As a teenager, I felt I was always letting people down. I was rebellious(叛逆)on the outside,
on the inside I wanted people to
.
Once I left home to hitchhike(搭便车)to California with my friend Penelope. The trip wasn’t
, and there were many times I didn’t feel safe. One situation in particular
me grateful to still be alive. When I returned home, I was different—not so outwardly sure of myself.
I was happy to be home. But then I noticed that Penelope, who was
with us, was wearing my clothes. And my
seemed to like her better than me. I wondered if I would be
if I weren’t there. I told my mom, and she explained that
Penelope was a lovely girl, no one could
me. I pointed out, “She is more patient and is neater than I have ever been.” My mom said these were wonderful
, but I was the only person who could fill my
. She made me realize that even with my
, —and they were many—I was a loved member of the family who couldn’t be replaced.
I became a searcher,
who I was and what made me unique. My
of myself was changing. I wanted a solid base to start from. I started to resist pressure to
in ways that I didn’t like any more, and I
who I really was. I came to feel much more
that no one can ever take my place.
Each of us
a unique place in the world. You are special, no matter what others say or what you may think. So
about being replaced. You
be.
小题2: | A.leave | B.replace | C.receive | D.like |
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小题4: | A.made | B.kept | C.left | D.forced |
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小题5: | A.playing | B.eating | C.staying | D.travelling |
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小题6: | A.family | B.friends | C.relatives | D.neighbors |
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小题7: | A.loved | B.mentioned | C.cared | D.missed |
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小题8: | A.since | B.as | C.while | D.unless |
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小题9: | A.scold | B.compare | C.replace | D.match |
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小题10: | A.qualities | B.girls | C.people | D.times |
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小题11: | A.character | B.role | C.task | D.form |
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小题12: | A.faults | B.advantages | C.manners | D.pities |
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小题13: | A.looking at | B.looking back | C.seeking out | D.giving up |
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小题14: | A.picture | B.view | C.sense | D.advice |
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小题15: | A.think | B.learn | C.change | D.act |
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小题16: | A.hated | B.celebrated | C.wished | D.expected |
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小题17: | A.sure | B.doubtful | C.happy | D.lonely |
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小题18: | A.takes | B.catches | C.seizes | D.holds |
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小题19: | A.talk | B.forget | C.care | D.argue |
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小题20: | A.mustn’t | B.shouldn’t | C.can’t | D.needn’t |
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