Though new term had begun for weeks, the new girl Molly still remained ___1___ around her classmates. Now she was sitting at the picnic table alone. She seemed unsure of what to do or say, yet I could see her eyes longing for ___2___.
Brianna, the class clown, was standing near the playground making the other students laugh, as usual. “Brianna, Molly looks awfully ___3___. Would you invite her to join us?” I said.
Brianna sighed. I could tell that she was ___4___ to do what I was asking of her, but I also knew she was so sweet and kind. I had specifically ___5___ her for this task. She looked at her friends, then at Molly.
Knowing this choice was ___6___ her, I reached into my pocket and pulled out a D-buck, our class currency(货币). I needed to ___7___ her cooperation.
“Here, I’ll ___8___ you for your time.”
She offered an insincere smile, grasped the green paper, and headed off.
I watched closely as the girls talked. When they finally walked back together, I sighed with ___9___.
A minute later, Brianna came back and handed me the D-buck.
“I shouldn’t keep this.” Her eyes fell to her feet, _____10_____ radiating from her quiet voice. “I don’t want Molly to think I only went to get her so I could earn a D-buck. She’s my friend.”
Then Brianna skipped back to amuse her classmates again, and who laughed for the first time that week? Molly.
1. A. satisfied B. surprised C. awkward D. ashamed
2. A. trust B. acceptance C. understanding D. respect
3. A. angry B. puzzled C. serious D. lonely
4. A. unwilling B. eager C. determined D. disappointed
5. A. studied B. selected C. supported D. examined
6. A. comforting B. warming C. paining D. protecting
7. A. consider B. permit C. check D. ensure
8. A. help B. pay C. prepare D. forgive
9. A. relief B. concern C. sorrow D. regret
10. A. excitement B. courage C. guilt D. impatience
