Question

众所周知，影响一个人成长的因素多种多样，比如：家庭、学校、社会、朋友、书籍、名人等。请你从中选择一个或两个对你的成长影响最大的因素，按以下要求写一篇英语短文：
注意：  1．选择其中一个或两个因素并陈述你的看法和理由。
2．词数在120左右。

Answer 1

One possible version:  
As is known to us all, the process of growing up is complex for every person, for there are many influential factors in the growth of a person. As for me, what has affected me most are family and friends, the two equally important factors.
After one is born, the first surroundings is the family in which he will grow up. Family plays a significant role in shaping children’s characters because it’s children’s most direct source of knowledge and experiences. Those who are brought up in good families tend to possess many pleasant characters and vice versa.
On the other hand, friends in some ways influence him more rapidly than families do. Friends have many different opinions and personalities. Discussing with them builds up his own personality. Frankly speaking, I get lots of valuable things from my friends.
Family offers me warmth and care. Friends give me strength and horizons. Therefore, both of them are most influential in my growth.

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