I lived in a small but expensive apartment (昂贵的公寓). To buy it, my father 1. a lot of money from others. We moved there because the schools around were good, but I didn't think it was the right place for us.One day, I went shopping with Mum. I watched people there as we walked. I found Mum was 2. . Only she wore inexpensive clothes and old shoes. I didn't want to stay with her although 3. around knew me. I felt uneasy being by her side."Anna, this will look good on you. Do you want it?" Mum asked. She smiled at me, 4. a sweater. The sweater was expensive, but I answered "Yes" without 5. twice. But when I took a close look at her, I felt sorry. How old she looked! I 6. the heavy lines around her eyes and mouth. Her eyes were tired and her hair was gray. She was always happy to give me something nice but spent little money on 7. . My words died in my throat (喉咙). Suddenly, I realized I was 8. to be her daughter. "No, Mum, thanks. I think it is too expensive for me," I answered 9. .

六、补全短文。Sometimes you are busy with your homework, so there's not enough time for chores. The following ways may help you balance your homework and chores.Make a list of your daily activities. 1. ______ For example, clean the room between 8:30 and 9:00, and then do your homework between 9:30 and 10:00. In this way, you can have a good understanding of how to spend your time well that day.Study always comes first. Some things are not so important, so you should get them out of the way first. 2. ______Use your free time to finish the homework early. 3. ______ The more you do during that time, the less you have at home. 4. ______ When you're doing something, try to be focused. Answering a text message or watching 15 minutes of your favourite show will stop you from doing things well and quickly.Don't put off your work. Sometimes you don't want to do housework, so you leave it until the last minute. In fact, some chores like cleaning your room and washing dishes add up over time. 5. ______A. Do one thing at a time.B. You can ask for fewer chores.C. Make full use of your free time at school.D. They will take you a longer time if you wait.E. Write down the things you need to finish when you get up.F. Do your homework before doing chores and other favourite things.