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        When I was young I wanted to be a model,so when a national contest was staged,I convinced my parents to have a try.I was selected and told that I was talented and that for only $900 I could attend a weekend event which dozens of the most famous modeling agencies from around the world would attend.At 13,my hopes of fame and fortune clouded all judgment and I begged my parents to let me go.We have never been rich,but they saw my enthusiasm and agreed.

        I imagined being signed by some famous model companies.For months,any boredom or disappointment I faced was pushed aside because I knew I would soon have the chance to be a real model.I thought I would grace the covers of famous magazines!

        Of course,I wasn't signed,but what hurt the most was being told that if I grew to about 1.75metres I could be a success.I prayed for a growth spurt(冲刺)because I could not imagine giving up my dream.I made an appointment with a local modeling agency and the agent demanded $500 for classes,$500 for a photo shoot,and $300 for other expenses.My parents only agreed after hours and hours of my begging.

        The agency sent me out on a few auditions,but with every clay I didn't receive a call,I grew more depressed.The final straw came in July after I had decided to focus on commercial modeling.There was an open call in New York City.We spent hours driving and another few hours waiting,only to be told that I was too short.I was depressed.

        Years later,I realized that the trip to New York was good as it made me notice I didn't actually love modeling, just the idea of it.I wanted to be special and I was innocently determined to reach an impossible goal.The experience has made me stronger and that will help me in the future.

    1. (1) What was the author's attitude toward her dream as a model at a young age?
      A . Enthusiastic. B . Doubtful. C . Indecisive. D . Uncertain.
    2. (2) What does the underlined word "auditions" in the fourth paragraph most probably mean?
      A . Audiences. B . Competitions. C . Tryout. D . Courses.
    3. (3) Why did the author give up her dream to become a model?
      A . She came to know she shouldn't have been to New York. B . The local modeling agencies always turned her down. C . She realized that modeling was impossible for her. D . Her parents were still strongly against it.
    4. (4) What does the author think of her struggling to be a model?
      A . Experience helps one grow. B . It's hard to achieve one's dream. C . Judge everything on your own. D . Practice makes perfect.

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