When I was young I wanted to be a model, so I convinced my parents to take me for an audition (试演).I was 51 by the judges and told I had potential.They said that for only $900 I could 52 a weekend event that dozens of the most well-known 53 agencies would attend.At 13, my 54 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 55 and agreed.
I 56 being signed by some famous model companies.For months, any boredom or 57 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 58 of famous magazines!
Of course, I wasn't signed, but what 59 most was being told that if I grew to 1.75 meters I could be a 60 .I prayed for a growth spurt (冲刺) 61 _ I could not imagine giving up my dream.I made a(n) 62 with a local modeling agency and the agent demanded $500 for classes, and $300 for other expenses.My parents only agreed after hours and hours of my 63 .
The agency sent me out on a few auditions, but with every day I didn't receive a call, I grew more 64 .The final straw came in September after I had decided to 65 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 66__ .I was extremely upset.
Years later, I 67 that the trip to New York was good as it made me notice I didn't 68 love modeling, just the idea of it.I wanted to be 69 and I was naively (天真地) determined to reach an 70 goal.The experience has made me stronger and that will help me later in my life.
51.A.selected B.invited C.ignored D.refused
52.A.witness B.celebrate C.record D.attend
53.A.acting B.travel C.modeling D.advertising
54.A.senses B.hopes C.attitudes D.doubts
55.A.fortune B.training C.preparation D.enthusiasm
56.A.considered B.imagined C.appreciated D.admitted
57.A.disappointment B.embarrassment C.excitement D.amusement
58.A.articles B.sales C.covers D.editions
59.A.motivated B.hurt C.comforted D.satisfied
60.A.giant B.beauty C.dresser D.success
61.A.because B.though C.unless D.before
62.A.wish B.appointment C.comment D.promise
63.A.complaining B.questioning C.begging D.advising
64.A.depressed B.annoyed C.patient D.curious
65.A.take in B.show off C.put away D.focus on
66.A.suitable B.worried C.short D.pretty
67.A.realized B.doubted C.confirmed D.declared
68.A.gradually B.eventually C.extremely D.actually
69.A.realistic B.generous C.special D.considerate
70.A.impossible B.immediate C.achievable D.ideal