides | D.adds |
A.times | B.careers | C.houses | D.cases |
A.When | B.That | C.Which | D.What |
A.consciously | B.rarely | C.passively | D.surprisingly |
A.staring | B.measuring | C.eyeing | D.changing |
A.school | B.dream | C.thought | D.society |
A.correct | B.bring | C.change | D.record |
A.accept | B.fail | C.try | D.promise |
A.perfect | B.natural | C.real | D.important |
A.across | B.through | C.beyond | D.by |
A.stays | B.puts | C.gets | D.lies |
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A.guarantee | B.respect | C.believe | D.realize |
A.devotion | B.assistance | C.trip | D.delivery |
A.met | B.gathered | C.dismissed | D.accepted |
A.grateful | B.regretful | C.hopeful | D.careful |
A.brought up | B.set up | C.taken away | D.taken in |
A.weekly | B.daily | C.monthly | D.yearly |
A.goal | B.signal | C.type | D.sum |
A.case | B.section | C.edition | D.gift |
A.strategies | B.sites | C.systems | D.totals |
A.ripe | B.abrupt | C.merry | D.passive |
A.actually | B.gradually | C.hardly | D.fluently |
A.disappointed | B.hit | C.beat | D.stressed |
A.consider | B.argue | C.connect | D.balance |
A.command | B.request | C.insist | D.suggest |
A.fortunate | B.content | C.ordinary | D.particular |
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A.comfort | B.capacity | C.demand | D.happiness |
A.in contrast | B.in terms of | C.regardless of | D.in return for |
A.struggled | B.insisted | C.failed | D.succeeded |
A.consistent | B.powerful | C.desperate | D.susceptible |
A.responsible | B.ready | C.suitable | D.intended |
A.promise | B.decision | C.clue | D.goal |
A.evaluate | B.follow | C.change | D.employ |
A.experiencing | B.comparing | C.accepting | D.confirming |
A.superficially | B.potentially | C.equally | D.slightly |
A.wisdom | B.habits | C.memories | D.times |
A.complete | B.withdraw | C.reject | D.require |
A.quick | B.necessary | C.precise | D.superb |
A.motivation | B.possibility | C.capacity | D.reality |
A.happens | B.matters | C.exists | D.helps |
A.appreciate | B.create | C.recognize | D.gain |
A.thoughts | B.dreams | C.chances | D.efforts |
A.admitting | B.believing | C.analyzing | D.expecting |
A.certainly | B.eventually | C.always | D.even |
A.inspire | B.remind | C.guide | D.ban |
A.self-content | B.self-confident | C.independent | D.modest |
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1.A.rushed | B.sent | C.introduced | D.carried |
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A.later | B.sooner | C.longer | D.earlier |
A.dragged | B.shook | C.bent | D.raised |
A.right | B.wrong | C.perfect | D.impolite |
A.so | B.but | C.and | D.or |
A.gap | B.agreement | C.friendship | D.relationship |
A.expectation | B.opinion | C.image | D.mind |
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A.meaningful | B.successful | C.helpful | D.useful |
A.treated | B.entertained | C.respected | D.educated |
A.typewriter | B.radio | C.bicycle | D.camera |
A.considered | B.appreciated | C.ignored | D.doubted |
A.request | B.belief | C.optimism | D.description |
A.teaching | B.studying | C.writing | D.reading |
A.next | B.same | C.real | D.only |
A.cleverest | B.strongest | C.wealthiest | D.healthiest |
A.confidence | B.enthusiasm | C.sympathy | D.fortune |
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A.win | B.reach | C.match | D.count |